ALLYSA BALLENGER
Bucyrus
Summary
Dynamic RN Case Manager with extensive experience excelling in care plan management and patient advocacy. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in medication reconciliation and health education, fostering a supportive environment for patients and families. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through innovative program development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN CASE MANAGER
Capital City Hospice
Marion
06.2024 - Current
- Managing, creating, and updating care plans; collaborating with CNP's, PCP's and Medical Director along with other disciplines to provide the best care for patients.
- Working closely with facilities and families while delegating to LPN's and STNA's providing care.
- Medication reconciliation, wound care and management, placing orders, aide care plans, arranging social work and chaplain visits.
- Providing education to patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment plans, and medications.
- Hands on assessment of patients and reporting to CNP about patient condition and need for change in level of care.
- Thorough, timely, and accurate documentation.
SCHOOL NURSE
Ridgedale Local Schools
Morral
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Providing direct medical care, physical assessments, continually monitoring; Medication administration via oral, sublingual, topical;
- Monitoring and managing chronic conditions as well as acute injuries.
- Thorough medical education to students and their families.
- Create health and wellness programs for students and staff.
- Collecting data; data entry for state reporting; working with local health department regarding epidemiology and outbreaks.
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT & MEDICAL SURGICAL FLOOR
Avita Galion Community Hospital
Galion
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Providing direct patient care, physical assessments, continually monitoring; Medication administration via oral, intravenous, sublingual, topical;
- Monitoring and managing ventilators/balloon pump/heart catheterization patients and equipment.
- Thorough patient education; Telemetry reading and monitoring.
DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
Fresenius Kidney Care
Marion
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Providing direct patient care; initiating and terminating treatments; maintaining sterile and aseptic environments;
- Opening and closing clinic; assessing patient condition continuously throughout treatments;
- Working collaboratively with others.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio01-2024
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSING TECHNOLOGY
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH01-2020
CRIMINOLOGY CERTIFICATE -
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH01-2017
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Ridgedale High School
Morral, OH01-2014
Skills
- Collaborative healthcare
- Analytical reasoning
- Patient advocacy
- Team-oriented communication
- Health education
- Operational help
- Pharmaceutical administration
- Time prioritization
- Care plan management
- Medication reconciliation
- Health program development
- Leadership skills
- Utilization review
- Home healthcare
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Chronic condition management
- Data analysis for reporting
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Care coordination
- Healthcare regulations
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Case evaluation
- Clinical assessment
- Diabetes management
- Multitasking capacity
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing, 06/01/20- Present
- BLS, American Heart Association, 03/01/14- Present
- Criminology Certification, MTC, 05/01/17
References
- Jill Crawford, CMPE, MHA, Executive Operations Director, 740-751-3073
- Jamey Poulton, RN, Patient Care Manager, JameyPoul@gmail.com, 740-258-4951
- Bryan Bodjanac, RN, Registered Nurse, 419-612-3787
Recognition And Volunteer Work
- Recognized for RN appreciation through Avita Galion, 05/01/21
- Elected Treasurer of 2020 Nursing Class at Marion Technical College, 08/01/18 - 05/31/20
Timeline
RN CASE MANAGER
Capital City Hospice
06.2024 - Current
SCHOOL NURSE
Ridgedale Local Schools
08.2021 - 06.2024
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT & MEDICAL SURGICAL FLOOR
Avita Galion Community Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2017 - 02.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Ohio University
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSING TECHNOLOGY
Marion Technical College
CRIMINOLOGY CERTIFICATE -
Marion Technical College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Ridgedale High School