Janelle Balagna
Howell
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, excelling in patient care through meticulous telemetry monitoring and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in maternal and newborn care, alongside a proven track record in enhancing patient safety and reducing complications. Skilled in both technical procedures and compassionate patient education while effectively mentoring new RNs, resulting in notable improvements in patient health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
Neuro/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2019
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, streamlining communication among healthcare professionals.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05-2015
Associate of Science - General Studies
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05-2013
Skills
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- Maternal care:, breastfeeding support, newborn care
- Enteral feeding
- Blood transfusion
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Medication administration
- Nursing documentation
- Discharge planning
- Physical assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Gestational diabetes management
- ADL assistance
- Patient education
Timeline
Cardiac/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
11.2019 - 01.2021
Neuro/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Lansing Community College
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