Karla Ball
MORENO VALLEY,CA
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 24 years of patient care and advocacy within SNF, Med Surg, Covid-19/Flu Vaccine Clinic and Nurse Clinic units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Charge Nurse capacity to apply numerous years of experience in Healthcare.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
BellaVista Ontario Grove Health Care
05.2017 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering supportive and professional work environment.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Reduced medication errors by closely supervising LVNs during medication administration and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through continuous quality improvement initiatives and documentation audits.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Reduced medication errors with meticulous attention to detail in transcription processes from physician orders to pharmacy dispensing.
- Acted as a trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers for clear communication of medical information.
- Increased staff efficiency through effective delegation of tasks and proper utilization of resources.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, procedures, and treatments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying appropriate personnel.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Administered immunizations as needed for disease prevention in accordance with established guidelines. Administered Covid-19 vaccines for Adults/Child/Peds patients
- Administered Flu Vaccine for 2024 season
- Education on updated CDC guidelines
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying appropriate personnel.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Increased staff efficiency through effective delegation of tasks and proper utilization of resources.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the clinic setting.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered Covid-19 vaccinations for Adult/Child/Peds
- Administered Flu Vaccination for 2022 season
- Continue education on CDC Guidelines for Covid-19 vaccinations and protocols
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Director of Staff Development
Country Villa Rehabilitation Center
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Strengthened interpersonal relationships among team members by promoting open communication channels and conflict resolution techniques.
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting staffing requirements based on business demands and growth projections.
- Enhanced team efficiency with cross-functional collaboration and streamlined communication processes.
- Evaluated success of training efforts, making necessary adjustments for improved outcomes.
- Boosted productivity by identifying skill gaps and providing appropriate training solutions.
- Created customized coaching programs to address individual staff needs and accelerate career progression.
- Improved staff performance by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Established strategic partnerships with external resources to provide additional training opportunities for employees.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of staff development, including licensing, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning through the implementation of various professional development activities.
- Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
- Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
Charge Nurse
Country Villa Rehabilitation Center
04.2000 - 05.2017
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Improved resource utilization by proactively identifying supply shortages or equipment issues and resolving them promptly or escalating as needed.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through continuous quality improvement initiatives and documentation audits.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational Nursing
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CASome College (No Degree) -
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CANo Degree - Nursing
Citrus College
Glendora, CA08.1994
High School Diploma -
Claremont High School
Claremont, CA06.1994
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care Coordination
- Care Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Education on Covid-19 Vaccinations for Adult/child/Peds patients and administering
- Foley Catheter insertion, G-tube, EKG, Ear lavage, Pap smear preparation
Timeline
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 02.2024
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2021 - 12.2022
Director of Staff Development
Country Villa Rehabilitation Center
10.2020 - 10.2021
Charge Nurse
BellaVista Ontario Grove Health Care
05.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse
Country Villa Rehabilitation Center
04.2000 - 05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational Nursing
Glendale Career College
Some College (No Degree) -
Chaffey College
No Degree - Nursing
Citrus College
High School Diploma -
Claremont High School
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