Jaimie N. Ball
Roanoke, VA 24019
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OBJECTIVE
I recently graduated from South University in July and I am currently waiting for my letter to test to be able to sit for the certification exam. I have previous experience:5 years as LPN and 5+ years as RN with excellent communication and teaching skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Carilion Clinic Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Roanoke, VA
Registered Nurse 07/2013 to present
Currently uphold this position at this time
Manage care for premature infants from any birth gestation (22-40 weeks) until they are
ready to go home
Able to provide intense treatment including cardiopulmonary support and thermoregulation
Maintenance and placing intravenous lines, administering medications, and monitoring and maintaining stable vital signs
Thorough knowledge of multiple pieces of equipment (oscillator, ventilator, continuous
positive pressure ventilation, incubators, radiant warmers etc.)
Promote parent bonding and encourage them to participate in care as they desire, regarding the patient’s condition
Carilion Clinic Emergency Department, Roanoke, VA
Licensed Practical Nurse 08/2009 - 07/2013
Performed clinical care of patients
Triaged patients, obtained vital signs, and provided them with the proper acuity based on
their complaint
Initiated intravenous line placement
Administered oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal medications
Consoled patients and family members during difficult times
Worked within a team of nurses, physicians, and assistive personnel during heart alerts,
stroke alerts, traumas, and codes
Carilion Clinic Urgent Care, Roanoke, VA
Licensed Practical Nurse 09/2008 - 08/2009
Managed new patients coming into the clinic, triaging and obtaining their vital signs, and
placing them in the right acuity regarding what their complaint is
Performed basic patient care and tended to their needs
Initiated intravenous linen placement
Administered oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal medications
Assisted physicians or physicians assistants with procedures
Occasionally managed the entire unit when there was not a Registered Nurse present
Bedford County Nursing Home, Bedford, VA
Certified Nursing Assistant 08/2007 - 09/2008
Managed a group of patients, assisting in their daily needs (bathing, clothing, toileting,
feeding etc.)
Maintained clean resident rooms
Assisted the Licensed Practical Nurse or the Registered Nurse with wound management
EDUCATION
South University Savannah, GA
Masters of Science in Nursing, GPA: 3.6
2016- 2018
Jefferson College of Health Sciences Roanoke, VA
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, GPA: 3.2
2009- 2013
Bedford Science and Technology Center Bedford, VA
Licensed Practical Nurse
2007 - 2008
The Certified Nurse’s Assistant was completed during the first year of this program.
SKILLS
Neonatal specialized care
Neonatal resuscitation
Newborn education
Basic Life Support
Medication administration expert
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Pediatrics exams competency
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Committed to compliance reporting
BAC screen/ drug screen collection ability
Culturally sensitive
Computerized charting
Familiarity with disease management programs
Trained in, in and out patient care
Flow sheet charting
IV drug therapy management
Mobility assistance
Body mechanics knowledge
Hematology testing
Medical clinical procedures comprehension
Specimen collection and processing proficient
Sterilization techniques mastery
ER experience
Preceptor experience