STACIA BALL

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

CENTRA OAKWOOD HEALTH AND REHAB

09.2013 - Current

Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.

Infection Control Nurse

Oakwood Health and Rehab

01.2022 - 12.2023

Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
Organized and led regular training sessions for staff members on infection prevention topics, ensuring continuous professional development opportunities.

Weekend Nursing Supervisor

Oakwood Health and Rehab

01.2021 - 12.2022

Collaborated closely with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of care for patients under the weekend nursing team''s supervision.
Oversaw timely documentation by nurses, maintaining accurate medical records essential for effective ongoing patient management.
Coordinated staffing needs during weekends to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios for efficient patient care delivery.
Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections among patients under the supervision of the weekend nursing team.
Managed emergency situations calmly and effectively, resulting in positive outcomes for both patients and staff members involved.
Mentored new nursing hires, providing guidance on best practices and hospital policies to ensure high-quality patient care.

LPN

CARILION PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES

09.2009 - 03.2012

Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.

LPN

CARILION BEDFORD SURGERY

09.2007 - 09.2009

Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.

LPN

VILLAGE FAMILY PHYSICIANS

09.1999 - 12.2001

Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
Assist in delivery, care, or feeding of infants.

LPN

LOGAN PARK CARE

09.1997 - 09.1998

Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.

Summary

Overview

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Infection Control Nurse

Weekend Nursing Supervisor

LPN

LPN

LPN

LPN

Education

LPN Nursing - undefined

Nursing

High School Diploma - undefined

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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