Antoinette Ballard
Detroit,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, offering background in critical care, med-surg and telemetry. Known for providing personalized patient care; skilled at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance quality of life for diverse populations. Significant impact made by implementing proactive health management measures in prior roles.With great leadership experience with retention, budget and productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Registered Nurse
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital - Madison Heights Campus
Madison Heights, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Tele, Med-Surg
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Intensive Care Unit - Nurse Manager
Bronson Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI
05.2024 - 07.2024
- MSICU, Neuro ICU, Critical Care
- Provided leadership role in organizing ICU unit operations including staffing assignments and scheduling shifts.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
- Contributed to the development and revision of ICU policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.
Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Registered Nurse
Bucyrus Community Hospital
Bucyrus, OH
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Tele, Med-Surg
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital
Marion, OH
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Tele, Med-Surg
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Cardiac Care Unit - Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Health System
Lima, OH
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Cardiac
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Progressive Care Unit - Registered Nurse
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Med-Surg/Tele, Tele, Step Down, Med-Surg
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Progressive Care Unit - Registered Nurse
ProMedica Flower Hospital
Sylvania, OH
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Tele, Step Down
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Cardiac Transitional Care Unit - Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
Maumee, OH
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Tele, Step Down, CVICU
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Direct Observation Unit - Nurse Manager
DMC - Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit, MI
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Tele, Step Down, Med-Surg
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on patient needs.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
Short Stay Unit - Clinical Coordinator
DMC - Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit, MI
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Tele, Step Down, Med-Surg
- Performed regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in the recruitment process for new employees by conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.
- Provided guidance and support to team members regarding clinical best practices.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety, and service-related issues.
- Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing, and correcting staff performance.
Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit - Registered Nurse
DMC - Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit, MI
10.2015 - 12.2018
- MSICU, Critical Care
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Renal Unit - Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
08.2010 - 10.2015
- Dialysis
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
BSN -
Eastern Michigan University
Detroit, MI12-2013
ADN -
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI06.2010
AS -
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI06.2005
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Diabetes management
- Patient Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Care Plan Development
- Cardiac Care
- Epic use
- Cerner use
- Meditech use
Certification
- Ohio
- Michigan
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit - Nurse Manager
Bronson Battle Creek
05.2024 - 07.2024
Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Registered Nurse
Bucyrus Community Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
Cardiac Care Unit - Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Health System
07.2023 - 10.2023
Progressive Care Unit - Registered Nurse
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
Progressive Care Unit - Registered Nurse
ProMedica Flower Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022
Cardiac Transitional Care Unit - Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Registered Nurse
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital - Madison Heights Campus
10.2021 - Current
Direct Observation Unit - Nurse Manager
DMC - Detroit Receiving Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
Short Stay Unit - Clinical Coordinator
DMC - Detroit Receiving Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2020
Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit - Registered Nurse
DMC - Detroit Receiving Hospital
10.2015 - 12.2018
Renal Unit - Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2010 - 10.2015
BSN -
Eastern Michigan University
ADN -
Henry Ford College
AS -
Wayne County Community College District
- Ohio
- Michigan
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