Bailey Ballinger
Rapid City
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Monument Health, skilled in patient assessments and education. Demonstrated ability to manage postpartum hemorrhage and enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care. Proven preceptor, fostering growth in nursing students while adapting to fast-paced environments and emergencies. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
Monument Health
02.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments on mothers and newborns to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Remained up to date on mother/baby care by attending OB and newborn drill days and continuing education.
- Developed and maintained skills essential to mother/baby nursing.
- Provided thorough education to patients regarding postpartum and newborn care, understanding that education starts upon admission so they feel prepared when discharged.
- Able to adapt to fast-paced working environment and medical maternal/newborn emergencies.
Patient Care Technician
Monument Health
07.2013 - 02.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Rapid City, SD12-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Management of postpartum hemorrhage
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
Monument Health
02.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Monument Health
07.2013 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
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