Cynthia Ballard RN

• Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
• Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
• Attended meetings and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
• Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
• Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
• Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Submitted daily class roster to accurately maintain attendance records.
• Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
• Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
• Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
• Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
• Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
• Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
• Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
• Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.

Filed initial application for Social Security Disability. Maintained records for ongoing SS requests. Followed progress until awarded benefits. Current client in Texas.

Registered Nurse (RN)

St Joseph's-Baptist Hospital - Plant City,

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.