Kristal LedBetter, NP 

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Credentials
 

Professional Summary

Newly graduated Nurse Practitioner with 21 years of experience as a registered nurse offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, technical abilities, and charge nurse experience. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Committed to providing high-quality patient care with a compassionate and friendly attitude.

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Skills

• Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration

• Accurate Documentation

• Patient Care Assessment

• Patient Care Oversight

• Patient Safety

• Direct Supervision

• Active Listening Skills

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Education

OHIO UNIVERSITY Athens, OH 12/2022 Master of Science: Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner

OHIO UNIVERSITY Athens, OH 05/2020 Bachelor of Science: Nursing

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dayton, OH 12/2002 Associate of Science: Nursing

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Work History 

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse. Dayton, OH  
KETTERING HEALTH, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | 09/2016 – 04/2023

• Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly

• Provided quality patient care

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans

• Documented information in patient's electronic medical records, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

• Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust

• Charge nurse to nurses and OB techs in 14+ bed hospitals by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards

• Supervised and managed daily staffing, tasking, and administration

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety

• Work in the Special Care Nursery as needed caring for withdrawing newborns and premature babies
   

Registered Nurse, Dayton OH
POSTPARTUM UNIT, PREMIER HEALTH PARTNERS | 04/2016 - 09/2016

• Responsible for direct patient care

• Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery

• Developed and maintained a caring and safe environment for the patients

• Worked with the health care team for the provision of development of appropriate care to patients and their families

• Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations

• Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care, and breastfeeding
   

Phone Triage Nurse, San Diego, CA
NURSEFINDERS, KAISER PERMANENTE PRIMARY CARE | 08/2015 - 10/2015

• Assessed and triaged patients via telephone and in person, utilizing questioning and listening skills

• Utilized nursing judgment and followed nursing protocols to implement/direct appropriate care for patients

• Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care

• Performed job functions independently

• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills

• Problem-solving capabilities

• Inserted IV catheters and administered IV fluids and/or medications

• Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from a provider and consulting directly with the provider as needed

 

Phone Triage Nurse, San Diego, CA
NURSEFINDERS, KP ONCALL | 12/2014 - 03/2015

• Assessed and triaged patients via telephone, utilizing questioning and listening skills

• Utilized nursing judgment and followed nursing protocols to implement/direct appropriate care for patients

• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenues for care

• Performed job functions independently

• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills

• Problem-solving capabilities  
   

Registered Nurse, Davenport, IA
THE GROUP, OBSTETRICS, AND GYNECOLOGY SPECIALISTS PC | 09/2012 - 07/2013

• Prepared patients for examination and procedures

• Recorded initial patient history and noted vital signs

• Administered injections and medications as ordered by providers

• Provided education/instructions to patients and families
   

Registered Nurse, Bettendorf, IA
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - TRINITY | 06/2011 - 08/2012

• Admitted patients to the unit to achieve optimal outcomes

• Responsible for direct patient care

• Worked with health care team: Physicians, PT, OT, and Case Management

• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids

• Oriented patients to the unit to achieve optimal outcomes

• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient

• Delivered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitoring for reactions

• Comforted and reassured patients and family members, answered questions, and conveyed important care information

• Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature, and tracked other indicators of stability or complications

• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients
   

Registered Nurse, North Platte, NE
WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT | 10/2009 - 10/2010

• Administered childhood, adult, and travel vaccines

• Phlebotomy

• Performed screenings and/or physicals for care providers

• Administered and read Tuberculosis Skin Tests

• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
   

Registered Nurse. Dayton, OH
MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL | 10/2002 - 07/2008

• Responsible for direct patient care

• Developed and maintained a caring and safe environment for the patients

• Worked with the health care team for the provision of development of appropriate care to patients and their families

• Provided education and demonstration regarding baby's care and precautions
   

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