Antoinette Ballard
1053 N Cannon Creek,OH
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Detroit Receiving Hospital, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate care. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and critical thinking. Skilled in BLS, ACLS, NIHH and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement in high-pressure environments.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Travel nurse positions at multiple healthcare systems and department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Detroit Receiving Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for two 40 bed acute care units , ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Detroit Receiving Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Promoted a culture of safety by identifying potential risks, implementing preventive measures, and conducting staff training sessions.
- Prioritized urgent/emergency situations appropriately while also balancing routine care needs of patients.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to continuously enhance patient care standards and overall performance metrics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and address complex medical issues.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and best practices.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Detroit Receiving Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Improved patient outcomes through consistent monitoring of vital signs, adjusting medications as needed, and promptly addressing any concerns or complications.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care by utilizing advanced techniques in wound care, IV therapy, and medication administration.
- Applied critical thinking skills to anticipate potential problems and proactively address them before they escalate into more serious complications or delays in patient recovery.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Expedited decision-making processes through effectively presenting complex clinical data during daily multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and social workers.
Education
Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2013
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Ethical practice
- EMR / EHR
- Time management
- Clinical judgment
Certification
Licensed:
- Michigan- Registered Nurse 4704279196
exp. 07/19/2027
- Ohio- Registered Nurse 504945
exp. 10/31/2025
Certification:
- BLS - Basic Life support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Detroit Receiving Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
Clinical Coordinator RN
Detroit Receiving Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2020
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Detroit Receiving Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2018
Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
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