Daria Ballard
DeSoto,United States
Summary
I am currently in nursing school to obtain my LVN certification. I am dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
BrightStar Care
Richardson, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, grooming, and mobility to enhance quality of life.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare providers to meet individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Millbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Lancaster, TX
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
PCT
Select Specialty Hospital
Desoto, TX
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans, fostering effective communication and shared responsibility.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Promoted a positive environment through active listening and empathy, contributing to a supportive atmosphere for patients and staff alike.
- Executed daily patient monitoring and vital signs assessments, leading to timely interventions and a marked improvement in patient recovery rates.
- Streamlined patient documentation processes using digital tools, enhancing data accuracy and significantly reducing administrative time.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to engage patients, providing emotional support and contributing to a compassionate care environment.
Certified Nurse Aide
Windsor Gardens Rehabilitation Center
Lancaster, TX
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity, leading to noticeable improvements in patient morale.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, ensuring timely interventions and maintaining patient safety through proactive care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and performed routine hygiene tasks, ensuring compliance with health standards and enhancing care quality.
- Executed meticulous documentation of patient progress, ensuring compliance with health regulations and facilitating smooth transitions in care.
- Evaluated patient needs through thorough assessments, implementing tailored interventions that led to marked gains in health outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Remarkable Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Dallas, TX
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in daily living activities for residents, contributing to substantial improvements in their overall quality of life.
- Worked closely with nursing staff to implement care plans, ensuring timely interventions and promoting patient safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and monitored vital signs, supporting effective healthcare delivery and compliance with protocols.
- Reported changes in patient conditions promptly, facilitating timely medical responses and improving health outcomes.
Receptionist Clerk
Remarkable Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Dallas, TX
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness while respecting the patient's personal space.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, ensuring a positive stay experience.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, minimizing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels for daily operations.
- Developed strong communication skills through active listening and effective verbal interactions with patients and colleagues.
- Supported patient mobility by utilizing appropriate assistive devices such as lifts or gait belts during transfers or ambulation exercises.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in fast-paced environments and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Home Health Hospice Aide
Hunter Medical Services
Ruston, LA
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting patient with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Administered medication as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of dosages and patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA11.2021
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, TX05.2018
LVN License - Nursing
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie04.2027
Skills
- Front Desk Operations
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Charting
- Information Updates
- Reporting
- Caregiver Relations
- ADL Support
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Patient Safety
- Vital Signs
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
BrightStar Care
10.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Millbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation
09.2024 - 02.2025
PCT
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Nurse Aide
Windsor Gardens Rehabilitation Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Remarkable Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
Receptionist Clerk
Remarkable Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
Home Health Hospice Aide
Hunter Medical Services
06.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Psychology
Louisiana Tech University
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
LVN License - Nursing
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie