Katie Ballsteros
Mission,Texas
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with a genuine passion for helping others and making a positive difference in their lives. With hands-on clinical experience and seven years of leadership experience, I bring a strong work ethic, patience, and the ability to thrive in demanding environments. Fluent in English and Spanish, I take pride in providing thoughtful, attentive care and making every patient feel valued, respected, and supported.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
LOA enterprises
McAllen, Texas
01.2019 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations for Loa Enterprises' retail and service teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain an organized, professional work environment.
- Supervised team members, assigned responsibilities, and supported the efficient completion of daily operational needs.
- Supported employee training and guided staff to promote consistency, accountability, and team performance.
- Conducted employee training on company policies, procedures, and customer service standards to enhance team knowledge.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by guiding team members towards achieving common goals. by motivating staff and promoting a positive work environment. dependability, problem-solving, and sound judgment while working independently and collaboratively.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks to ensure timely completion in a busy setting. effectively to ensure timely completion of tasks. In a fast-paced environment.
LVN student preceptee
Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation center
McAllen, Texas
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Completed intensive 70-hour LVN preceptorship in skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting, supporting patient care for residents with diverse and complex health needs.
- Completed focused nursing assessments, monitored vital signs, identified changes in patient condition, and reported findings promptly to supervising nurses.
- Provided direct patient care including activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, comfort, safety, and fall prevention interventions.
- Administered medications under licensed nurse supervision while following medication safety principles and infection prevention standards.
- Assisted in care of multiple residents, enhancing clinical prioritization, organization, and time-management skills in fast-paced environment.
- Documented patient care accurately, collaborating with nursing staff to ensure continuity, safety, and individualized care.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with residents through compassionate communication, upholding dignity, privacy, and respect.
Vocational Nursing Student
RGV College
Pharr, Texas
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Completed two years of supervised clinical training across medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, pediatric, geriatric, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings.
- Performed focused patient assessments, obtained and monitored vital signs, and identified and reported changes in patient condition to supervising nurses.
- Provided individualized care to patients across the lifespan, including assistance with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, comfort, and fall prevention.
- Developed clinical judgment and prioritization skills while caring for patients with diverse acute, chronic, and complex healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with nurses and healthcare team members, employing therapeutic communication to support patient and family engagement in care processes.
- Ensured patient dignity, privacy, and cultural sensitivity while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in high-pressure clinical environments.
- Obtained hands-on experience across multiple medical environments at DHR Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center, and Briarcliff Nursing & Rehabilitation, enhancing patient care skills across settings.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
RGV College
Pharr, TXSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Patient care coordination
- Team management
- Task assignment
- Workplace safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Texas Licensed Vocational nurse
- Basic Life support
Languages
English: Native/ Bilingual, Spanish: Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
LVN student preceptee
Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation center
03.2026 - 06.2026
Vocational Nursing Student
RGV College
09.2024 - 05.2026
Assistant Manager
LOA enterprises
01.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
RGV College