Monitor Technician Team Leader

Eleonora A. Balibalita, BSN, CMT, ECG-BC

A. Application Information:

BALIBALITA, ELEONORA A.

Address: **** ******* **** ****, ********, Texas 77469 Daytime/Evening #: 832-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

B. Work Experience:

Certified Monitor Technician CMT, ECG-BC

September 2009 to PRESENT

METHODIST HOSPITAL Sugar Land

Supervisor: Jennifer Pazderny Phone # 281-***-**** Monitor Technician Duties:

• TEAM LEADER

• Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients in special care unit of hospital to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment;

• Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.

• Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.

• Informs the nurse or supervisor of variances to initiate examination of patient.

• Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout, using calipers, and posts information on patient records.

• Answers calls for assistance from patients and inquiries concerning patients from nurses, doctors and other medical staff;

• May perform other duties as described

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR

October 2017 to August 2024

Memorial Hermann Health System

Clinical Innovation Research Institute (CIRI)

Hours per week: 40

Director: Jacob Izquierdo, Phone # 713-***-****

• Assist Director, Finance Team & Research Team for Research with administrative tasks.

Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly Reports:

Oncology Report

Heart & Vascular Report

Allocation Report

Nurse Led Study Report

Drug Study Report

• Create and maintain a list of studies involving MHHS.

Study Summary List (old studies, active studies & newly submitted studies)

Create PI’s folder

Study Track entry of the newly submitted studies

• Provide information to persons seeking UT Guest Access:

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Maintain a list of eligible candidates

• Assist with operational review of proposed studies.

• Assist with other department as needed.

• Carry out other duties as requested by the Director of Research & Research & Finance team.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency;

• Serves as resource to other staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of research administration such as IRB approvals & Memorial Hermann Research approvals

• Excellent verbal and written qualification skills.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel/Word/Power Point) and of maintaining electronic databases and spreadsheets.

• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with investigators and research staff.

• Ability to communicate effectively with other hospital personnel.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Available to work “off hours” to meet deadlines as needed.

Monitor Technician

July 05, 2010 to June 28, 2013

Hours per week: 40

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL

Sugar Land, Texas

Monitor Technician/ICU Secretary

February 11, 2008 to June 25, 2010

MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL

Sugar Land, Texas

RESEARCH COORDINATOR II

January 2017 to August 2017

Hours per week: 40

Houston Methodist Hospital, 6445 Main St. Smith-773 Houston, Texas 77030 Supervisor: LaToya Ingram - Phone #: 713-***-****

• Performs administrative duties – screening calls; customer relations-receiving and directing visitors; filing and data entry; assist with overflow work from research staff and fill in for the office receptionist as needed;

• Recruitment

• Screens subjects according to protocol Inclusion/Exclusion criteria.

• Explains Informed Consent to potential enrollees, answers questions if any, and documents the informed consent process.

• Prepares lab tubes, process and ships specimen according to the sponsor’s requirements.

• Assist in muscle Biopsy procedure

• Study medication dose preparation and reconciliation.

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• Completes drug accountability records, dispenses study medications per protocol requirements.

• Completes source documents and enters data in electronic database.

• Works closely with sponsor monitors during site initiation visits, site monitoring visits and answers queries as needed.

• Attends investigator meetings, web & teleconferences.

• Keeping records of temperature logs of drug storage and freezers.

• Completes study close out visit by proper drug accountability and shipment of used and unused study medications.

• To perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. RESEARCH COORDINATOR II

November 14, 2014 to December 30, 2016

Hours per week: 40

Baylor College of Medicine/VAMC, 2002 Holcombe, Houston, Texas 77030 Supervisor: Dennis Villareal, MD - Phone #: 713-***-****

• Performs administrative duties – screening calls; managing calendars; making meeting and event arrangements; prepares agenda and minutes of the meeting; assist staff in preparing reports; training and supervising other support staff; customer relations-receiving and directing visitors; filing and data entry; assist with overflow work from research staff and fill in for the office receptionist as needed;

• Recruitment

• Screens subjects according to protocol Inclusion/Exclusion criteria.

• Explains Informed Consent to potential enrollees, answers questions if any, and documents the informed consent process.

• Prepares lab tubes, process and ships specimen according to the sponsor’s requirements.

• Perform EKG & Phlebotomy

• Assist in muscle Biopsy procedure

• Study medication dose preparation and reconciliation.

• Completes visit procedures according to protocol schedule, check lab results, concomitant medications, medical history and presence of adverse events.

• Completes drug accountability records, dispenses study medications per protocol requirements.

• Completes source documents and enters data in electronic database.

• Works closely with sponsor monitors during site initiation visits, site monitoring visits and answers queries as needed.

• Attends investigator meetings, web & teleconferences.

• Keeping records of temperature logs of drug storage and freezers.

• Completes study close out visit by proper drug accountability and shipment of used and unused study medications.

• To perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. STUDY COORDINATOR

July 05, 2013 to October 24, 2014

Hours per week: 40

SOUTHWEST HOUSTON RESEARCH, LTD

Supervisor: Felicia Chidolue Phone # 281-***-****

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• Explains Informed Consent to potential enrollees, answers questions if any, and documents the informed consent process.

• Prepares lab tubes, process and ships specimen according to the sponsor’s requirements.

• Perform EKG & Phlebotomy

• Study medication dose preparation and reconciliation.

• Completes visit procedures according to protocol schedule, check lab results, concomitant medications, medical history and presence of adverse events.

• Completes drug accountability records, dispenses study medications per protocol requirements.

• Completes source documents and enters data in electronic database.

• Works closely with sponsor monitors during site initiation visits, site monitoring visits and answers queries as needed.

• Attends investigator meetings, web & teleconferences.

• Keeping records of temperature logs of drug storage and freezers.

• Completes study close out visit by proper drug accountability and shipment of used and unused study medications.

• To perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Unit Secretary

METHODIST HOSPITAL - TMC

Dunn 8 East

DIRECTOR: Gloria Beriones Phone # 713-***-****

Unit Secretary Duties

• Act as administrative assistant to the entire nursing staff on the floor;

• Admit patients, administer and maintain patient records, break down medical charts for record keeping and coordinate billing;

• Communicate with the clinical staff to ensure all appropriate patient information is gathered;

• Answering phones, copying documents and making sure needed office supplies are available on the floor;

• Listening out when patients activate their call lights;

• Responding to questions from patients and families;

• Monitoring the flow of patients being admitted and discharged from the floor;

• Monitor the flow of patients leaving the floor for certain procedures;

• Adding written orders to the hospital computer systems;

• Work with patient medical charts and are responsible for keeping them updated with notes from doctors, lab results, x-ray results and other information relevant to patient care;

• Calls for rapid response/heart stat, ordering of emergency supplies, emergency lab work, the emergency call for the doctors and specialists and more during emergency;

• Greet family and visitors.

Industrial/Company Nurse

March 2002 to November 2005

PNCC SKYWAY CORPORATION

Paranaque City, PHILIPPINES

C. Additional Work Experience:

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Company Nurse):

• SCREENS ALL PATIENTS THAT SEEK CONSULTATION AT THE CLINIC.

• TAKES VITAL SIGNS, ADMINISTERS ORAL AND PARENTERAL MEDICATIONS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE COMPANY PHYSICIAN.

• ASSISTS THE COMPANY PHYSICIAN IN PROVIDING TREATMENT TO PATIENTS INCLUDING MINOR SURGERIES.

• MAINTAINS AND UPDATES ALL MEDICAL RECORDS OF ALL EMPLOYEES.

• HANDLES THE ACQUISITION OF ALL LICENSES AND GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS AND ENSURE THAT THEY ARE IN ORDER AND UPDATED.

• HANDLES THE TIMELY SUBMISSION OF ALL PERTINENT REPORTS TO THE MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNMENT REGULATORY BODIES LIKE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND BUREAU OF WORKING CONDITIONS.

• ACTS AS COMMITTEE SECRETARY OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE. ATTENDS ALL ITS MEETINGS, AND KEEPS A RECORD OF MINUTES.

• KEEPS INVENTORY OF ALL MEDICAL EQUIPMENTS AND SUPPLIES.

• PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL TEACHINGS FOR ALL PATIENTS.

• HOME OR HOSPITAL VISITATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

• COORDINATES SEMINARS & OTHER CLINIC ACTIVITIES INVOLVING OTHER DEPARTMENTS .

• ACTS AS LIAISON OFFICER WITH HEALTH MAINTENACE INSURANCE D. Education:

1. High School: Colegio de Sta. Catalina de Sena

City of Binan, Laguna, Philippines

2. Highest Level Completed: Bachelors Degree

3. College & University attended: St. Jude Manila, Philippines Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Total Credits: 4 Years (1987 to 1991)

E. Other Trainings Completed:

AMERICAN BOARD OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE, INC.

Basic ECG Level IB Cardiac Monitoring

Certificate #: 82418BE

Expiration Date: 08/24/2024

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

Heart Saver CPR AED

American Heart Association

HOLOGIC Osteoporosis Assessment

QDR For Windows Application Training

ASRT Reference # MAZ0082001F

8.0 Category A CE Credit

November 11 to 13, 2014

BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION PROCEDURE BY VENIPUNCTURE Michael E. DeBakey VAMC, Houston, Texas

Clinical Competency Certified

January 09, 2015

DEXA OPERATOR

Radiation Safety and Protection Program

ARRT # 067480

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4 hours CE Credit

Nov. 03, 2014

SHIPPING OF CATEGORY A, INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE AFFECTING HUMANS CATEGORY B, BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE

July 2013 to July 2015

F. Other Qualifications: (Job Related Skills):

• Possess strong office administrative skills in multi-tasking and time-management.

• Proficient with a vast array of concepts and technologies, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Hospital Software (Care 4, Health Information System [HIS], Method, Health Quest), Research Software (Cenduit/IVRS, PRA, Falcon, EPX, Tempo, Inform, e-PRO Diary, Clincard, Access Data Base, CPRS).

• Communicate effectively both in verbal and in writing.

• Abilities to self-manage organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates ability to maintain highly confidential information and operate independently.

• Reliable for attendance and punctuality.

H. General:

• US Citizen (Not a veteran, wife of a retired veteran). Page 6 of 6

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