Garla Kahue
Waianae,HI
Summary
Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Waianae, HI
06.2002 - Current
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments in Kaiser Permanente acute care settings for 9 years before transitioning to outpatient specialty care setting for the past 15 years and going.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Managed triage decisions and prioritized nursing care
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams on treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless treatment.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Trained staff on updated clinical protocols and procedures.
- Responded to medical emergencies, employing critical thinking and fast-paced decision-making skills.
- Acted as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance communication and support.
- Assessed patient pain levels and implemented appropriate pain management techniques.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
Medical Assistant for Dermatologist
Wayne Fujita Inc
‘Aiea, Hawaii
01.2001 - 05.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient intake, vital signs, and exam room preparation at a medical office.
- Facilitated patient access to care by organizing and scheduling appointments efficiently, managing calendars, and coordinating patient flow across daily clinic operations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Facilitated diagnostic processes by collecting samples from patients in a clinical setting. for patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into an electronic health record system.
- Organized charts, documents, and supplies to support team productivity and facilitate smooth clinical workflows.
- Oversaw patient intake process at Wayne Fujita Inc. clinic. and updated medical records at Wayne Fujita Inc. clinic.
- Supported front desk tasks and resolved patient questions with professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI 08.1995 - 05.2000
Waianae High School
Waianae, HISkills
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Triage assessment
- Epic charting
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Team training and development
- Organizational skills
- Self motivation
- Cultural competency
Accomplishments
- Kaiser Ambulatory Specialty Nurse of the Year 2016
Certification
- Hawaii RN License
- BLS/CPR certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2002 - Current
Medical Assistant for Dermatologist
Wayne Fujita Inc
01.2001 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hawaii At Manoa
08.1995 - 05.2000
Waianae High School