Sharonda Ballinger
Godfrey,IL
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a diverse background in healthcare. Knowledgeable in vital signs, nurse management, patient monitoring, wound care, infection prevention, and office skills. Passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and ensuring the comfort and well-being of those under my care. Enjoys to create a safe and infection-free
healthcare environment, committed to continuous improvement through proactive measures,
patient education, and collaborates with administrators via effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Career Staffing Services
11.2020 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Foxes Grove
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Infection Control Nurse, Wound Nurse
Bria of Godfrey
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Regularly evaluated patients'' progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, resulting in improved healing rates.
- Educated patients and families on wound care techniques, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring clear communication regarding patient needs and treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians with debridement procedures when necessary, ensuring proper technique was utilized to prevent further tissue damage.
LPN
Corizon
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
LPN -
Applied Technology
St Louis, MO03.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Nursing ethics
- Post operative care
- Behavioral health
- Wound care
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Supervision
Certification
CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse, Wound Nurse
Bria of Godfrey
11.2022 - 04.2023
LPN
Career Staffing Services
11.2020 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Foxes Grove
11.2020 - 12.2023
LPN
Corizon
11.2018 - 12.2020
LPN -
Applied Technology
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