SHEILA BALLARES
Pearland,TX
Summary
Highly qualified RN with more than 30 years of experience with medical/surgical, cardiovascular and thoracic telemetry patients, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
RN II
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, TX
03.2005 - Current
- Assessed cardiovascular, thoracic, medical/surgical patients and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Hartford, CT
08.2003 - 02.2005
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Hospital (through VHR)
Greenwood, MS
02.2000 - 02.2003
Registered Nurse
National Kidney And Transplant Institute
, Philippines
03.1997 - 11.1999
Registered Nurse
Sto. Tomas University Hospital
, Philippines
03.1994 - 11.1996
Registered Nurse
Hermo Medical Clinic
, Philippines
07.1992 - 02.1994
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sto. Tomas
Philippines03-1992
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and basic EKG interpretation
- Basic Life Support
- Chest tube, wound vac, and various drain management
- Wound care
- Venipuncture for blood draws and IV insertion
- Central venous line management
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Discharge planning
Timeline
RN II
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
08.2003 - 02.2005
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Hospital (through VHR)
02.2000 - 02.2003
Registered Nurse
National Kidney And Transplant Institute
03.1997 - 11.1999
Registered Nurse
Sto. Tomas University Hospital
03.1994 - 11.1996
Registered Nurse
Hermo Medical Clinic
07.1992 - 02.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sto. Tomas
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