RALPH VINCENT BALOLONG
Roseville,CA
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse delivering individualized patient care in high-stress environments. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary medical teams to develop and implement care plans. Committed to optimizing treatment outcomes through comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing education for families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
MSN ICU Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, USA
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient status, administered medications, assisted with mobility and rehabilitation, and collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement effective care plans.
- Conducted frequent assessments, managed complex patient needs, and ensured patient safety and comfort throughout recovery process.
- Delivered comprehensive care for patients with neurological disorders and those recovering from surgery or acute medical conditions to support optimal recovery.
Neuro ICU Nurse
Community Regional Hospital
Fresno, USA
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided direct patient care to patients who had stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, brain tumors, seizure disorder, back surgeries, drug overdoses, and various neurological surgeries.
- Perform timely assessment, conduct apt scales like NIHSS and relay this to the respective members of the health care team.
- Assess the neurological status of a patient with problems affecting the neurological system.
- Performed specialized interventions such as ventilator management, care of EVD, inotropes, sedation, pupillometry, ABG sampling, NGT and foley insertion and various nursing procedures.
- Administered medications, monitored side effects, and evaluated medication effectiveness for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes, enhancing understanding and support for care.
- Managed operations of 30-bed trauma center in Fresno, ensuring compliance with stroke accreditation standards to improve patient care quality.
ICU Nurse
Stanford Trivalley Hospital
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Provides specialized care to critically ill or injured patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, managed life-support equipment, and collaborated with healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Responded to emergencies, performed assessments, and maintained detailed patient records to ensure accurate treatment and continuity of care.
- Requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work in high-stress environments.
International RN Respiratory Care ICU Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
Rhode Island, USA
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with physicians and other members of the health care team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, performed timely assessments, and apt interventions.
- Coordinated patient flow and care in a Level 1 trauma centre with 12-18 beds.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, and management strategies to empower informed decision-making.
- Trained new nurses and led unit operations as Nurse in Charge, enhancing team competency and leadership.
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Hospital Of North Tees And Hartlepool
Stockton-on-tees, UK
02.2010 - 08.2022
- Performed nursing interventions including wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation and behavior to physicians for timely treatment adjustments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and management strategies to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure comprehensive post-discharge care, facilitating healing and recovery.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Contractual Nurse ICU-CCU
Dagupan City Hospital
Dagupan City, Philippines
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Provided direct care to intubated, critically ill patients, enhancing healthcare delivery in a 500-bed capacity hospital.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Assessed healthcare needs and treatment goals for each patient, coordinating with providers to connect them to optimal care resources.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, stroke, myocardial problems and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses and treatment options, improving understanding of neurological conditions and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in development of guidelines for critical care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom07-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines03-2006
No Degree - Clinical Assessment Skills
Teesside University
Teesside, United Kingdom01-2019
No Degree - Critical Care Competency
Teesside University
Teesside, United Kingdom01-2016
No Degree - Preceptorship Training
Teesside University
Teesside, United Kingdom02-2012
No Degree - Highschool
Dominican School
Dagupan City, Philippines03-2002
No Degree - Elementary Education
College of St. Michael The Archangel
Dagupan City, Philippines03-1998
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Advanced IV Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Precepting
Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Trained
- CCRN certified nurse
- Pulmonary hypertension Medication trained
- ACLS trained
- BLS trained
- UK Nurse license holder
- Licensed ICU Nurse - 2007-2009 Philippines, 2010-2022 ICU/HDU nurse United Kingdom
Accomplishments
- Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
- Successfully provided quality care to critically or acutely ill patients in an ICU setting.
- Key trainer for Draeger Evita XL ventilator (United Kingdom).
- Trained in Continuous Renal Replacement therapy utilizing CiCa and heparin.
- Trained in commencing and administering continuous pulmonary hypertension medications.
- Transfer training trainer/facilitator.
- Ventilator, NIV machine, pumps, and other medical devices trained.
- Supervised a team of 10-14 staff members.
- Finished Critical Care Course, Physical Assessment, and Mentoring.
- CCRN Certified.
- Nominated for Daisy award and multiple awards for being recognized as an excellent nurse and mentor.
Timeline
MSN ICU Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
05.2025 - Current
ICU Nurse
Stanford Trivalley Hospital
02.2025 - 05.2025
Neuro ICU Nurse
Community Regional Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2025
International RN Respiratory Care ICU Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2024
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Hospital Of North Tees And Hartlepool
02.2010 - 08.2022
Contractual Nurse ICU-CCU
Dagupan City Hospital
11.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Teesside University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
No Degree - Clinical Assessment Skills
Teesside University
No Degree - Critical Care Competency
Teesside University
No Degree - Preceptorship Training
Teesside University
No Degree - Highschool
Dominican School
No Degree - Elementary Education
College of St. Michael The Archangel