CRYSTAL RUTSCHMANN
Roseville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience delivering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Expertise in fostering collaborative environments while mentoring and training nursing staff, ensuring the highest standards of patient service and care. A strong commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork drives success in diverse healthcare settings. Recognized for a service-oriented approach prioritizing the well-being of all patient populations, consistently contributing to improved health experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dignity Health - Transfer Center
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Manage calls: Handle incoming transfer requests using established algorithms and guidelines.
- Triage clinical data: Collect and assess patient medical information to determine required levels of care.
- Match facilities: Select appropriate destination facilities based on diagnosis and procedural needs.
- Connect providers: Facilitate communication between sending and receiving physicians.
- Assign resources: Coordinate with transport vendors (ground or air) and internal bed placement teams.
- Streamline operations: Communicate with hospital administration, nursing leads, and medical staff to expedite room assignments.
- Use software: Document and track data accurately across platforms like Epic, Cerner, TeleTracking, or Midas.
RN BMT/Oncology Charge NurseMed/Surg/Tele
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
06.2012 - 06.2025
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create tailored treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently within electronic medical record system.
- Managed a 36 bed unit and mentored junior nurses and nursing students, fostering professional development and clinical skills enhancement.
- Coached patients on suitable self-care strategies at home following discharge from hospital.
- Maintained rigorous compliance with professional standards while ensuring adherence to health care regulations at both state and federal levels
- Exhibited expertise in current nursing practices by participating in continuing education classes and seminars.
- Leveraged critical thinking abilities to assess clinical scenarios efficiently and correctly.
- Provided compassionate support and reassurance to families facing hardships.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Emotional Intelligence
- Team Coordination
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to critically ill patients in a 36 bed unit.
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork, interviewing potential candidates and preparing new hire skill check off lists.
Certification
- Associates of Science in Nursing
- BMT certificate
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
- CPR (AHA)
Timeline
Dignity Health - Transfer Center
09.2025 - 11.2025
RN BMT/Oncology Charge NurseMed/Surg/Tele
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
06.2012 - 06.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sacramento City College
Activities and Honors
Sutter Health Clinical Nurse IV (expert)
Career Highlights
- Precepted RN new hires.
- Given the opportunity to be on interview panels for new hires and management.
- Part of the board of members tasked with establishing sepsis protocols and the screening process.