Ma Jodel Balara
Wilkes-Barre,PA
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate nurse with over 16 years of experience providing specialized care to patients with a wide range of complex medical needs. Skilled in critical care nursing, mentoring staff, and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
2023.08 - Current
- Collaborates with physicians, pharmacists therapists, and other members of multidisciplinary team to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Mentors new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Serves as a preceptor to new nurses and a super user for EHR.
- Exhibits strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Provides direct patient care to post open heart patients, patients requiring CRRT, patients with multi organ failure and various critical illnesses.
Inpatient Travel Registered Nurse
Geisinger Community Health System
2022.07 - 2023.08
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Assigned to various ICU's within the Geisinger system while adhering to same policies and procedures but with widely differing work environments.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients that have suffered from stroke, brain injuries, seizure, meningitis and other brain related diseases.
- Adept with external ventricular drains, bolts, lumbar drains, Camino and Licox devices.
Travel Nurse - ICU
Host Healthcare
2022.02 - 2022.05
- Provided nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU and stem down ICU.
- Utilized AllScripts EHR.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units seamlessly integrating to diverse healthcare team,
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
2018.02 - 2022.02
- Proficient with cardiac monitors, ventilators, dialysis machine, ventriculostomy device, IABP, Impella.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses and acts as charge nurse when needed.
- Floated to various critical areas such as ICU, PCU, PACU, ER as needed.
- Cared for a broad range of patients including pediatrics, psychiatry, pre and post op patients
ICU Nurse
King Saud Medical City
2011.10 - 2017.08
- Provided the highest, culturally competent care to critically ill patients.
- Monitored patients closely and responded to calls and emergent life saving situations.
- Served as Super User for Innovian EHR, charge nurse and preceptor.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
Staff Nurse
Adam Health Center
2009.07 - 2011.06
- Skilled with community health nursing and expanded program of immunization
- Provided health education to the whole community about proper food sanitation, maternal and child health, maintaining health, and prevention of communicable diseases.
- Performed home visits with the doctor for identification of community problems and program implementation
Staff Nurse
Immaculate Heart of Mary Hospital
2007.07 - 2008.11
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly
- Proficient with assessment, phlebotomy, intubation, defibrillators and administering emergency drugs.
- Provided care during labor and delivery and scrubbed for minor and major surgery.
Staff Nurse
South Superhighway Medical Center
2006.10 - 2007.05
- Provided nursing care to children with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Performed appropriate treatments and administered medications as ordered by physician in accurate and timely manner.
- Developed and implemented nursing care in coordination with the patient, family and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Catanduanes State College
Philippines2006
Skills
- Preceptorship
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Critical Care Nursing
- Post open heart
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania - Valid until April 2025
BLS – Valid until August 2024
ACLS - Valid until May 2026
CCRN - Valid until August 2026
Reference
Available upon request
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
2023.08 - Current
Inpatient Travel Registered Nurse
Geisinger Community Health System
2022.07 - 2023.08
Travel Nurse - ICU
Host Healthcare
2022.02 - 2022.05
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
2018.02 - 2022.02
ICU Nurse
King Saud Medical City
2011.10 - 2017.08
Staff Nurse
Adam Health Center
2009.07 - 2011.06
Staff Nurse
Immaculate Heart of Mary Hospital
2007.07 - 2008.11
Staff Nurse
South Superhighway Medical Center
2006.10 - 2007.05
Bachelor of Science -
Catanduanes State College
Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania - Valid until April 2025
BLS – Valid until August 2024
ACLS - Valid until May 2026
CCRN - Valid until August 2026
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