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Sherwin Balisi

Dallas

Summary

Im a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing seeking sa patient care technician role within a well-established health facility to leverage my experience in providing exceptional patient care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician-PRN

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
11.2022 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Patient Care Technician -PRN

Ernest Health-Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute
09.2022 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Dental Assistant

Westbay Medicare
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.

Senior Company Admin Nurse

Al Tuwairqi Group Of Companies
09.2008 - 09.2018
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
  • Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Staff Nurse

Dr. Emigdio C. Cruz Jr. Memorial Hospital
04.2008 - 09.2008


⦁ Collects current symptoms as well as detailed patient history then consults and coordinates with the health care team to assess plan, implementation and evaluate patient care plan.
⦁ Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely in timely manner in the appropriate format and forms.
⦁ Assist physician during physical exams, diagnostic and treatment.
⦁ Records patient currents vital signs.
⦁ Prepares and administer medicines (orally, subcutaneously and thru IV) and records prescribe medication.
⦁ Carry out different procedures necessitating patient's treatment such as IV Therapy, assist in catheterization, endotracheal intubation, etc.
⦁ Assist in administering resuscitation during emergency cases.
⦁ Coordinates with other departments and health team members.
⦁ Document medications and other treatments (nebulization, suctioning, etc.).
⦁ Observe and record patients' reactions to medications or treatments.
⦁ Maintain good bedside care
⦁ Ensure that contraptions are properly connected and secured to the patients. (Intravenous fluids, oxygen therapy, etc.)
⦁ Manage basic life support and stabilizes patients until the attending physician available.
⦁ Cleans and bandages wounds.
⦁ Asses patient status and notify physician of clinical changes.
⦁ Educates patient/family on health care needs, condition and discharge planning.
⦁ Maintain patient charts and confidential file
⦁ Develops patient care plan based on observations and assessments and recommend interventions to attain expected outcomes
⦁ Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients and follow universal precautions.
⦁ Maintains skills/competency related to special equipment, medications and procedures.
⦁ Responsible and accountable for the provision of care for patients.
⦁ Assist physicians during rounds.
⦁ Prepare the supplies needed for the procedure/treatment.
⦁ Allow patients and their families to verbalize their concerns regarding patient's condition.
⦁ Safeguard the patient's right to privacy and maintain confidentiality.
⦁ Observe and maintain correct aseptic techniques.
⦁ Discard waste properly.
⦁ Keep the patient's room clean and orderly; reinforce cleanliness at all times.
⦁ Reinforce safe keeping of valuables
⦁ Maintains effective working relationships with staff and the public.
⦁ Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Medical Director, Chief and Head Nurse.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of The Assumption
Pampanga, Philippines
03.2007

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Observation
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Infection control standards
  • Catheter Care
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • ADL support
  • Specimen Collection
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Emergency Response
  • Vital signs
  • Basic Life Support
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Care Quality

Certification

Certification in Basic Life Support

References

References are available on request

Timeline

Patient Care Technician-PRN

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
11.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician -PRN

Ernest Health-Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute
09.2022 - Current

Dental Assistant

Westbay Medicare
11.2020 - 03.2021

Senior Company Admin Nurse

Al Tuwairqi Group Of Companies
09.2008 - 09.2018

Staff Nurse

Dr. Emigdio C. Cruz Jr. Memorial Hospital
04.2008 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of The Assumption

Certification in Basic Life Support

Sherwin Balisi