JOAN MARIE TACATA
San Diego
Summary
RN with over 15 years of experience. Compassionate and results-driven RN with extensive experience in different patient care settings. Recognized for strong clinical and critical thinking skills, leadership, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN,per Diem - MS/Telemetry,3-4 x12hr
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles
06.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and support in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges seamlessly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Participated in training new nursing staff on hospital procedures and policies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Travel Registered Nurse, MS/Telemetry
Kaiser Permanenter San Diego Service Area
San Diego
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
Registered Nurse - per Diem, MS/Telemetry
Alvarado Medical Center, now UCSD
San Diego
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create patient care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Register Nurse - Travel , MS/ Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles
08.2022 - 04.2023
Travel RN, Med Surg, Trauma
UCLA Medical Center
Torrance
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed wound dressing changes following prescribed orders from the physician.
- Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Reported any abnormal findings or changes in patient's condition immediately to the attending physician.
Travel RN - Med Surg/ Telemetry
San Bernardino Community Hospital
San Bernardino
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Documented patient assessments and nursing interventions accurately in records.
Travel RN, Long-Term Acute Care
Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital
Marrero
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
Travel RN - Transplant Unit
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Staff Nurse, Telemetry/ Pulmonary Unit
CoxHealth South Hospital
Springfield
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses consistently.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions especially on BiPAP, CPAP and high flows, management of care and long-term vents.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Pagosa Springs
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Managed life-support equipment and ensured proper function during emergencies.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, utilizing critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient conditions utilizing critical thinking skills.
RN Utility Management
Shearwater Health
Taguig
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Reviewed patient charts and approved advanced imaging like CT scan, MRI and PET scans for oncology and medical surgical patients based on evidence based protocols.
Staff Nurse, Outpatient Clinic
The Medical City Clinics
Metro Manila
09.2010 - 03.2014
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Coordinated treatment and management plans with other health care teams.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and echocardiograms per the doctor's order.
- I was trained to perform 2D echocardiography.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
Ilocos Sur, Philippines03-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Charting and documenting
- Direct patient care
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Time management
- Supply management
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Patient care assignment
- Duty delegation
- Team leadership
- Staff training
Objective
To build a long-term career in a well-established institution with an opportunity to integrate and apply my knowledge and skills and to optimize my professional and personal growth for future advancement as well as to serve with passion, commitment and devotion for the attainment of the institution's goal.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
Ilocano
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIHSS
Electronic Medical Record
- Epic
- Cerner
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, MS/Telemetry
Kaiser Permanenter San Diego Service Area
11.2024 - 02.2025
Charge RN,per Diem - MS/Telemetry,3-4 x12hr
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - per Diem, MS/Telemetry
Alvarado Medical Center, now UCSD
05.2023 - 05.2023
Register Nurse - Travel , MS/ Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
Travel RN, Med Surg, Trauma
UCLA Medical Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
Travel RN - Med Surg/ Telemetry
San Bernardino Community Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2022
Travel RN, Long-Term Acute Care
Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
Travel RN - Transplant Unit
Houston Methodist Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse, Telemetry/ Pulmonary Unit
CoxHealth South Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2019
RN Utility Management
Shearwater Health
03.2014 - 03.2016
Staff Nurse, Outpatient Clinic
The Medical City Clinics
09.2010 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Philippines