Kayla Ballenger
Nashville
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2021 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Missouri Healthcare
Columbia, MO
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Server
Texas Roadhouse
Columbia, MO
02.2013 - 03.2020
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Patient Care Technician
University Of Missouri Healthcare
Columbia, MO
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care for the elder population.
- Provided basic activities of daily living to residents housed at the long-term care facility.
- Supported needs 20+ residents under long-term care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rock Bridge High School
Columbia, MO05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant - Licensed Practical Nurse
Columbia Area Career Center
Columbia, MO05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO08.2019
Associate of Science - Associates Degree In Nursing
State Technical College of Missouri
Linn, MO05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Waterbury, CT04.2026
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Provided nursing care to a 25 bed ER
- Preformed medical procedures such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, initiation of CPR, intubation, medication administration and cardiac monitoring
- Experience with EPIC, Cerner and MEDITECH
- Patient Stabilization
- ED Unit Council Member
- Employee Retention Program Member
- Provide care for emergent STEMI and Stroke situations at an accredited facility
Licenses & Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Red Cross
Expires: 11/30/2025
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
American Red Cross
Expires: 03/31/2026
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
American Red Cross
Expires: 11/30/2025
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
APEX Innovations
Expires: 10/10/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Southern Hills Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Missouri Healthcare
08.2019 - 07.2020
Patient Care Technician
University Of Missouri Healthcare
01.2015 - 07.2018
Server
Texas Roadhouse
02.2013 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Rock Bridge High School
Certified Nursing Assistant - Licensed Practical Nurse
Columbia Area Career Center
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Moberly Area Community College
Associate of Science - Associates Degree In Nursing
State Technical College of Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
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