Kristina was born on April 4th in Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A.
Christopher Balagtas, Carmelita “Emily” Balagtas, Eduardo Balagtas and Kristina Balagtas
Kristina was born to Mrs. Carmelita “Emily” Balagtas and Mr. Eduardo Balagtas. She is the younger sister of Mr. Christopher Balagtas.
She attended Mount St. Mary Academy High School
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A.
She Graduated from Baptist Health Schools in Little Rock, Arkansas
Major: Vocational Nursing
“Kristina grew up admiring her parents who are both nurses. When she moved to California 11 years ago, she went into the specialized field of hospice on a whim, not knowing what it truly entailed. After being in the field for more than a decade, she says, "I'm glad I took that leap of faith because I truly feel I have found my calling and I can't see myself doing anything else."
VITAS HEALTHCARE
2011-2018
Visiting Nurse
ICC Nurse
Intensive Comfort Care Nurse
Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
Evaluates patient /family needs in the preparation and executions of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team and the effectiveness of treatments and monitors patients reactions.
Performs selected acts in care of the terminally ill under the direct supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications.
Sojourn Hospice & Palliative Care
2018-2020
Visiting Nurse
Provided compassionate patient care as indicated by the plan of care.
Perform wound care using the appropriate technique as ordered by the attending physician.
Provided patient and family/caregiver education pertinent to patient’s diagnosis and plan of care.
Complete accurate and timely documentation.
Collaborates with core team, MD, RN, MSW, and Chaplains to ensure high-quality and individualized patient care.
Utilizes supplies and equipment as directed by physician orders.
Bristol Hospice
2020
Visiting Nurse
Provided compassionate patient care as indicated by the plan of care.
Perform wound care using the appropriate technique as ordered by the attending physician.
Provided patient and family/caregiver education pertinent to patient’s diagnosis and plan of care.
Complete accurate and timely documentation.
Collaborates with core team, MD, RN, MSW, and Chaplains to ensure high-quality and individualized patient care.
Utilizes supplies and equipment as directed by physician orders.
ANX Home Healthcare and Hospice Care
2020-Present
Hospice Nurse