Dustin Ballard
Defuniak Springs,FL
Summary
I've spent most of my 24yr ER career (18 as a traveler), orienting techs, LPN's, RN's and phlebotomists. I love teaching. My goal is to finish my BSN then NP. I've spent 26ys bedside and now I'm ready to move into a more fulltime mentoring/teaching role. Efficient in ER tech teaching role. Proficient in teaching sterile set up, all orthoglass splinting, correct anatomical placement for 12 lead EKG, proper charting for techs. Able to quickly assess patients and recognize potential deterioration before problems arise. I'm a problem solver. Through-put issues. Able to streamline processes. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. to advance patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
SJMC
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Registered Nurse
Anaheim Global Medical Center Emergency Room
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Emergency Room
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Enloe Valley Medical Center Emergency Room
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Orange County Global Medical Center Emergency Room
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Chino Valley Medical Center Emergency Room
06.2021 - 09.2021
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health and Rideout Emergency Room
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Novato Community Hospital Emergency Room
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital Emergency Room
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center Emergency Room
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Emergency Room
06.2018 - 09.2018
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Emergency Room
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- 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.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Long Beach Medical Center Emergency Room
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center Emergency
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Bay Medical Sacred Heart (Staff RN)
01.1998 - 01.2015
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Summit Campus
08.2009 - 02.2010
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL01.2003
EMT National Certificate - EMT
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City08.2000
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency Care
- Performing EKGs
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
References
- Erik Vennes, Supervisor, Anaheim Global Medical Center, 714-533-6220
- Carlos Santos, Charge Nurse, Anaheim Global Medical Center, 714-533-6220
- Nathan Woolsey, Charge Nurse, Anaheim Global Medical Center, 714-533-6220
- Paula Sanchez, House Supervisor, Bay Medical Sacred Heart, 951-663-8580
- Tina, Manager, Bay Medical Sacred Heart, 909-644-5816
- Tim Fish, CN, Bay Medical Sacred Heart, 562-547-9392
- Phillip Castro, CN, Bay Medical Sacred Heart, 760-646-3031
- Liz Brown, 559-217-2873
Timeline
RN
SJMC
06.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Anaheim Global Medical Center Emergency Room
08.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Emergency Room
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Enloe Valley Medical Center Emergency Room
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Orange County Global Medical Center Emergency Room
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Chino Valley Medical Center Emergency Room
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health and Rideout Emergency Room
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room
05.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Novato Community Hospital Emergency Room
12.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital Emergency Room
12.2018 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center Emergency Room
09.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Emergency Room
06.2018 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Emergency Room
03.2018 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Long Beach Medical Center Emergency Room
12.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center Emergency
07.2017 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Summit Campus
08.2009 - 02.2010
Registered Nurse
Bay Medical Sacred Heart (Staff RN)
01.1998 - 01.2015
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
EMT National Certificate - EMT
Gulf Coast State College
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