Tanya A. P. FAAVAE, BSN, RN

Currently working as a correctional nurse at Halawa Correctional Facility administering medications to inmates and respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. Assess inmate conditions, monitor behaviors and update supervising nurses and physicians with observations and concerns. Perform physical assessments of inmates including vital signs, weight measurements, lab tests, and other diagnostic evaluations. Provide wound care and monitor wound healing. Coordinate with physicians regarding inmate treatment plans; collaborate with mental health providers to ensure proper psychological care was being administered when needed.

Worked at different HPH locations administering Covid and Flu vaccines to patients of all ages.

Administer continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring. Monitor patient conditions during myocardial stress tests by observing EKG readings and other vital signs. Compare posted strips to previous strips and notify cardiologists of drastic changes. Maintain crash cart for patients with possible reactions to cardiac nuclear injections. Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures. Educate patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.

Took lead role in administering COVID and flu vaccines. Monitored patients, answered questions and provided take-home materials for further information. Documented vaccinations in VAMS and KP Health Connect.

Work alongside doctors and nurses to provide quality, competent patient care for diverse emergencies. Clean, irrigate, and dress wounds. Perform splinting and fitting patients for crutches and other medical devices. Assist with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies. Setting up equipment for pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, central lines, etc. Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers. Perform EKGs, collect medical specimens and update information in patient charts. Identify changes in patient status and reporting changes to the RN and MD. Apply safety and infection control principles and standards including patient, environment and employee issues. Perform other duties and accept responsibility as assigned.

Worked as an on-call hospital aide for the Clinical Decision Unit. Assisted with direct patient care under the supervision of the RN & licensed staff with awareness of performing only the duties within my scope of practice. Competent in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment. Answered call lights and assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and safe ambulation. Performed EKGs. Assisted with admissions, discharges, and transfers. Assisted with ongoing data collection, identifying changes in patient status and reporting changes to the RN. Applied safety and infection control principles and standards including patient, environment and employee issues. Performed other duties and accept responsibility as assigned.

Worked with elderly patients in their homes, monitoring each patient's condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming, and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures.

Provided individualized care, behavioral intervention, and attention to children with autism and other developmental disabilities, using methods of applied behavioral analysis. Also helped their loved ones cope and live with the diagnosis.