HOLLIE BALTZELL
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
Saint Joseph,IL
29
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience providing direct patient care in an acute setting. Skilled in critical thinking, using effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to train and lead nursing staff while fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Certified in CPR/BLS and proficient in Microsoft Word, EPIC, and PACS.
Work History
Registered Nurse
6 Years 8 Months- Utilize strong critical thinking skills to respond promptly and efficiently to rapid changes in patient condition
- Professional communication and collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals
- Coordinated patient admission and discharge processes, ensuring timely completion of related paperwork.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Supervised staff in direct patient care, completing nurse rounding and staffing for the next shift, delegating responsibilities, and determining patient care assignments, conducting staff meetings.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects to ensure accurate patient records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and prioritized nursing interventions in acute care settings.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Ob/Gyn
15 Years- Completed high quality 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester diagnostic ultrasounds, nuchal translucency testing, biophysical profiles, transvaginal and transabdominal pelvic ultrasounds, follicle scans for infertility
- Coordinated work with physicians and other health care team members, assisting physicians with sterile procedures consisting of amniocentesis, endometrial biopsies and SHG's
- Created detailed reports of diagnostic findings to support physicians' diagnoses
- Coordinated with physicians and health care team members to assist in sterile procedures, including amniocentesis, endometrial biopsies, and SHGs
- Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records, and archiving computerized images
- Supervised and trained students and medical sonographers to enhance skill development and clinical proficiency
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
4 Years 10 Months- Performed a variety of diagnostic ultrasounds including general abdomen, small parts, obstetrics, gynecology, cardiac, and vascular imaging.
- Obtained optimal images to facilitate accurate patient diagnosis
- Prepared detailed oral and written summaries of technical findings for the physician to aid in medical diagnosis and support patient care.
- Assisted radiologist in performing sterile procedures, ensuring patient safety and procedural accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
- Dean's List Honoree
- GPA: 3.943
Associate of Applied Science - Applied science
Skills
Medical assessment
Acute care expertise
Medication and IV administration
Patient and family advocacy
Telemetry monitoring
EMR / EHR
High level of autonomy
Nursing staff leadership
Patient education
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
02.2020 - CurrentRead More
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Ob/Gyn
Christie Clinic
01.2002 - 01.2017Read More
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
01.1998 - 11.2002Read More
Lake Land College
Associate of Applied Science from Applied science
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Parkland College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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