Ralph Robert Tan
Registered Nurse
106-69 Leonard Crescent, Red Deer
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
HC/SL - Alberta Health Services
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Developed professional relationships with community partners to enhance available support services for patients transitioning from acute care settings.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Home Care - Saskatchewan Health Authority
07.2017 - 05.2023
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inpatient Rehab - Saskatchewan Health Authority
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Longterm Care - Saskatchewan Health Authority
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
General Surgery - Saskatchewan Health Authority
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Registered Nurse
OR Nurse - Dav. Or. Provincial Hospital
01.2010 - 08.2014
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Participated in OR quality initiatives, providing constructive feedback to enhance future performance.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Supported patients during administration of anesthesia.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Philippines 06.2003 - 2007.03
Skills
Clinical assessment
Direct patient care
Care management
Patient care planning
Case management
Emotional awareness
Medical records management
Resource utilization
Palliative care
Care coordination
Care plan development
Patient advocacy
EMR / EHR
Home infusion care
Medication management
Teamwork and collaboration
Dementia care
Vitals monitoring
Wound care
Registration
CRNA - 2023 to present
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
HC/SL - Alberta Health Services
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inpatient Rehab - Saskatchewan Health Authority
02.2018 - 10.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Longterm Care - Saskatchewan Health Authority
02.2018 - 10.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
General Surgery - Saskatchewan Health Authority
08.2017 - 10.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Home Care - Saskatchewan Health Authority
07.2017 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
OR Nurse - Dav. Or. Provincial Hospital
01.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Silliman University
06.2003 - 2007.03
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