RONELYNE TUNGPALAN
********.*@*****.*** 808-***-**** Las Vegas, NV 89113
Summary
Versatile float nurse with strong skills in monitoring patient conditions and providing evidence based care treatments. In-depth understanding of various medical equipment and experience in working in home health and acute care hospital systems. Adaptable to new people, treatments and protocols. Seeking to obtain a full-time position as a RN with a great company which will allow me to further advance my nursing skills, and life-long learning in the field of nursing.
Skills
● Skilled in Med/Surg,, LTACH, home health, rehab and assisted living.
● Proficient with electronic charting systems such as Cerner, Epic, LTC computer charting, HHC, Meditech, Healthland.
● Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
● Proficient with computer skills which includes navigating through multiple systems and inputting data through Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and other office programs. Education and Training
Hawaii Pacific University College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Dean's list, Spirit Honors and Leadership award.
Program completion: December 2012
License and Certifications
RN License:
Hawaii, Nevada, California, Oregon, Texas,
Arizona, Washington and North Carolina
Certifications:
BLS, ACLS and NIHSS.
● Attention to Detail
● Creative Problem Solving
● Critical Thinking
● Care Coordination
● Treatment Preparation
● Patient Condition Monitoring
● Patient Examination
● Patient Care Oversight
● Accurate Documentation
PHP Travel
Columbia Memorial
Hospital Astoria, OR
Travel RN
07/2024- 10/2024
36 Hours/Week
Intermountain Health
Chemo Infusion Nurse/
Breast care coordinator
assistant
Las Vegas, NV
04/2024- 10/2024
Per- Diem
AYA Travel Agency
Desert View Hospital
Travel Nurse
Las Vegas, NV
12/2023- 03/2024
36 Hours/Week
Total Infusion Care
Infusion RN
Las Vegas, NV
10/2023- Present
Per-Diem
AMN Travel Agency
Kaiser Clackamas
Float Pool Travel Nurse
Oregon City, OR
07/2023 - 09/2023
36 Hours/Week
Apex Home Health
Premier Home Health
Las Vegas, NV
Home Health RN Nurse
01/2023 – 10/2023
Per diem
Critical Access hospital/ Medical Surgical Unit
● 25 bed unit/ 5:1 nursing to patient ratio
● Conducted admission assessments and provided discharge education and teaching to family and patient before discharge
● Administered prescribed medications via IV, IM, subcutaneous or orally
● Experienced in wound and drainage tube care and management.
● Managed care plans and executed treatment to ensure successful discharge from facility and decrease patient readmission into the hospital setting. Oncology/Hematology Infusion Clinic
● 20 Chemo/Hematology chair clinic
● Accessed ports and peripheral IV starts daily.
● Monitored and provided care to chemotherapy and radiation therapy patients.
● Assisted breast care coordinator with tracking and monitoring patients with positive mammograms and biopsies to ensure proper treatment is made. Medical Surgical Unit
● 24 bed Critical Access hospital.
● Quickly treat and/ or identify patients who need access to a higher level of care.
● Communicate with providers on duty to ensure patient safety and prompt treatment.
● Responsible for implementing and evaluating patient service/care plans to ensure that the patient needs are being met.
Home Health
● Provide first teaching of antibiotic therapy in patient home setting and or infusion clinic.
● Demonstration and teach-back performed to ensure understanding of self-administering IV, IM or SQ medication.
● Environmental and home safety evaluation patient safety. Medical Surgical Unit
● Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast paced changing and working environment.
● Managed care plans and executed treatment to ensure successful and safe discharge from the facility to help decrease patient readmission into hospital settings.
● Perform in-home visits to patients recently discharged from acute care hospitals.
● Wound care consultation and care performed.
● Assess need for community health resources and assisted/transported patients to appointments.
● Education provided regarding diet, lab draws and educated them about following up with a care provider.
● Proficient in troubleshooting wound vac, Aspira drains, Hemovac drains and catheters.
● Provided health education/teaching.
● Managed care experience, provided input from ancillary staff to provide the highest level of care for all home health residents.
● Performed peripheral venipunctures or port blood draws ordered. Aya Travel Salem, OR
Salem Health Hospital
Float Pool Travel Nurse
09/2022 - 12/2022
48 Hours/Week
Medical Surgical Unit
● Provided health education/teaching prior to discharge.
● Provided evidence-based care and treatment.
● Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast paced changing and working environment.
● Performed exams and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
● Developed patient health care plans for physician evaluation.
● Safeguarded patient privacy through stringent adherence to HIPAA requirements.
● Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
● Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Aureus Medical
University Medical
Center Las Vegas, NV
Float Pool Travel Nurse
08/2021 - 02/2022
36 Hours/Week
Medical Surgical Unit
● Able to identify cardiac changes and provide individualized patient care
● Experienced in starting heparin drips, oral blood thinners (ie. Warfarin, Pradaxa) and provided education pt on diet and labs such as PT/INR
● Provided management and teaching of the patients' diet, medications, symptoms, and disease process.
● Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
● Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Altres Staffing Agency
Honolulu, HI
Staff Nurse
04/2021 - 06/2021
40 Hours/Week
● Experienced in working in a remote vaccination clinic
● Accurately document and submit patient medical data into EMR
● Proven solid inbound and outbound telephonic skills
● Performed Covid-19 nasal swabs on-site utilizing Abbott machine
● Experienced in working at a medium level correctional facility.
● Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information.
Maui Memorial Medical
Center Wailuku, HI
Staff Nurse
01/2021 - 02/2021
36 Hours/Week
Medical Surgical Unit
● Provided care for contact, airborne, droplet and special contact isolation patients
● Monitored patients' cardiac rhythm for any abnormalities and notified physicians regarding changes or need for immediate treatment when needed
● Performs new admissions assessments and facilitates discharges to home or facility.
Logistics Health
Incorporated Kihei, HI
Charge Nurse
11/2020 - 01/2020
40 Hours/Week
● Performed COVID-19 nasal swabs for 100-200 people daily
● Remotely set up Abbott training equipment and conducted on-site testing
● Coordinated services and referrals to health clinics when patient tested positive for covid
● Educated clients on test results and COVID 19 prevention and precautions
● Accurately document and submit patient records to central monitoring
● Assess and triage 100+ clients daily and address immediate health concerns during visit.
Summerlin Hospital
Medical Center Las
Vegas, NV
Staff Nurse
04/2017 - 11/2020
36 Hours/Week
Medical Surgical- Neuro Unit
● Wound care experience with pressure sores, cellulitis, and surgical incision care
● Orient nursing students and new staff members to the telemetry unit
● Perform hourly rounding to ensure patient safety. Mountains Edge Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
Staff Nurse
11/2016 - 04/2017
36 Hours/Week
Medical Surgical Unit
● Provided evidence-based practice care and treatments to ensure safety and patient's needs are being met
● Maintained open communication between physicians, family members and the patient
● Performed tasks in compliance with hospital policies
● Experienced in administering intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous medications.
Complex Care Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
Charge nurse/ Staff Nurse
10/2015 - 11/2016
36 Hours/Week
Medical Surgical Unit/ Intermediate Care Unit
● Educate patients and family on plan of care, medications, treatments and health maintenance
● Experience in procedures such as Foley catheter insertion, central line care, IV insertions
Aloha Nursing and
Rehab Centre
Kaneohe, HI
Charge Nurse- LTAC/
Rehab
03/2014 - 10/2015
40 Hours/Week
● Provided licensed staff with the guidance and support to ensure that the patient is safe and is receiving the proper care that is stated on the patient's plan of care
● Responsible for preparing and performing medication administration and treatments for 25+ patients.
The Plaza
Honolulu, HI
Charge Nurse
06/2013 - 11/2014
40 Hours/Week
Assisted Living
● Provided exceptional care for residents under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing
● Coordinated services and referrals to health programs available for residents
● Responsible for conducting, coordinating and supervising staff on shift in the absence of Director of Nursing or manager on duty
● Responsible for implementing and evaluating resident service/care plans to ensure that the resident needs are being met
● Nurse admission screening and discharge teaching.