Ruth Kitzmiller
Creative Health Care Management, United States
Biography
With over 30 years of progressive leadership experience in a large health system, Ruth has served in key roles including Risk Manager, Director of Surgical Services, Clinical Project Director, and Magnet® Program Director. A recognized thought leader in nursing and healthcare leadership, Ruth has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and is a chapter author in two recently released books. She brings deep expertise in building high-performing healthcare cultures grounded in clinical excellence, interprofessional collaboration, and professional well-being. Ruth is currently a consultant at Creative Health Care Management and partners with organizations to drive sustainable improvement, helping leaders and teams achieve national recognition, deliver consistent outcomes, and foster an engaged, resilient workforce.
Research Interest
Nursing practice changes advance rapidly and can be difficult for heal care professionals to navigate. As best practices, technology, regulatory requirements, and performance benchmarks continue to progress, nurses must adjust while continuing to provide excellent patient care. One key strategy for guiding these changes is through the use of share decision-making. This presentation will provide nurse leaders with strategies to successfully guide their teams through practice changes using shared decision-making.