Noura Ballut

Neuro ICU

• Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
• Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
• Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
• Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
• Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
• Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
• Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
• Provided targeted care and treatment to stroke, epileptic, and spinal patients.
• Provided care and treatment for patients with various types of drains ie.. EVD, subdural drains, hemovacs, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and continuous wound vac.

Neuro ICU

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

Medsurg/Tele Nurse

• Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
• Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
• Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.