Stephanie Ballard
Gravois Mills,MO
Summary
Dynamic, outcomes-focused RN and advocate with 16 years' experience managing and delivering high-quality patient care, including critical care, rehabilitation, mental health, and community health. Extensive management and supervisory experience: handle nursing staff management, training, team development, scheduling, and coordination of care delivery. Also develops and leads multi-disciplinary teams. Builds relationships with residents, patients, and diverse stakeholders, serving as patient advocate and educator. Leads quality assurance (QA) programs, ensuring highest standards are met and healthcare outcomes attained. Skilled leader, problem solver, and communicator.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
StoneBridge Senior Living
Lake Ozark , MO
2023.11 - Current
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
2021.11 - 2023.10
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care issues.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
RN Case Manager
Katy Trail Community Health
Versailles , MO
2020.10 - 2022.11
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Charge Registered Nurse
Lake Regional Hospital
Osage Beach , MO
2011.12 - 2020.06
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed patient needs by obtaining health history and physical assessment data.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Educated patients on disease process and self-care management techniques.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
University of Missouri System
Columbia , MO
2017.07 - 2018.11
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO2007-05
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Park University
Kansas City, MO2003-05
Skills
- Culturally Sensitive
- Resource Allocation
- Managing Deadlines
- Coordinating Referrals
- Team Coordination
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Evaluation
- Clinical Information System Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Community Advocate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
StoneBridge Senior Living
2023.11 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
2021.11 - 2023.10
RN Case Manager
Katy Trail Community Health
2020.10 - 2022.11
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
University of Missouri System
2017.07 - 2018.11
Charge Registered Nurse
Lake Regional Hospital
2011.12 - 2020.06
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Park University
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