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Hamonangan Tambunan

Registered Nurse
Riverside,CA

Summary

Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in home and institutional care. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort and palliative care. Supports family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Maintains round-the-clock availability to patients and families. Smart and attentive Hospice Nurse gifted in calming both patients and caregivers through dynamic listening and interpersonal skills. Considered valuable asset in helping to manage pain and patients' needs. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Hospice Nurse

Right Choice Hospice
Riverside, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
  • Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse

Patton State Hospital
Patton , CA
07.2018 - Current
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.

Psychiatric Technician

Patton State Hospital
Patton, NC
01.2010 - 07.2018
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
  • Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.

Registered Nurse

Glendale Community Hospital
Glendale, CA
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Education

Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician

San Bernadino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
01.2017 - 05.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

San Bernadino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
08.2011 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indonesian Adventist University
Indonesia
08.2021 - 12.2022

Skills

Hospice Care

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Timeline

Hospice Nurse

Right Choice Hospice
06.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indonesian Adventist University
08.2021 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

Patton State Hospital
07.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Glendale Community Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2017

Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician

San Bernadino Valley College
01.2017 - 05.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

San Bernadino Valley College
08.2011 - 05.2013

Psychiatric Technician

Patton State Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2018
Hamonangan TambunanRegistered Nurse