Stacy Ballinger
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse, RN
Lubbock ISD
08.2009 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Oversaw health services for school of 500 students and faculty
RN Charge Nurse, Pediatircs
Covenant Children's Hospital
03.2005 - 08.2009
- Coordinated nursing care on 2 floor units through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Staff Nurse, RN
Covenant Children's Hospital
11.2001 - 03.2005
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
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Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2000
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Nursing Care Plan Development
- Accurate Documentation
- Health Services Coordination
- Child Health Education
- Suicide Awareness Training
- Analytical Thinking
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Treatment Recommendations
- Rapport Building
- HIPAA Requirements
- Electronic Records Management
Timeline
School Nurse, RN
Lubbock ISD
08.2009 - Current
RN Charge Nurse, Pediatircs
Covenant Children's Hospital
03.2005 - 08.2009
Staff Nurse, RN
Covenant Children's Hospital
11.2001 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
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