Robert Ballard

Registered Nurse

U Of L Hospital

Louisville, KY

05.2000 - Current

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, and iv and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.