Richard Ballard
Campti,LA
Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Delta Health Systems
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, and support staff to provide comprehensive care to emergency department patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing assignments across multiple hospital locations and varied patient populations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for accurate medical records.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, emergency nursing care to patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Streamlined patient flow through the department by coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges effectively.
- Ensured accurate medication administration by closely adhering to hospital protocols and procedures.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control policies consistently throughout daily practice.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during emergencies or critical situations.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Crow Agency Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, and support staff to provide comprehensive care to emergency department patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing assignments across multiple hospital locations and varied patient populations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for accurate medical records.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, emergency nursing care to patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed challenging situations calmly under pressure while maintaining focus on patient safety and wellbeing.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Toppenish Community Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lake View Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jackson Parish Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Morehouse General Medical Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Crow Agency Hostpital, Crow Agency
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Registered Nurse
LaSalle Detention Center
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Citizens Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 05.2021
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.2015
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Emergency Care
- Medication Administration
- Critical Care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Collecting vitals
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Delta Health Systems
05.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Crow Agency Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Toppenish Community Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lake View Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jackson Parish Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Morehouse General Medical Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Crow Agency Hostpital, Crow Agency
02.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
LaSalle Detention Center
10.2019 - 02.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 09.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Citizens Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2016
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University
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