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Tamara Laguatan

Tamara Laguatan

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary


Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care coordination and healthcare management. Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Case Manager

HealthFlex Home Care Agency
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions, contributing to improved quality of care and patient satisfaction scores.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Reduced unnecessary medical interventions by monitoring high-risk patients closely, intervening as needed based on clinical expertise.
  • Used Kinnser to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Wound Care Assessment and management.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.





Hospice Nurse

HealthFlex and Hospice
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
  • Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Implemented creative non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management, enhancing patient comfort and overall quality of life.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute hospital settings to home-based hospice care environments, promoting continuity of care.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by addressing emotional, spiritual, and physical needs holistically.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Healthflex Home Care Agency
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
  • Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

Home Health Aide

HealtFlex Home Care Agency
06.2016 - 03.2020
  • Assisted with client’s ADL’s
  • Maintained client’s stability
  • Recorded client’s Vital Signs, including Weight
  • Provided client comfort by ambulating, turning & positioning
  • Helped client’s with meal preparation
  • Provided recreational activities with the client
  • Assist patient with shower
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.

Home Health Aide

Incare Home health Service
07.2016 - 03.2020
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.

Medical Assistant

MD Michael Huie
01.2013 - 04.2015
  • Company Overview: Physician, Medical Office
  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
  • Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures
  • Schedule appointments for patients
  • Set up medical laboratory equipment
  • Physician, Medical Office
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.

Medical Assistant

MD Bella Nudel
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Physician Medical Office
  • Physician Medical Office

Medical Assistant

MD Victor Lyapis
11.2008 - 12.2010
  • Company Overview: Physician, Medical Office
  • Operated electrocardiogram (EKG), urinalysis, rapid strep, mono, urine hcg, glucose, influenza, peak flow testing and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
  • Performed routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
  • Assisted with minor procedures such as biopsies, minor surgeries, sutures, colonoscopy, and endoscopy
  • Explained medical matters with patients and their families
  • Gave travel injections and vaccines to patients such as yellow fever, T-dap, Influenza, Hep-A, Hep-B, and performed PPD testing
  • Maintained a safe patient environment, protected patient from falls to avoid critical injuries
  • Accepted and Offered understanding of patients’ emotional needs ensuring comfort and safety at all times
  • Physician, Medical Office
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Ohio, IL
08-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05-2024

License Vocational Nurse -

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
12.2016

Rostov Basic Medical College -

Rostov Basic Medical College
06.2006

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Goal setting
  • Care Coordination
  • Experience with Epic System
  • Skilled in Prioritizing Task
  • Effective under pressure
  • Team development Skills
  • Reliable Professional
  • Flexible Problem -Solving
  • Adaptable learner
  • Experience with Kinsser
  • Extensive experience with direct patient care in Home Health settings

Certification

  • License Vocational Nurse, CCSF, San Francisco, CA, 12/16
  • Certified Acute Care, CCSF, San Francisco, CA, 05/15
  • Certified Home Health Aid, CCSF, San Francisco, CA, 04/15
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, CCSF, San Francisco, CA, 04/15

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Interests

  • Cooking
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends

Timeline

Registered Nurse Case Manager

HealthFlex Home Care Agency
09.2024 - Current

Hospice Nurse

HealthFlex and Hospice
02.2018 - 03.2019

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Healthflex Home Care Agency
09.2017 - 03.2020

Home Health Aide

Incare Home health Service
07.2016 - 03.2020

Home Health Aide

HealtFlex Home Care Agency
06.2016 - 03.2020

Medical Assistant

MD Michael Huie
01.2013 - 04.2015

Medical Assistant

MD Bella Nudel
01.2010 - 01.2013

Medical Assistant

MD Victor Lyapis
11.2008 - 12.2010

Rostov Basic Medical College -

Rostov Basic Medical College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University

Associate of Science - Nursing

City College of San Francisco

License Vocational Nurse -

City College of San Francisco

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