LATRINIA BALL

• Assess patients prior to surgery
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and in order
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition
• Monitor vital signs
• Log all findings in patient files
• Answer patient questions and ensure they are kept comfortable
• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physician
• Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies

• 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.

• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork by collaborating effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Enhanced testing accuracy by following strict procedures and utilizing proper equipment for COVID-19 testing.
• Reduced wait times for test results by efficiently processing samples and maintaining a streamlined workflow.
• Increased safety measures by adhering to stringent sanitation protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment during COVID-19 testing.
• Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.

• Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, dopamine, insulin, nitroglycerin, and adenosine.
• Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, and conscious sedations.
• Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
• Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring lab results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts, and dressing changes.
• Administered iv fluids and medications including antibiotics, packed RBCs, TPN, and narcotics, while carefully monitoring for side effects.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

• Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.

• Assists with nutrition and elimination needs
• Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
• Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
• Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
• Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
• Delivered exceptional care to all patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.

• Administered medications and ensured patient dietary and nutritional needs satisfied.
• Followed treatment plans of physicians and provided nursing support.
• Report changes in patient's conditions.
• Administered control narcotics assuming full responsibility of keys.
• Inputting physician orders.
• Admitting and discharging residents.