Telephonic triage nurse- family health

Maria Sylvia Sibala Taala, RN, BSN

Mobile: 213-***-****/Email: *******@*****.***

REGISTERED NURSE

Registered Nurse with 14 years of proven experience in the medical care industry. Accomplished and performed in various roles in bedside nursing, case management, pain management, and home health nursing practice. Possess a wealth of knowledge in triage nursing via telephonic and/or in-person care in both caring for civilian and United States Department of Defense (DoD) personnel and families. Strong background in military healthcare database systems. Fluent in English, Tagalog, and Cebuano.

WORK EXPERIENCE

36th Medical Group Family Health Clinic. 02/2020 – 3/2022 Family Health Nurse Andersen AFB, Guam

Provided Telephonic nurse triage for veterans, active duty and family members of the Military community. Administered medications, physical assessment and other Nursing interventions for patients in the Military Treatment Facility.

• Provided medication reconciliation, refills, renew referrals under approval and instructions of the provider.

• Collaborated and communicated with healthcare team plan of action to provide optimum care for the patient.

• Operated ALTHA, CHCS and Tricare referral systems.

• Scheduled patient for appointments with providers. Healthy Living at Home Health. 10/2017 – 12/2018

Field Nurse Monterey, CA

Provided a complete Initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs and conducted a physical assessment and history of current and previous illness. Initiated plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient status and needs changes. Handled follow up with hospital discharge in transition to home health care. Performed nursing procedures, medication administration, and other nursing interventions. Provided health teaching and instructions to patients and family.! Documented and coordinated with different health professionals to cater with patient’s needs.

Florida Hospital Celebration Pain Management Unit 3/2015 - 8/2017 Pain Management Nurse Celebration Place, Kissimmee FL Assessed patients upon admission, collected health history, and other significant information in relation to patient’s health status. Provided medication reconciliation and patient education on pre-/procedural/post-procedural actions, and provided reading materials to patients as reference, and answered additional questions and concerns. Assisted Physician during pre-/procedural/post-procedural actions.

• Performed as an admission procedure and recovery nurse.

• Coordinated with different facilities to obtain patient medical records and/or test results.

• Provided detailed reports to Physicians about patient health history, presented issues and records or tests results available

• Ensured patient understood MD instructions on the procedure offered during consultation.

• Prepared patients for the procedure by inserting intravenous lines to patients. Assisted Physician inside procedure room and sedated patients per MD order while monitoring patient’s vital signs and status while procedures are on-going. Documented the procedure and provided patient status report to the recovery Nurse.!

Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital 8/2012 – 7/2014 Transitional Care Unit Staff Nurse 4320 Maricopa St. Torrance CA Provided and supervised professional and independent nursing care for patients. ! Assessed patient, provided nursing care plan, and delegate the proper care for patient. Supervised professional nursing care delivery to promote optimal health and independence.

• Led clinical teams and applied general nursing knowledge in bed side care and advocated for the patient to better assist patient and family.

• Coordinated with facilities and units such as: lab, pharmacy, and etc. Maria Taala, RN, BSN page 2

• Provided patients with all necessary care, administered medication, oral and IV, and performed bedside nursing procedures per MD order.

• Provided daily online documentation and gave reports to Physician and supervisors as needed.

• Supervised, assigned and delegated to licensed vocational nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel and other care givers as needed.

Duhaney Home Health. 10/2012 – 2/2014

Field Nurse El Segundo, CA

Provided a complete Initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs and conducted a physical assessment and history of current and previous illness. Initiated plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient status and needs changes.

Envision Home Health. 11/2011 – 5/2012

Quality Assurance Nurse Torrance, CA

Maintained compliance with the state and federal regulations on nursing documentations. Fulfilled administrative requirements by completing all necessary documents and record keeping. Worked with the team on quality assurance and risk management indicators for nurses and developed initiatives that assist QA standard. Screened patient’s charts and documentations.

61st Medical Squadron 1/2011 – 3/2011

Clinical Nurse Los Angeles AFB, CA

Performed telephone clinical triaging for patients in the military community and collected patients’ medical history and developed appropriate nursing care plan. Documented telephone interactions and gave reports to the physician and other health care personnel involved in patient care.

• Assessed patients in the clinic and assisted with their needs.

• Provided health teachings to patient and family and coordinated with different facilities in relation to patient care and assist with patient referrals.

Goodwill Plus Home Health 9/2009 – 4/2010

Field Nurse/Case Management 233 E Pomona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA Provided initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs and conducted a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness. Initiated plan of care and made necessary revisions as patient status and needs changed.

• Provided health teaching and instructions to patients and family.

• Documented and coordinated with different health professionals to cater with patient’s needs.

• Developed care plan to establish goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions that included family in the process planning and coordinated care assigned for patient.

Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital PACU 6/2008 – 6/2009 Staff Nurse Philippines

Assessed and monitor patient’s status, post-surgery and administered medication and performed bedside procedures per MD order.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing St Paul University Dumaguete, Dumaguete City, Philippines CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse in the state of California RN 757643: Current Basic Life support training for health care provider (BLS) America Heart Association: Current

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