MANJU BALA
Modesto
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with 19 years of acute care experience and leadership as Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse III. Expertise in managing complex medical-surgical, telemetry, oncology, bariatric, and COVID-19 cases. Committed to clinical mentorship, patient advocacy, and quality improvement initiatives, supporting unit development and readiness for Clinical Nurse IV.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Med-Telemetry RN / Charge Nurse / Clinical Nurse III
Memorial Medical Center
Modesto
02.2006 - Current
- Provided advanced care to high-acuity medical-telemetry, oncology, bariatric, and COVID-19 patients while overseeing unit operations.
- Advocated for patients and families, collaborated with interprofessional teams, ensured safe, evidence-based care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and safety.
- Led audits on hand hygiene, Foley, central line, blood administration, and bedside reporting; mentored new nurses and students, fostering professional growth and enhancing unit performance.
- Served on Diabetes Resource Committee and as Experience of Care Champion, promoting patient-centered care and ensuring staff adherence to best practices, which improved care quality.
Observation & Med-Telemetry RN / Charge Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
Modesto
05.2008 - 05.2016
Surgical Floor RN / Charge Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
Modesto
02.2007 - 02.2008
RN Preceptor - Renal Floor
Memorial Medical Center
Modesto
12.2006 - 01.2007
Nurse Extern
Memorial Medical Center
Modesto
08.2005 - 08.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant / Unit Clerk
Memorial Medical Center
Modesto
08.2000 - 08.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2024 - 08.2025
Associate Degree -
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA 01.2005 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Education -
Govt College of Education
India, India 01.1989 - 04.1990
Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
MCM
Chandigarh , India 04.1986 - 04.1989
Skills
- Patient assessment management
- Early recognition of patient deterioration
- Rapid Response
- Code Blue
- Foley
- Central line
- Blood administration
- Hand hygiene
- Infection prevention
- Patient-centered care
- Patient advocacy
- Patient flow
- Quality and safety leadership
- Charge Nurse leadership
- Staffing
- Budget compliance
- Patient experience improvement
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Mentorship
- Preceptorship
- Committee initiatives
- Diabetes Resource Committee
- Experience of Care Champion
- Staff safety
- N95/TB Fit Testing
- Bedside reporting audits
Degree
- BSN
- RN
- PCCN
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California
- PCCN - Progressive Care Certified Nurse, 04/01/22
- ACLS Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
- N95/TB Fit Testing Instructor, 2010-Present
Phone - Number
- BSN
- RN
- PCCN
Leadership And Committees
- BSN
- RN
- PCCN
Professional Statement
- BSN
- RN
- PCCN
Timeline
Bachelor of Science -
Grand Canyon University
05.2024 - 08.2025
Observation & Med-Telemetry RN / Charge Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
05.2008 - 05.2016
Surgical Floor RN / Charge Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
02.2007 - 02.2008
RN Preceptor - Renal Floor
Memorial Medical Center
12.2006 - 01.2007
Med-Telemetry RN / Charge Nurse / Clinical Nurse III
Memorial Medical Center
02.2006 - Current
Nurse Extern
Memorial Medical Center
08.2005 - 08.2006
Associate Degree -
Modesto Junior College
01.2005 - 12.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant / Unit Clerk
Memorial Medical Center
08.2000 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Education -
Govt College of Education
01.1989 - 04.1990
Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
MCM
04.1986 - 04.1989