Betsy Ballard
Fort Collins
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies, excelling in perioperative care and patient education. Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and leadership skills, enhancing surgical efficiency and patient safety. Committed to fostering collaboration within healthcare teams while ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN On-Call Support-MCR Operating Room
UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies
04.2015 - Current
- Provides on-call support for critical procedural service areas.
- Adheres to patient safety goals, fall and skin precautions, restraint use, and medication administration policies.
- Educates patients and families.
- Completes patient assessment based on diagnosis and scheduled procedure; identifies discrepancies or conditions that would impact planned care. Documents care provided.
- Handles assignment changes. Identifies opportunities for practice improvements. Identifies additional supplies and equipment needed.
- Collaborates with surgeons to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Operating Room RN
UCHEALTH Medical Center of the Rockies
01.2009 - 03.2015
- Facilitated seamless transitions between phases of perioperative care through clear communication with other healthcare providers.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized operating room environment.
- Improved surgery efficiency with precise preparation and organization of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Applied strong attention-to-detail when performing instrument counts before and after surgeries, reducing potential risks associated with retained foreign objects.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to foster a collaborative work environment.
RN Floor Nurse
Poudre Valley Hospital
12.2006 - 01.2009
- Utilized EMR to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYBachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Omaha, NE08-2006
Skills
- Basic life support
- Evidence-based clinical reasoning
- Compassion and empathy
- Team leadership
Timeline
RN On-Call Support-MCR Operating Room
UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies
04.2015 - Current
Operating Room RN
UCHEALTH Medical Center of the Rockies
01.2009 - 03.2015
RN Floor Nurse
Poudre Valley Hospital
12.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
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