Linda Balch
Newbury Park
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Expertise in cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and timely interventions, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Ready to leverage strong critical thinking and multitasking skills to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Simi Valley
Simi Valley
06.2002 - Current
- Provided patient care across multiple departments, adapting quickly to various needs.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Monitored cardiac telemetry patients for vital signs and rhythm abnormalities.
- Assisted in emergency response during cardiac events or complications.
- Monitored neurological status, ensuring timely interventions for patient safety
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Radiologic Technologist
Newbury Park Urgent Care
Newbury Park
03.1996 - 04.2001
- Performed imaging procedures using X-ray and other radiologic equipment.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected blood specimens following safety and infection control protocols.
- Assisted physicians with casting and splinting of fractures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA06-2002
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technician
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA06-1995
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Simi Valley
06.2002 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Newbury Park Urgent Care
03.1996 - 04.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technician
Moorpark College