Imelda Balili
Cathedral City,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care in the Operating room department as a Circulating Registered Nurse. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with General surgeries, Urology, Obgyn, Onco-Obgyn, Plastics/Cosmetic and Orthopaedic specialties. An organized and dependable worker, willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with a positive and cheerful attitude.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Hemet Valley Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2017
Circulating Operating Theater Healthcare Provider
Milton Keynes General Hospital NHS Foundation
09.2010 - 06.2015
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Brokenshire Hospital Integrated Health Ministries
10.2005 - 03.2006
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctor's College
Davao City, Philippines03.2005
Secondary Education
Philippine Women's College
Davao City, Philippines03.1998
Primary Education
University of Immaculate Conception
Davao City, Philippines03.1995
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Charting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Patient Safety
- Patient Communication
- Care Standards Development
Certifications and Training:
- CNOR
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Hemet Valley Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2017
Circulating Operating Theater Healthcare Provider
Milton Keynes General Hospital NHS Foundation
09.2010 - 06.2015
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Brokenshire Hospital Integrated Health Ministries
10.2005 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctor's College
Secondary Education
Philippine Women's College
Primary Education
University of Immaculate Conception
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