LAUREANA TAMAYO TINGSON
Healthcare Professional
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, specializing in elderly health challenges. Strong background in rehabilitation and nursing environments, fostering a deep understanding of aging-related frailty and vulnerabilities. Proven leadership and management skills complement a solid foundation in customer service, emphasizing effective communication and relationship-building. Committed to upholding compliance standards, including HIPAA regulations, while enhancing patient satisfaction and supporting organizational goals in healthcare management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Nurse (sub-acute)
Springvale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Implemented quality assurance measures, enhancing service delivery and patient safety.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing regular feedback sessions and career development opportunities.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Administer medication, do wound treatment when following wound protocols.
- Communication is one vital medium between staff, medical professionals, patients and families, making sure we have the needed quality in fostering good customer satisfaction within and outside.
- OTC medication is one of the important tasks, checking inventory and order for replacements to ensure smooth flow of medication needs and administration for different shifts.
- Making sure that schedules for doctors’ appointments are adhered to and arrange for transporting the residents to their scheduled appointments, assessing their vitals before they leave and when they arrive and documenting them in the EMR system for quality assurance purposes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Unit Manager
Glen Island Center for Nursing and Rehab
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
- Properly coordinate and work effectively with all unit staff, making sure all tasks assigned are carried out in an orderly manner
- Coordinates with other health professionals in the facility for the same objectives.
- Coordinates with family members of the resident with regards to the updates and needs of their loved ones, their plan of care among other health matters within the scope of a unit manager on the floor.
- Implements protocols of infection control in the facility, making sure they are followed and adhered to either per facility protocol or CDC protocols.
- Attend regular meeting and discussion to finding solutions to various issues in the nursing facility if necessary.
- Check and verify documentations made by unit staff to ensure quality delivery.
- Making sure all medications are administered in a timely manner as order and entered into the EMR system for quality assurance.
- Functioned both as charge nurse and medication nurse on the sub-acute unit when necessary, assisting in admission and re-admission processes. Later assumed the position as charge nurse on a 12-hour shift (night shift).
Sub-acute Unit Nurse
The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center (Citadel Cares)
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and reporting to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration in electronic health records.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety during medication administration.
- Answered patient call signals, intercom system notifications and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail in the administration process.
- Improved patient medication adherence by providing clear instructions and addressing concerns.
- Conducted daily rounds with attending physician to assist physician with various procedures and treatments.
- Collected specimens to prepare for laboratory test procedures.
- Promoted continuity of care by effectively communicating any changes in patients' medications or conditions to other healthcare professionals involved in their treatment plan.
- Monitored patients closely following the introduction of new medications, quickly identifying adverse reactions or complications requiring intervention.
- Increased efficiency in medication distribution by maintaining an organized and up-to-date medication cart.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations and facility policies regarding controlled substances by adhering to strict storage, administration, and documentation procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
Floor Nurse (sub-acute)
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (Cassena Care)
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and reporting to healthcare team promptly.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance medication management processes within the center.
- Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Ensured proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to accurate medical records for each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to medication administration, contributing ideas for better processes and outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with prescription renewals, ensuring timely access to necessary medications for patients.
- Contributed to a safe nursing environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Promoted continuity of care by effectively communicating any changes in patients'' medications or conditions to other healthcare professionals involved in their treatment plan.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate care and effective communication during medication rounds.
- Examined and observed patients to detect injuries or symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications accurately according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Valley College Foundation
Philippines04.2006
Skills
- Experience with EMR systems
- Proficient in Sigma Healthcare EMR
- Medical transcription expertise
- Professional business writing
- Strong organizational abilities
- Integrated marketing and sales
- Information gathering
- Proofreading & editing
- Effective team building
- Training facilitation skills
- Experienced in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Resource navigation
- Social Media
- AI utilization
Certification
- BLS (AHA)
- Child Abuse
- Infection Control
- RN-Permit Certificate 2022-2023
- LPN-Permit Certificate 2024-2025
LANGUAGE
English
Filipino
Timeline
Unit Nurse (sub-acute)
Springvale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
05.2025 - 11.2025
Unit Manager
Glen Island Center for Nursing and Rehab
09.2024 - 05.2025
Sub-acute Unit Nurse
The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center (Citadel Cares)
09.2023 - 09.2024
Floor Nurse (sub-acute)
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (Cassena Care)
05.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Valley College Foundation
AWARD
Excellent Employee Award, December 2021
Excellent Employee Award, December 2022
DESIRED POSITION
- Unit coordinator
- Unit staff / assistant
- Facility liaison
- Patient/resident advocate
- Resident services coordinator
- Nursing services
- Training services
VACCINATION AND MEDICAL
- Other updated tests can be provided, e.g.
- Covid-19 (1 and 2)
- X-Ray result
- MMR Record
- Flu shots
- PNA Declination Form (if needed)
- PE
HOBBIES
One of my favorites is reading, and singing is a good pastime. Going out on a long drive has become a fascination, going to places I’ve never been to, exploring can be both therapeutic and educational.