Molly Ballard
Sharonville
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Trihealth, Hospice of Cincinnati, excelling in patient care through compassionate support and advanced clinical judgment. Leveraged nursing informatics to enhance health promotion, achieving high patient satisfaction. Skilled in both emotional empathy and critical health interventions, consistently advocating for patient needs with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Admissions
Trihealth, Hospice of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
07.2008 - Current
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to patient admissions and discharges.
- Supported patients' families and caregivers with education, information and emotional reassurance.
- Initiated referrals for additional services such as home health or hospice when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops and conferences.
- Reviewed diagnostic results, laboratory reports, medication lists, and other pertinent information prior to admitting a patient.
- Developed comprehensive care plans in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and families.
- Conducted detailed patient interviews to obtain a thorough understanding of the medical history and current condition.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatment according to physician orders.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided patient education regarding admissions process and medical insurance coverage.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained excellent customer service standards when interacting with family members or other external contacts regarding patient admissions or discharges.
- Participated in educational programs designed to increase knowledge base of staff members regarding admissions protocols.
- Performed initial nursing assessments on new patients to determine their individual needs.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital
Cincinnati
07.2000 - 06.2025
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing difficult treatments.
- Conducted patient education sessions about post-transplant management issues such as nutrition, infection prevention and symptom management.
- Performed physical assessments, developed nursing diagnoses, care plans and evaluated outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate records of all medical information for each patient according to established guidelines.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient condition on a daily basis.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided direct care to patients with cancer and bone marrow transplant including administration of chemotherapy treatments.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care is provided in accordance with standards of practice.
- Provided emotional support to family members during times of crisis or bereavement.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases or review progress made towards goals set by the team.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during treatment process.
- Educated patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options and self-care needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount St. Joseph
Cincinnati 05-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06-1998
High School Diploma -
Anderson High School
Cincinnati, OH05-1987
Skills
- Nursing informatics
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Research utilization
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Health screening
- Quality improvement
- Community health
- Cultural history
Timeline
RN, Admissions
Trihealth, Hospice of Cincinnati
07.2008 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital
07.2000 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount St. Joseph
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma -
Anderson High School
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