Heidi Ball

Charge nurse

Obtain vital signs

Medication administration

IV administration

Charting

Educating residents

Assisting with daily ADL’s

Admissions

Wound care

Trach care and tube feedings

• Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
• Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
• Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
• Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
• Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
• Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process.
• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
• Enhanced family understanding of the hospice process through clear communication and education.
• Assisted in training new hospice nurses, sharing expertise in end-of-life care best practices.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from acute hospital settings to home-based hospice care environments, promoting continuity of care.
• Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
• Supported grieving families through bereavement counseling services and educational resources on coping mechanisms.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through proactive symptom management and thorough discharge planning.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
• Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
• Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
• Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
• Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
• Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
• Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

Patient care

Feeding and transferring patients

ADL’s

Charting

Vital signs

Taking orders from charge nurse