Joseph James Tanglao
Rowland Heights,CA
Summary
Clear-thinking Field Nurse with demonstrated skills in healthcare management and patient safety. Kind and detail-oriented with excellent clinical skills. Adept in initiating plans of care and making revisions to foster optimal patient health.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Nurse
Pinnacle Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2020
- LVN)
- Provide Weekly visits to patients to ensure the quality of care is given
- Provide supplies and wound care for the patient if needed
- Provide Comfort measures to the patient when needed
- Informing the physician and families for any significant changes on the patient.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
Director of Nursing, Resident Services Coordinator
Meridian Gardens of Anaheim, Arbor Palms of Anaheim
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Assist residents with medication management
- Assist residents with appointments i.e
- Doctor’s, dental and other appointments
- Assist resident in case of any medical emergencies
- Maintains the medication room supplies well stocked
- Making sure MARs and medications are administered correctly
- Supervision of Caregivers and Med-techs
- Checking complete rounds/ monitor resident’s care
- Checking daily assignments of caregivers
- Auditing Resident’s charts, MARs, and medications
- Complete staffing schedules for Caregivers and Med-techs
- Doing In-services for the staff to ensure competency and compliance
- Doing assessments for new move-ins and updating assessment/service plans for residents.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Monitor residents for medication side effects and report observations to healthcare staff.
- Administer medications according to established protocols and individual care plans.
- Led nursing operations to enhance patient care quality and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based protocols for clinical practice improvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Managed budgeting processes, ensuring efficient allocation of nursing resources and staffing levels.
- Analyzed patient care metrics to identify trends and drive strategic initiatives for improvement.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
RN Case Manager
Lakeview Hospice
Burbank, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating a faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the delivery of nursing care within the organization.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing support and education on health management.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, fostering collaborative approach to healthcare.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring alignment with medical and emotional needs.
- Managed interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient outcomes and resource allocation.
SLS instructor
Q-Forward, ILS
01.2016 - Current
- Assist Clients with job applications
- Assist Clients with school applications
- Provide support for the clients when in need
- Doing weekly check-ups on the clients for their progress.
- Tracked Clients progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
RN Case Manager
Regency Hospice Care
Los Alamitos, CA
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
RN Case Manager
Karemore Hospice
Anaheim, CA
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans, addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery and quality improvement.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and resources available for support.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Led case reviews to optimize treatment plans and facilitate effective communication among stakeholders.
- Implemented best practices in hospice care to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Mentored junior staff on case management principles, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
RN Case Manager
Lakeforest Hospice
Lake Forest, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Field Nurse (RN)
Unified Hospice
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
- Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process
- Assesses and evaluate patient's status
- Regularly re-evaluating patient and family / caregiver needs
- Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
- Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals, bases on nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions
- Includes the patient and the family in the planning itiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physicians in the physician's plan of care
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
- Records pain / symptom management changes / outcomes with the physician regarding the patient's needs and report changes in the patient's condition, obtain / receive physician's orders as required.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
Resident Services Nurse
Serento Rosa Senior Living, Assisted Living/ Memory Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
- LVN)
- Assist residents with medication management
- Assist residents with appointments i.e
- Doctor’s, dental and other appointments
- Assist resident in case of any medical emergencies
- Maintains the medication room supplies well stocked
- Making sure MARs and medications are administered correctly
- Supervision of Caregivers and Med-techs
- Provide Nursing Services within the scope of the company’s policies and regulations
- Reviewed medical records and summarized care.
Resident Services Nurse
Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine, Atria Park of Woodbridge
01.2019 - 01.2021
- LVN)
- Assist residents with medication management
- Assist residents with appointments i.e
- Doctor’s, dental and other appointments
- Assist resident in case of any medical emergencies
- Maintains the medication room supplies well stocked
- Making sure MARs and medications are administered correctly
- Supervision of Caregivers and Med-techs
- Provide Nursing Services within the scope of the company’s policies and regulations
- Reviewed medical records and summarized care.
Field Nurse
Hospice Care at Home
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provide Weekly visits to patients to ensure the quality of care is given
- Provide supplies and wound care for the patient if needed
- Provide Comfort measures to the patient when needed
- Informing the physician and families for any significant changes on the patient.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
Medication Technician
III. Brookdale of Garden Grove
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assist residents with medication management
- Assist residents with appointments i.e
- Doctor’s, dental and other appointments
- Assist resident in case of any medical emergencies
- Maintains the medication room supplies well stocked
- Making sure MARs and medications are administered correctly
- Supervision of Caregivers.
Lead Care Staff
I. Family First Residential
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Assist clients with their ADLs
- Assist clients with medication management
- Assist clients with Dr
- Appointments.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Overlooking a Level 4-G facility that housed 4 individuals with severe/profound behaviors
- Devised ISP's (individual service plans) which corresponds to Regional center's IPP (individual Program Plans) goals and provided Case management duties
- Attended/Provided inputs at IPP and quarterly meetings with respective Regional Center's Service coordinators.
Medication Technician
II. Westminster Terrace
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assist residents with medication management
- Assist residents with appointments i.e., doctor’s, dental and other appoinments
- Assist resident in case of any medical emergencies
- Maintains the medication room supplies well stocked
- Making sure MARs and medications are administered correctly
- Supervision of Caregivers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Family Academy (Private Catholic School),
Philippines, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Nursing
Systems Plus College Foundation
PhilippinesSkills
- Adult Education
- Detailed Instruction
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Special Needs Teaching
- Progress Evaluation
- Progress Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Care Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Plan Development
- Field Visits
- Documentation
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Lakeview Hospice
02.2026 - Current
RN Case Manager
Karemore Hospice
10.2023 - 11.2025
RN Case Manager
Regency Hospice Care
09.2023 - 04.2026
RN Case Manager
Lakeforest Hospice
06.2023 - 09.2023
Field Nurse (RN)
Unified Hospice
02.2022 - 08.2022
Resident Services Nurse
Serento Rosa Senior Living, Assisted Living/ Memory Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
Field Nurse
Pinnacle Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2020
Resident Services Nurse
Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine, Atria Park of Woodbridge
01.2019 - 01.2021
Field Nurse
Hospice Care at Home
01.2018 - 01.2019
Medication Technician
III. Brookdale of Garden Grove
01.2017 - 01.2018
SLS instructor
Q-Forward, ILS
01.2016 - Current
Director of Nursing, Resident Services Coordinator
Meridian Gardens of Anaheim, Arbor Palms of Anaheim
01.2015 - 01.2020
Medication Technician
II. Westminster Terrace
01.2015 - 01.2016
Lead Care Staff
I. Family First Residential
01.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
High School Diploma -
Holy Family Academy (Private Catholic School),
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Systems Plus College Foundation