REGISTERED NURSE
KATHLEEN TABADA
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
18 Erskine Avenue, Toronto,ON
Overview
Medical/Radiation Oncology professional with comprehensive background in oncology nursing and patient treatment. Brings valuable experience in administering chemotherapy and managing patient care plans to ensure optimal outcomes. Known for strong team collaboration and flexibility in dynamic healthcare environments, with key skills in patient education and critical care.
16+
years of professional experience
01+
Certification
Work History
12.2024 - Current1 Year 6 Months
Certified Chemotherapy Registered Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre | Bayview, Toronto, Canada
- Safely administer Chemotherapy, biotherapy and other oncology treatment as prescribed by the physicians
- Perform physical and emotional assessments, monitoring vital signs and evaluating laboratory findings and treatment effectiveness
- Collaborating with oncologist, pharmacist and other allied professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
04.2023 - Current3 Years 2 Months
Registered Nurse (Medical/ Radiation Oncology Unit)
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre | Bayview, Toronto, Canada
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Facilitated seamless patient transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal continuity of care for oncology patients.
- Organized support group sessions for oncology patients and their families to facilitate coping strategies and provide opportunities for peer connections among those facing similar challenges.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities specific to oncological nursing practice trends in order to maintain professional competency standards required by certification boards or state licensing agencies.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the oncology unit to enhance patient safety and satisfaction with care delivery processes.
- Served as a patient advocate during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring that the patient's needs were considered in decision-making processes related to their care plans.
11.2022 - 03.20234 Months
Clinical Nurse Extern (Chronic Malignant Hematology Unit/ Oncology)
Sunnybrook Health and Science Center | Bayview, Toronto, Canada
- Works with the supervising RHP to ensure they have the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties, under direct or indirect supervision such as patient assessments, measuring vital signs, assisting with ambulation and activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, feeding), completing documentation of care provided, and other care activities necessary in meeting the patient's personal needs and comfort.
- Provides assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating as per the hospital policy.
- Provides measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries.
- Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards.
- Other duties may include setting up patient rooms to receive patients, assist with admissions, transfers and discharges, intentional-rounding, responding to call bells, and performing safety checks.
- Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever in need
- Practices all procedures in keeping with infection control policies and the use of universal precautions.
- Work is moderately heavy involving lifting, considerable walking, and standing, bending, pushing and pulling of equipment.
- Participates as a team member.
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Encourages patients and provides compassionate person-centered care.
11.2021 - 08.20229 Months
Geriatric (Telephone) Triage Nurse
Sacred Haven Hospice/ Transitional Care | Los Angeles, California, USA
- Provide ongoing tele triage geriatric care with patient ratio of 6:1 as part of a long term aging facility during Pandemic time.
- Perform admission and discharge assessments, consolidate medications, monitor respiratory therapies, monitor diabetic patient insulin, monitor and follow up dialysis schedule and complete general daily tele rounds and periodic wellness checks of assigned caseload.
- Inventory nursing supply, order toward replenishment, manage usage to prevent fraud and waste.
- Ensure nutritional intake and balance of individual patients to prevent malnutrition and weight loss.
- Liaised with families regarding geriatric patient wellness, condition, behaviors, treatment plans, acute needs and other concerns.
01.2016 - 02.20193 Years 1 Month
Flight Attendant
Philippine Airlines | Manila, Philippines
- Ensured passenger safety through effective emergency procedures and compliance with aviation regulations.
- Delivered high-quality customer service by addressing passenger needs and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with crew members to maintain smooth flight operations and efficient boarding processes.
- Trained new flight attendants on safety protocols, service standards, and company policies.
01.2012 - 12.20153 Years 11 Months
Community Health Nurse II
Department of Health | Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
- Protected and improved health of Children, Maternal, Geriatric population with consultation and direct assistance.
- Managed Long term health concerns with skilled identification, assessment and treatment planning.
- Obtained necessary services for individuals within the province of Misamis Oriental community by coordinating referrals to relevant resources.
- Improved individual well-being with vision and hearing screenings, as well as proactive monitoring of weight and blood pressure.
- Intervened in crisis situations, employing communication, de-escalation and patient care strategies to resolve concerns.
- Promoted health across community through outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Delivered expert nursing care, including assessing, treating and preventing injuries and illnesses.
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases based on seasonal factors, age or current transmission rates.
- Checked patients' diets, physical activities and risk factors for disease.
- Offered knowledgeable, evidence-based health services in community-based locations.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
- Prepared patients for appointments, completing intake processes and giving instructions.
10.2010 - 01.20121 Year 3 Months
Medical Surgical Oncology Ward Registered Nurse
Polymedic General Hospital | Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
- Served diverse patient populations with in-depth knowledge of diverse injuries, surgical services, and disease states and correct techniques to manage each concern.
- Facilitated quality care and seamless shift changes with meticulous documentation and charting practices.
- Coordinated patient care and nursing workflows to manage high volume caseloads with available resources.
- Responded to medical alarms and emergent needs to deliver focused, compassionate care.
- Assessed patient needs and risk factors after careful interpretation of patient health history.
- Supported continuum of care from care plan development and implementation with ongoing assessments and discharge coordination.
- Assessed and treated medical and post-surgical wounds using proper techniques to promote healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science | Nursing
Lourdes College | Cagayan de Oro, Philippines | 03-2009
Lourdes College - Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
03-2009
Certification of Course Completion | Oncology/Chemotherapy Certification Course for Nurses
De Souza Institute | Toronto, Canada | 12-2024
De Souza Institute - Toronto, Canada
12-2024
Certified Chemotherapy Nurse
Certification of Course Completion | Intravenous and Phlebotomy Insertion for Nurses
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre | Bayview, Toronto, Canada | 10-2024
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Bayview, Toronto, Canada
10-2024
Vascular Unit
Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support Certification
Heaven Can Wait Emergency First Aid Inc | Toronto, Canada | 11-2025
Heaven Can Wait Emergency First Aid Inc - Toronto, Canada
11-2025
Diploma | Advanced Esthetics And Spa Operations
Oxford College | Mississauga, Canada | 01-2024
Oxford College - Mississauga, Canada
01-2024
Certification of Course Completion | Medical Coding and Billing
HIM Training Institute | Manila, Philippines | 08-2022
HIM Training Institute - Manila, Philippines
08-2022
Diploma | Medical Administration
Academy of Learning College | Toronto, Canada | 02-2022
Academy of Learning College - Toronto, Canada
02-2022
Skills
Certification
- CGFNS/TRUMERIT- Pennsylvania, USA May 2026 Status: REGISTERED NURSE-Certified
- COLLEGE OF NURSES OF ONTARIO-Toronto, Canada January 2023 Status: PASS/ REGISTERED NURSE
- NCLEX – USRN Board of Nursing State of New York-New, York USA November 2021 Status: PASS/ REGISTERED NURSE
- PHILIPPINE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION- National Licensure Exam June 2009 Status: PASS/ REGISTERED NURSE
Timeline
Certified Chemotherapy Registered Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
12.2024 - CurrentRead more
Registered Nurse (Medical/ Radiation Oncology Unit)
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
04.2023 - CurrentRead more
Clinical Nurse Extern (Chronic Malignant Hematology Unit/ Oncology)
Sunnybrook Health and Science Center
11.2022 - 03.2023Read more
Geriatric (Telephone) Triage Nurse
Sacred Haven Hospice/ Transitional Care
11.2021 - 08.2022Read more
Flight Attendant
Philippine Airlines
01.2016 - 02.2019Read more
Community Health Nurse II
Department of Health
01.2012 - 12.2015Read more
Medical Surgical Oncology Ward Registered Nurse
Polymedic General Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2012Read more
De Souza Institute - Certification of Course Completion, Oncology/Chemotherapy Certification Course for Nurses
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Certification of Course Completion, Intravenous and Phlebotomy Insertion for Nurses
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Oxford College - Diploma, Advanced Esthetics And Spa Operations
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HIM Training Institute - Certification of Course Completion, Medical Coding and Billing
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Academy of Learning College - Diploma, Medical Administration
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Lourdes College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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Heaven Can Wait Emergency First Aid Inc - Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support Certification,
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