Sarah Ballard
Pennsville,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Professional with proven expertise in direct patient care and clinical documentation, demonstrated throughout fourteen years of nursing experience. Excels in delivering compassionate care and implementing effective care plans, while leading nursing staff with a focus on quality patient outcomes. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering patient education, achieving significant improvements in patient health.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On Call Runner
Bayada Home Health
02.2024 - Current
- Travel to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provide physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
On Call Runner
Holy Redeemer Home Care & Hospice
01.2014 - 02.2024
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during times of need.
Charge Nurse
Friends Village at Woodstown
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Education
Associates Of Applied Science In Nursing - Nursing
Cumberland County College
Vineland, NJ06.2010
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Implementation
- Wound Management
- Patient Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Nursing Staff Leadership
Certification
BLS Certified
- American Heart Association
Timeline
On Call Runner
Bayada Home Health
02.2024 - Current
On Call Runner
Holy Redeemer Home Care & Hospice
01.2014 - 02.2024
Charge Nurse
Friends Village at Woodstown
02.2011 - 01.2014
Associates Of Applied Science In Nursing - Nursing
Cumberland County College
BLS Certified
- American Heart Association
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