LEANNE JOY BALLESTEROS
Walnut,USA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in clinical judgment and team collaboration. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and effectively monitor telemetry data. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring safety and adherence to protocols. Skilled in ultrasound-guided IV insertion and fostering strong patient relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit
Kaiser Permanente
Downey, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes.
- Ensured multidisciplinary collaboration through effective consultation and education.
- Facilitated timely discussions of care plans with patients and families.
- Maintained adherence to established standards of practice in patient care.
- Educated patients on medication purposes, side effects, and administration at discharge.
- Applied standard precautions to uphold a safe environment for all.
- Protected patient confidentiality while managing sensitive information.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Jacksonville, Florida
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Monitored vital signs and assessed 3-5 patients in progressive care unit.
- Developed relationships with patients and families through effective communication techniques.
- Administered medications safely according to physician's orders and hospital policies.
- Complied with infection control procedures to prevent transmission of infections.
- Interpreted EKG readings, tracked telemetry data, and collaborated with physician on unique care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to create and adjust individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient progress notes using Epic, adhering to standards of practice.
- Initiated blood transfusions per doctor's orders while monitoring patient responses.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Surgical Department
JOSE B. LINGAD MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL (JBLMGH)
City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Delivered comprehensive patient care through assessment and evaluation of health and neurologic status.
- Developed individualized care plans and implemented nursing interventions across Surgical Unit, Surgical ICU, ENT Unit, and Orthopedic Unit.
- Applied critical thinking to assess patient condition changes and recognized complications for timely interventions.
- Managed multiple responsibilities while ensuring prompt, high-quality patient care from admission to discharge.
- Responded decisively to life-threatening situations in accordance with established nursing protocols.
- Communicated effectively with primary care doctors, patients, and families regarding symptoms and vital sign changes.
- Maintained safety by strictly adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Documented accurate records of medications and treatments per policies and physician orders.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center
Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Delivered rapid initial assessments and emergency care to medical and trauma patients within nursing scope.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans per established protocols.
- Efficiently prioritized workload based on patient acuity levels.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support certification for effective management of cardiac emergencies.
- Responded promptly to changes in vital signs or symptoms of illness and injury.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in code blue situations, delivering advanced life support interventions as required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Pampanga, Philippines03.2015
Completed coursework towards EMT-Basic -
Lifeline EMS Academy, Inc.
Paranaque, Philippines01.2015
Skills
- Clinical judgment and time management
- Team collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation
- Direct nursing care
- Ultrasound-guided IV insertion
Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification, 02/01/27
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED), 10/01/26
- Pediatric Advance Life Support, 10/01/26
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED), 10/01/26
- California Registered Nurse License, Active, 08/01/27
- New York Registered Nurse License, Active, 07/01/26
- Florida Registered Nurse License, Active, 07/01/26
- ECG Certification, 01/01/27
Awards
- Nominee for Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, 09/01/23
- Recipient of Daisy Award of Extraordinary Nurses, 09/01/23
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit
Kaiser Permanente
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
03.2023 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Surgical Department
JOSE B. LINGAD MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL (JBLMGH)
07.2018 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Completed coursework towards EMT-Basic -
Lifeline EMS Academy, Inc.