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SAMANTHA BALLAND

Buckeye

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in providing comprehensive patient care in high-pressure emergency care settings. Possessing excellent critical thinking and communication skills, adept at effectively assessing and addressing the needs of diverse patient populations. Fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes and ensure the highest level of care. Highly efficient in coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and achieve optimal results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Banner Health
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by delivering prompt and accurate care in life-threatening situations.
  • Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Banner Health
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Geriatric in-home Caregiver

Adultcare Assistance Homecare
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.

EHS Account Representative

ETC Compliance Solutions
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provide regulatory guidance as it relates to local, state and federally required training
  • Manage client inquires, provide service quotes and coordinate consultant schedules
  • Contacted customers to assess satisfaction and current needs.

Health, Safety & Environmental Engineer II

Honeywell Aerospace
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Lead Health, Safety, Environment and facilities (HSE&F) team of 12 employees to ensure a safe, healthy working environment
  • Conduct injury investigations and initiate Workers' compensation claims when appropriate
  • Collaborate with corporate HSE&F team on initiatives to improve written policy, such as hazard analysis, cost reduction, Safety Data Sheet management, employee health and wellness etc
  • Manage and execute site Safety, Loss Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental and Health programs and delegate compliance projects to employees
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, local and Honeywell corporate policies

Industrial Hygiene Summer Intern

Freeport McMoRan
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Conducted evaluation of welding fumes exposure and health impact in various work settings
  • Completed Industrial Hygiene sampling events and implemented controls to minimize exposure and health risk
  • Participated in evaluation of fatal risk management, workplace examinations, and job safety analysis processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
08.2022

Master of Public Health - Environmental And Occupational Health

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
08.2016

Skills

  • Ultrasound IV Insertion
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Direct patient care
  • Organizational skills
  • Public Health
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Risk Identification
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Hazard and Incident Management

Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse

  • exp. 04/01/2027

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

  • exp. 06/01/2025

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

  • exp. 06/01/2025

Basic Life Support

  • exp. 06/01/2025

Greenbelt Six Sigma Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Banner Health
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Banner Health
11.2022 - 02.2024

Geriatric in-home Caregiver

Adultcare Assistance Homecare
03.2022 - 08.2023

EHS Account Representative

ETC Compliance Solutions
05.2021 - 04.2022

Health, Safety & Environmental Engineer II

Honeywell Aerospace
09.2018 - 05.2021

Industrial Hygiene Summer Intern

Freeport McMoRan
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arizona

Master of Public Health - Environmental And Occupational Health

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Arizona

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