HEROEKING M. BALOFINOS
General Santos City,PHILIPPINES
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with approximately three years of Emergency Department experience in a tertiary hospital setting. Philippine Registered Nurse and NCLEX-RN passer with New York State nursing credential status. Delivers safe, patient-focused Emergency Department care for adults with medical, surgical, traumatic, and neurological conditions. Manages triage, rapid assessment, IV therapy, ECG monitoring, and escalation of clinical deterioration to support timely intervention and effective patient flow. Strengthens documentation quality, chart accuracy, and compliance through audits, quality assurance activity, and evidence-based nursing practice. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, and compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse position in the United Arab Emirates to contribute clinical expertise, strong prioritization skills, and a commitment to international standards of patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
General Santos Doctors Hospital, Inc.
General Santos City
01.2023 - Current
- Support triage and patient prioritization, recognize signs of clinical deterioration, and escalate urgent findings to the appropriate clinician.
- Provide nursing care for patients requiring urgent interventions, close monitoring, and emergency stabilization within scope of practice and hospital protocols.
- Executed emergency response protocols during critical situations and resuscitation activities to ensure timely patient intervention.
- Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments for patients presenting with medical, surgical, traumatic, and other acute conditions.
- Conducted neurological screenings and NIH Stroke Scale assessments to identify and respond to acute neurological conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications and IV therapy while monitoring vital signs and oxygenation.
- Reassessed patients after interventions and promptly communicated changes in clinical status.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to support safe patient management and efficient Emergency Department flow.
Quality Assurance / Quality Management Committee Member
General Santos Doctors Hospital, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Reviewed process gaps and implemented corrective actions to elevate documentation quality and ensure safe patient care.
- Engaged in quality assurance activities to enhance patient safety, improve clinical documentation, and ensure compliance with hospital policies.
- Conducted nursing chart audits to identify and rectify incomplete documentation and discrepancies, facilitating continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
General Santos Doctors Medical School Foundation, Inc.
General Santos City, Philippines05-2022
Diploma of Higher Education -
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
General Santos City 01-2018
Skills
- Nursing triage
- Acute monitoring
- Stroke assessment / NIHSS
- IV therapy administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- BLS / ACLS
- ECG monitoring
- Infection prevention
- EMR/EHR and nursing documentation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Empathetic communication
- Patient-flow coordination
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Patient handover
- Care procedure knowledge
- Holistic care
- Excellent clinical decision making
- Catheter and wound care
Certification
- Philippine Registered Nurse — PRC license number: 0952156 | Validity: August 29, 2029
- NCLEX-RN / New York State RN credential — Active license | license number: N40934
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — Issued by American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — Issued by American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) training/certification — Issued by APEX Innovation
Clinical Trainings/Rotations
- Emergency Room unit
- Intesnive Care Unit
- Hemodialysis Unit
- Medical-Surgical Unit
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- Customer Service Training
- Safe and Emergency Preparedness Training
Custom
Target locations: Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) — Member
REFERENCES
MARY GRACE JANIOLA, RN
General Santos Doctors’ Hospital Inc.
Emergency Room Supervisor
Marygracejaniola191@gmil.com I 09237407829
DHOREEN CASTILLO, RN
General Santos Doctors’ Hospital Inc.
Emergency Room HEAD NURSE
dhoewwnmbc@gmil.com I 09332161516
Timeline
Quality Assurance / Quality Management Committee Member
General Santos Doctors Hospital, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
General Santos Doctors Hospital, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
General Santos Doctors Medical School Foundation, Inc.
Diploma of Higher Education -
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University