Iliriana "Ana" Ballazhi

• Cared for family medicine, plastic surgery, oral surgery, and otolaryngology patient population.
• Educated and empowered patients and family on self-care.
• Performed nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, pain management, and specimen collection.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

• Worked primarily with dependent adults and dementia population in Health Center; assessed and cared for Short-Term Care and rehabilitation patients, as well.
• Responsible for medication administration and assessment of 20+ residents per shift; also responsible for Independent Living residents during call or emergency situations.
• Assessed and addressed wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Evaluated and cared for residents in emergency situations and contacted provider to deliver care, including falls and acute status changes.
• Reduced fall risk by setting schedule for residents, supervising, and working with healthcare team.

Associate of Science in Nursing

• Honors Program, 2021

B.S. Psychology with focus in substance abuse studies with direct involvement in the scientific research process, utilizing APA format. Education through classes, research organizations, and volunteer-work improved understanding of health and human behavior to be well-rounded. Addition of a biology minor strengthened education for a foundation in healthcare, including chemistry and human anatomy.

• 2014, Global Medical Training Trip , Dominican Republic: learned to provide healthcare alongside Dominican healthcare professionals to communities that otherwise lack access.