Kristen Grove
Unit Manager
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I am looking to use my education and experience in nursing to obtain a position as an employee in an established facility where ambition, motivation, and passionate care is encouraged and rewarded. Through years of service I have obtained numerous skills that display my advocacy for patient care. I have always been more than willing to take on new projects and learn how to incorporate the tasks all the while not sacrificing patient care Skills Patient Care Protocols Acute Patient Care Emergency Department Experience Scheduling of Nursing Staff Patient Assessments Wound Care Catheterization Case Management Excellent Communication Skills Computer Proficiency Staff Reviews Staff Management
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Work Experience
Assistant Director of Nursing/ Interim Director Of Nursing Blue Ash Care Center
September 2014- February 2015
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Effectively managed clinical oversight for 44-bed unit. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift Responsible for tracking all wounds in the building Unit Manager
Oak Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation - Cincinnati, OH December 2012 to January 2014
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Effectively managed clinical oversight for 44-bed unit. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Western Hills - Cincinnati, OH
December 2008 to December 2012
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Followed infection control procedures.
Patient Care Assistant
Mercy Hospital Western Hills - Cincinnati, OH
September 2006 to December 2012
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH 2009
Associate's of Science in Science Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
2007
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Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Successfully directs staff meetings
High level of autonomy
Patient/family focused
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Patient evaluation/intervention
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Thorough physical assessments