Krista Ball
Wortham,TX
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Nurse
Skilled Care of Mexia
Mexia, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Provided education to patients and families on wound care management techniques.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based upon assessment findings.
- Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
- Ordered laboratory tests as needed for diagnosis of underlying conditions that may affect wound healing processes.
- Reported any unusual symptoms or changes in a patient's condition immediately to the supervising physician.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies when providing direct patient care.
Patient Care Coordinator-Scheduler
Creative Solutions-Skilled Care of Mexia
Mexia, Tx.
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Scheduled evaluations and procedures for patients.
- Scheduled all nurses, CNA's, medication aides, to ensure all shifts were covered.
- Assisted with new admissions to facility.
- Interviewed and assisted with new hires and their orientation.
- Filed and kept track of all employee vaccine records.
- Attended and assisted with care plan meetings for all residents.
- Improved operations by working with team members and to find workable solutions.
- Transport residents to and from dr. appointment's.
- Performed skilled evaluations on all new hires and yearly evaluations.
- When employee called in or no coverage could be found to cover shift, had to work the floor as nurse, CNA, and/or medication aide.
LVN Charge Nurse
Creative Solutions-Skilled Care of Mexia
Mexia, Tx.
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Administered medication, both prescription and OTC.
- Collected vital signs such as blood pressure, 02 sat levels, pulse, temperature.
- Collected blood glucose levels on all diabetics.
- Assisted CNA with all ADL.
Paraprofessional Aid, Bus Driver
Wortham Independent School District
Wortham, TX
12.2007 - 08.2019
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Organized school field trips, coordinated staff schedules and recruited chaperone volunteers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wortham High School
Wortham, TX05.1988
Skills
- Responsible and Dependable
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Feedback Acceptance
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Patient Triaging
- Patient Observation
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Recording
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
Timeline
Treatment Nurse
Skilled Care of Mexia
10.2023 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator-Scheduler
Creative Solutions-Skilled Care of Mexia
02.2021 - 09.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
Creative Solutions-Skilled Care of Mexia
10.2020 - 02.2021
Paraprofessional Aid, Bus Driver
Wortham Independent School District
12.2007 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Wortham High School
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