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KRISTIN ROERS, MS, RN, CPPS <br /> <br />Fargo, ND 58104 kristin.roers@sanfordhealth.org <br /> <br />EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE <br /> SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER <br />Nursing & Clinical Services Fargo, ND <br />Nursing & Clinical Services Consultant June 2022-present <br />  Manage processes related to Student Experience, College and University Relations, and K12 Pipeline <br />development. <br /> Served as operational lead for Internationally Educated Nurse recruitment and onboarding program, <br />bringing 400 nurses to Sanford Fargo over 3 years. <br /> 3South Medical Surgical Unit Fargo, ND <br />Interim Nurse Manager January 2022-June 2022 <br />  Provide operational and clinical oversight to nursing staff to ensure quality care for patients. <br /> Maintained the highest expectations for regulatory and professional standards on a 32-bed Medical <br />Surgical unit. <br /> Office of Nursing Practice Fargo, ND <br />Nursing Practice Specialist June 2011-January 2022 <br />  Equipment Project Management: Oversaw roll out of BD Alaris Smart IV Pumps across three hospital <br />campuses, LifePak Defibrillators across Fargo Market. Managed other technology, equipment, and supply <br />projects. Responsible for design, implementation, and training for Rauland Call System, including <br />integration with smartphone devices, RTLS, and Philips CareEvent. <br /> Policy Management: Managed patient care policies, participated in enterprise policy development, <br />educated Fargo Market policy owners on policy software, co-chair Nursing Policy & Procedure <br /> Worked collaboratively with counterparts for standardization efforts of Value Analysis projects, CLABSI and <br />Fall Prevention, Safe Patient Handling, and co-chaired Enterprise Epic Standardization committee. <br />Coordinated Annual Nursing Recognition Banquet, DAISY Award, Monthly awards. <br /> <br />NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY <br />School of Nursing Fargo, ND <br />Course Facilitator January 2014-June 2014 <br /> <br />Facilitated ‘Nursing Management’ course for LPN-to-BSN nursing students. Utilized online learning tools to <br />increase student understanding and development. <br /> <br />UNIVERSITY OF MARY <br />School of Nursing Fargo, ND <br />Course Facilitator May 2012-August 2013 <br /> Facilitated ‘Evidence Based Practice & Strategic Leadership in Healthcare’ course for graduate level nursing <br />students. Utilized story-telling and discussion questions to enhance adult learning. <br /> <br />PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL <br />Medical/Surgical & Critical Care Float Pool Saint Louis Park, MN <br />Associate Nurse Manager May 2007-May 2011 <br />  Served as direct supervisor for 70+ Med/Surg staff nurses, included performance appraisals, performance <br />management, and training to ensure the highest level of care to patients. <br /> Transformed departmental reporting by automating allocation, absenteeism, and other monthly reports for <br />greater accuracy and efficiency. Utilized Lean methodology and tools for process improvement projects. <br /> Project Manager to create an Observation Unit. Opened and managed 12-bed Observation Unit. Led <br />Inpatient Falls Reduction Initiative. Fall Reduction of over 15% from 2008-2009 and 38% from 2009-2010. <br /> Advanced Care Oncology Saint Louis Park, MN <br />Registered Nurse January 2006-May 2007 <br /> Performed duties as staff nurse on a 10-bed step-down unit for Oncology & Surgical patients. Developed and <br />implemented plan of care utilizing outcome-based approach and age-appropriate principles. Provided safe and <br />ethical care based on assessment. <br />