ANNFIL BALISTA
Registered Nurse; Nurse Practitioner
Clovis,CA
Summary
Recent graduate with comprehensive knowledge in Adult Gerontology Primary Care and hands-on experience from academic projects and internships. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, solve complex problems, and manage time efficiently. Eager to embark on a professional journey dedicated to making meaningful contributions in direct patient care. Committed to delivering high-quality support and improving patient outcomes through compassionate and informed practice.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Hemodialysis nurse
Davita
10.2015 - Current
- Duties: does assessment on dialysis patients before and after hemodialysis treatment, and ensures dialysis orders provided by Nephrologists are followed; monitors patient vital signs during treatment and provides appropriate intervention when needed; provides patient education regarding the negative impact of missed treatments, fluid overload, not following renal diet, and missing medications; ensures metrics for adequate and proper dialysis per CMC standards are followed; collaborates with non-clinical staff (dietician, social worker, and clinic manager), medical/surgical and advance practice providers to render holistic optimal patient care; supervise and work with patient care technicians to ensure hemodialysis are done
- Accomplishments: received 2 company core value awards; preceptor; elevated to Nurse II
- Related skills: set up dialysis machine and do minor troubleshooting; Basic life support; Arteriovenous fistula or graft cannulation; Central venous catheter care
- Hours per week: 36
Medical Director
Saint Theresa Dialysis Center
01.2001 - 04.2015
- Duties: Ensures the hemodialysis center adheres to the standards and regulations set by the Department of Health on out-patient hemodialysis; develops, reviews, and enforces company policy and procedures on patient care, patient admission, discharges, and staff training and education; oversees all patient care procedures, staff (nurses, technicians, and non-medical) performance, and in-house physician performance; oversee infection control and cleanliness of environment, including procedure for hemodialysis quality water and dialyzer reuse; promotes environment of safety both patient and staff; reviews monthly patient dialysis adequacy; addresses adverse events and gathers patient feedback for patient care improvement; sets open communication among staff and management.
- Accomplishments: One of the first recognized out-patient hemodialysis center in the Philippines
- Skills: Communication -opening better relationships between staff, management, and patients; Resolving conflict and addressing adverse situations; Inspiring through mentorship;
- Clinical expertise- as physician (Nephrologist) with background on medical processes and management; Administrative-adherence to policies and procedures, reviews and make adjustments to keep up with best practice and safety
- Hours per week: 24-30
Emergency Room Physician
Perpetual Succour Hospital
01.1993 - 12.1993
- Duties: Implementing efficient triage procedure and smooth emergency room processes; Conducted thorough assessments and provided accurate diagnosis; Provided emergency treatment in urgent situations; Coordinates with the ER nursing staff in prioritizing critical cases and reduce treatment time; Ensured compliance with regulatory standards; through consistent application of evidence-based practices in emergency care; Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families throughout the process; Executed proper cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support technique when appropriate; Maintained accurate medical record with timely documentation of assessments, interventions and outcomes; Supported optimized use of resources, cost reduction without compromising quality patient care; Promoted a safe working environment, adherence to infection control protocol; Ensured hospital initiatives aimed to improving overall patient satisfaction are attained.
- Skills: detailed patient assessment, and precise differential diagnosis; compose appropriate management plan; composure under pressure and sound clinical decisions; ability to communicate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients with family; collaborate with different medical and surgical specialties.
- Hours a week: 60 (5 pm- 6am)
Education
Master's degree - Nursing- Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2024
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College
Quezon City, Philippines10.2005
Doctorate degree - Medicine
Cebu Institute of Medicine
Cebu City, Philippines04.1988
Skills
- Ethical practice
- Patient physical exam and assessment
- Differential Diagnosis, and Diagnosis
- Quality improvement
- Direct patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Develop treatment plan and health promotion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- skilled communication and patient education
- laboratory result interpretation and evaluation
- administer medications
- HIPAA protocol adherence
Affiliations
Organizations and Affiliations: American Nurses Association California Association for Nurse Practitioners American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Philippine Society of Nephrology Philippine College of Physicians
Language skills
English Spoken: Advanced | Written: Advanced | Read: Advanced
Filipino Spoken: Advanced | Written: Advanced | Read: Advanced
Timeline
Hemodialysis nurse
Davita
10.2015 - Current
Medical Director
Saint Theresa Dialysis Center
01.2001 - 04.2015
Emergency Room Physician
Perpetual Succour Hospital
01.1993 - 12.1993
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College
Doctorate degree - Medicine
Cebu Institute of Medicine
Master's degree - Nursing- Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Walden University
Job-related training
- Basic Life Support (latest). 12/04/2024
- Mandatory Nurses Training 12/03/2025, 2026 - Davita Quality Index, Fluid Protocol, Infection Control
- CWOW Training (Center Without Walls) Sept - Dec 2022 (Davita cloud-based patient data platform)
- Davita New Hire RN Training Nov 2015
- Out-patient Hemodialysis Medical Directors Workshop (Philippines) 2001, 2002, 2003
- Philippine Health Insurance (Philhealth) Introduction to Case Rates. 2011; updates 2013
- Fellowship Training in Adult Nephrology (National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Philippines) 01/1995 - 12/1996, Kidney Diseases and Renal Transplantation
- Internal Medicine Residency Training (Perpetual Succour Hospital, Philippines) 01/1990 - 12/1992, Adult Medicine
Additional information
Awards: Core Value Award Continuous Improvement (2016) Core Value Award Integrity (2019) Core Value Award Fulfillment (2025)
Certification
- Registered nurse License [Feb 2025 - Feb 2027]
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care License [Dec 2025 - Feb 2027]
- Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification [Jun 30, 2025 - June 29, 2030]
- Certified, Hemodialysis Nurse, Davita [Dec 2025 - Nov 2026]
- Basic Life Support Training [Dec 2024 - Dec 2026]
Professional publications
- Registry of Kidney Transplant Patients at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute from 1987 - 1995 (Poster Presentation 1999 Philippine Society of Nephrology Annual Convention)
- The Incidence of Infection Among Patients in Peritoneal Dialysis at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute from 1987 - 1995
Job-related training
- Basic Life Support (latest). 12/04/2024
- Mandatory Nurses Training 12/03/2025, 2026 - Davita Quality Index, Fluid Protocol, Infection Control
- CWOW Training (Center Without Walls) Sept - Dec 2022 (Davita cloud-based patient data platform)
- Davita New Hire RN Training Nov 2015
- Out-patient Hemodialysis Medical Directors Workshop (Philippines) 2001, 2002, 2003
- Philippine Health Insurance (Philhealth) Introduction to Case Rates. 2011; updates 2013
- Fellowship Training in Adult Nephrology (National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Philippines) 01/1995 - 12/1996, Kidney Diseases and Renal Transplantation
- Internal Medicine Residency Training (Perpetual Succour Hospital, Philippines) 01/1990 - 12/1992, Adult Medicine
Additional information
Awards: Core Value Award Continuous Improvement (2016) Core Value Award Integrity (2019) Core Value Award Fulfillment (2025)