Maureen Balote
Auburn,CA
Summary
Competent and caring Nursing professional offering 20 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume emergency room environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Excited to bring expertise in patient care to growing hospital. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse II- ER
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Auburn, CA
11.2006 - Current
- Perform MSE reflecting sound clinical knowledge & judgement, & consistent w/ Standardized Procedure & State/ Federal regulations
- Provides competent Emergency nursing care, for all ages, acuities and conditions to all patients that come to the ER
- Administered and managed oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients including titrating infusions & pediatric medications
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Delegates appropriately & coordinates duties of health care team members
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated care for up to 4 patients per shift in busy emergency setting with strict quality and cost constraints.
Staff Nurse- Outpatient Endoscopy Unit
Sutter Outpatient Endoscopy
Roseville, CA
09.2008 - 04.2014
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures.
- Followed nurses’ instructions and physicians’ orders when administering oral and injected medications.
- Measured vital statistics and applied monitoring equipment to prepare patients for procedures.
- Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security.
Staff Registered Nurse- Critical Care Unit
Barking Havering NHS Trust
Romford, Essex UK
04.2002 - 04.2006
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Greeted visitors and established purpose of visit to complete check-in procedure quickly.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Staff Nurse
Newtonpark House Nursing Home
Dublin , Ireland
06.2001 - 04.2002
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Coordinated resident care and staffing of memory care services and provided input in pre-admission assessments and decision-making.
- Ensured smooth transition of residents into new environment.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security.
- Created individualized service or program plans by assessing resident history and preferences.
- Remained alert to conditions interfering with safety and well-being of residents involved in activities.
- Charted resident responses, progress to approaches used and reported abnormal signs and symptoms to medical care professionals on staff.
- Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Staff Nurse- ER
Madonna And Child Hospital
Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
11.1997 - 06.2001
- Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Stabilized patients, determined their health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Button Doctors' College
Butuan City Philippines03.1997
Skills
- Triage First trained
- EPIC EMR
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Care planning
- CPR and BLS certified
- PALS certified
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Timeline
Staff Nurse- Outpatient Endoscopy Unit
Sutter Outpatient Endoscopy
09.2008 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse II- ER
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
11.2006 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse- Critical Care Unit
Barking Havering NHS Trust
04.2002 - 04.2006
Staff Nurse
Newtonpark House Nursing Home
06.2001 - 04.2002
Staff Nurse- ER
Madonna And Child Hospital
11.1997 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Button Doctors' College
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