Robyn Taba
‘Aiea,HI
Summary
Enthusiastic Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years' experience in the Healthcare Industry eager to contribute to team success through hard work and motivated to learn, grow and excel. Focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional with experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Expertise in sports & occupational medicine, orthopedics, and primary care. Reliable, self-motivated and passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
Honolulu, HI
04.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated patients with acute conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and performed POCT (point of care testing) to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Checked-in/Check-out patients including insurance, billing, communications, administrative forms-immunization records.
- Used EPIC to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
Registered Nurse
Altres Medical Staffing
Honolulu, HI
08.2020 - Current
- Pediatric and Adult Care
- Established care for patients to feel comfortable with procedures
- Administered immunizations by intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Provided educational support to patients and families
- Promoted maintenance of health through teaching and counseling
- Delivered nursing services through clinics and community outreach programs
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups
Nurse Practioner - Family & Internal Medicine
Kalihi Palama Health Center
Honolulu, HI
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- COVID testing and work/school clearance
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks and adult physicals and ordered appropriate screening including mammograms, pap smears, Dexa scans, diabetic exams -foot/eye exam, and vaccinations.
- Cared for post-surgical patients after musculoskeletal and cancer procedures.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
COVID Response RN Medical Lead
U.S.VETS-Hawaii / Wilson Care Group
Kapolei, Hi & Waianae, HI, HI
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Manage panel of over 60 veterans and 100 homeless adults and children
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under the care and teamed with VA physicians, social workers, and case managers to assist with patient care plans, referrals, and high-risk management strategies
- Supervised,oversaw,and tracked infection control protocols (COVID-19) by complying with
infectious disease measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 between homeless veterans, homeless clients, and staff - Investigated, triaged, and managed COVID-19 outbreaks
- Administer and interpret COVID-19 nasal swab and rapid antigen testing
- Revamped control measures to prevent future incidents
- Managed COVID-19 vaccination information and coordinated vaccination appointments and events
- Created weekly reports including the latest epidemiological research, CDC & DOH guidelines, updated COVID-19 information, current positive and direct contact cases on-site, and percentage of staff, veterans, and homeless vaccinated vs unvaccinated.
- Created and implemented COVID-19 emergency action plans, standards of operating procedures for new programs, and new medical programs to manage high acuity veterans.
- EMR, MCR, and other medical record reporting
- Strictly adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Supervised over 20 staff for COVID testing and other medical events
Head Athletic Trainer
Sports Care, LLC
Aiea, HI
11.2011 - 12.2020
- Provided emergency care, first aid and on-field and clinic evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice or in athletic training.
- Evaluated and triaged athletic injuries
- Prescribed preventative and rehabilitative sports medicine care for athletes.
- Developed and implemented preventative programs to minimize injuries.
- Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families and coaches.
- Precepted and Supported athletic training students in meeting goals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing, public relations and managed staff of 20 certified athletic trainers and athletic trainer students
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across medical operations.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI08.2015
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Chaminade University Of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Athletic Training
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HISkills
- Primary Care-Pediatric & Adult
- Acute care-Triage
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Care Management
- Clinical Experience
- Quality Patient Care
- Diabetes And Nutrition Treatments
- Administering Medication
- Culturally sensitive care-Chuukese, Marshallese, Vietnamese, Pohnpein,
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Lab results & Diagnostic Interpretation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Development
- Management Experience
- Follow-Up
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, License #3081
- Registered Nurse License #85540
- Athletic Trainer Certified License #28
- BLS, Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Additional Information
Medical Reserve Corp Volunteer- APRN 10/2020-current
Medical Reserve Corp COVID-19 training Completed 11/2020
Hawaii Department of Health COVID-19 testing training completed 01/2021
Hawaii Department of Health & University of Hawaii at Manoa COVID-19 contact tracing training Completed 07/2020
Affiliations
AANP - 2019 - current
NATA- 1997- current
HATA- 1997- current
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
04.2022 - Current
Nurse Practioner - Family & Internal Medicine
Kalihi Palama Health Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
COVID Response RN Medical Lead
U.S.VETS-Hawaii / Wilson Care Group
12.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Altres Medical Staffing
08.2020 - Current
Head Athletic Trainer
Sports Care, LLC
11.2011 - 12.2020
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Chaminade University Of Honolulu
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Athletic Training
University of Hawaii At Manoa