Theressa Manalo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated clinical leader with a strong background in psychiatric nursing and case management. Expertise in crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and quality documentation. Committed to fostering effective teamwork and enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psych Charge Nurse
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
Los Angeles
05.2025 - Current
- Provided support during crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Supervised, delegated, and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Case Manager
Comcare Home Health
Glendale, CA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinates implementation of a care plan for patients with varying needs - such as wound care, IV therapy, medication management, foley care, rehab therapies, and MSW
- Provides customer service to 100+ patients by troubleshooting patient concerns and organizing follow-up visits
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and documentation of all contacts with clients
8 ICU RN
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted regular rounds with attending physicians to discuss plans of care for each individual patient, communicating concerns and serving as a patient advocate
- Administered oral, injection, and IV titratable medications while continuously monitoring vital signs to achieve specific goals
- Utilized complex medical equipment (CRRT, ventilators, infusion pumps) and aided in medical procedures performed at bedside
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
Northridge, CA
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Working in a fast-paced team environment, operating cash registers, and providing efficient service to over 2,000 customers daily.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently while maintaining high-quality guest experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA05-2023
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Crisis Management
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Team leadership
- Quality improvement
- Documenting observations
- EMR systems (Proficient in Care Connect/EPIC, Cerner PowerChart, Netsmart)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (AHA)
- HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED (AHA)
- Omni Wound Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
- Basic Life Support (AHA)
- HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED (AHA)
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certification
- ECG Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course
- Fire and Life Safety Training, LA City Fire Department Hospital
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psych Charge Nurse
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
05.2025 - Current
Case Manager
Comcare Home Health
09.2024 - 05.2025
8 ICU RN
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
09.2023 - 03.2024
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University