Angie L. Balanay
San Diego,CA
Summary
Registered nurse with expertise in neonatal intensive care, delivering critical care to premature and sick newborns. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments, enhancing patient outcomes and parent satisfaction. Strong skills in patient care, parent education, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Advent Health
Orlando, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Administered vasopressors to stabilize patient conditions, contributing to improved outcomes.
- Managed central lines and fluid administration for NICU patients, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
- Cared for infants with gastroschisis or omphalocele, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Provided post-operative care for infants following abdominal surgeries.
- Managed ventilators including AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, PEEP, HFOV, and HFJV.
- Cared for patients who were actively cooling under the HIE protocol
- Assisted in intubation and central line placement procedures to support critical care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and families to develop and implement personalized patient care plans.
- Provided guidance and encouragement to staff members as peer support coach
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Advent Health
Altamonte Springs, Florida
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in the delivery room during high-risk deliveries or cesarean sections as needed.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders in NICU settings.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly for optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for infants.
- Precepted new staff, sharing knowledge of NICU policies and best practices to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Coordinated transfers of NICU patients between facilities, ensuring continuity of care and safety during transitions.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations and emergencies within the NICU setting.
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Kaiser Permanente
Walnut Creek, California
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Assisted in the delivery room during high-risk deliveries and cesarean sections.
- Managed central lines and fluid administration for NICU patients, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
- Managed ventilators including AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, PEEP, and HFOV.
- Assisted in intubation and central line placement procedures to support critical care.
- Administered vasopressors to stabilize patient conditions, enhancing patient safety and recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and families to create and implement individualized care plans, improving patient satisfaction and treatment efficacy.
- Promoted teamwork and communication among staff, strengthening collaboration and enhancing patient care.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
American Mobile Healthcare
Oakland, California
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed central lines and fluid administration, ensuring safe treatment protocols for NICU patients.
- Assisted in intubation and central line placement to support critical care needs.
- Managed ventilators including AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, PEEP, and HFOV.
- Administered vasopressors to stabilize patient conditions, improving clinical outcomes.
- Provided post-operative care for infants following abdominal surgeries.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and families to develop personalized care plans, enhancing patient support.
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed central lines and fluid administration for NICU patients, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
- Provided specialized care for infants with gastroschisis or omphalocele, facilitating optimal recovery.
- Provided post-operative care for infants following abdominal surgeries.
- Managed ventilators including AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, PEEP, and HFOV
- Assisted in intubation and central line placement procedures, ensuring timely and effective critical care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and families to develop and implement personalized patient care plans.
- Administered vasopressors to stabilize patient conditions, contributing to improved outcomes.
- Supported and precepted new staff by sharing knowledge of NICU policies and best practices.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Palm Springs, California
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Managed central lines and fluid administration for NICU patients, ensuring safe treatment outcomes.
- Ventilator management including AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, PEEP, and HFOV for optimal respiratory support.
- Administered vasopressors to stabilize patient conditions, directly influencing critical care outcomes.
- Assisted in intubation and central line placement procedures to ensure timely critical interventions.
- Delivered post-operative care for infants following abdominal surgeries to promote healing.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and families to create personalized care plans that addressed individual patient needs and improved care delivery.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Emerald Health Services
San Diego, California
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed ventilators (AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, PEEP, HFOV) to provide critical respiratory support for NICU patients.
- Managed central lines and fluid administration for NICU patients, ensuring safe treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in intubation and central line placement procedures to ensure timely critical interventions.
- Administered vasopressors to stabilize patients, directly supporting critical health outcomes.
- Provided specialized care for infants with gastroschisis or omphalocele to facilitate recovery.
- Delivered post-operative care for infants following abdominal surgeries to promote healing.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and families to create personalized care plans, enhancing patient recovery strategies.
- Supported CVICU, PICU, and NICU satellite campuses to enhance overall care delivery.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
American Mobile Healthcare
San Diego, California
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Managed ventilators including AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, PEEP, and HFOV for optimal respiratory support.
- Managed central lines and fluid administration for NICU patients, promoting safe treatment outcomes.
- Provided specialized care for infants with gastroschisis or omphalocele to facilitate recovery.
- Delivered post-operative care for infants following abdominal surgeries to promote healing.
- Assisted in intubation and central line placement procedures, facilitating timely critical interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and families to create personalized patient care plans for optimal recovery.
- Administered vasopressors to stabilize patient conditions, contributing to improved health outcomes.
- Supported CVICU, PICU, and NICU satellite campuses, enhancing overall care delivery.
Float Staff Registered Nurse
Rockford Memorial Hospital
Rockford, Illinois
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Managed central lines and fluid administration for NICU patients, enhancing treatment safety and effectiveness.
- Cared for infants with gastroschisis or omphalocele, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Provided post-operative care for infants after abdominal surgeries, supporting recovery and reducing complications.
- Administered vasopressors to stabilize patient conditions, contributing to improved outcomes.
- Managed ventilators including AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, PEEP, and HFOV
- Cared for patients who were actively cooling under the HIE protocol
- Assisted in intubation and central line placement procedures to support critical care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and families to create and implement personalized patient care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Supported patient care in NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
Freeport05-2010
Skills
- Vasopressor administration
- Central line management
- NICU fluid administration
- Ventilator management
- Intubation assistance
- Infant post-operative care
- IV initiation and maintenance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment documentation
- Infection control
- Active cooling care
- Care plan collaboration
- Epic documentation
- Family education and support
- Medication administration
- Policy compliance
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Peer support coaching
- Respiratory support
Certification
- CA nursing license- expires 07/2028
- BLS-expires 06/2028
- NPR-expires 05/2027
- RNC-NIC
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee
Affiliations
- Peer Support Coach
- Spiritual Ambassador
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Advent Health
08.2025 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Advent Health
04.2022 - 04.2023
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - 03.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
American Mobile Healthcare
06.2017 - 01.2018
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
FlexCare Medical Staffing
03.2016 - 06.2016
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Rady Children's Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2017
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Emerald Health Services
08.2014 - 11.2014
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
American Mobile Healthcare
03.2013 - 04.2014
Float Staff Registered Nurse
Rockford Memorial Hospital
07.2010 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Highland Community College