Lyda Marie Tafalla
Pain Management - Oncology Nurse
Las Piñas City
Summary
Caring Nurse with 16 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Surgical and Oncology patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for surgical and oncology patients and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSE – ONCOLOGY UNIT
Perpetual Help Medical Center
04.2022
- Informs the consultant of the patient’s referral for pain management and relays initial assessment
- Educates the patient and the family members about expected and potential side effects of narcotic analgesics, other adjunct medications, and chemotherapy medications that will be included in the treatment plan
- Operates the Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pump and gives instructions on its use to patient and relative
- Ensures proper disposal of chemically regulated medications and infusion bottles
- Allays and addresses patient/family’s concern/ fear about treatment and side effects.
CLINIC NURSE
MyHealth Clinic (Camden Services)
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Receives, acknowledges, assesses all incoming patients
- Obtains vital signs and history
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures ordered by the physician
- Assists in general operations of the clinic
- Assisting patients with Pre-employment, Annual check-up and Executive check-up of different tie-up companies.
REGISTERED II - CHARGE NURSE/ SURGICAL STAFF NURSE
International Medical Center
12.2010 - 12.2018
- Providing care before and after operations
- Monitoring and administering medication and treating wounds
- Taking samples from patients and monitoring their pulse, temperature and blood pressure
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
- May advice patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
- Dealing with emergencies.
REGISTERED NURSE
Las Piñas Doctors' Hospital Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Initiated and provided high quality holistic nursing care to a range of patients
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition
- Carry out doctors’ order and perform procedure within the scope of nursing.
Education
Bachelor Science degree in Nursing (BSN) -
UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM - DALTA
06.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point)
undefinedPersonal Information
- Age: 42 yrs. old
- Date of Birth: 01/24/1982
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Milagros L. Paterno, MD, Head – Pain Consultant, Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic, Perpetual Help Medical Center
- Mrs. Regina L. Flores, RN, Head Nurse – Surgical unit, International Medical Center, Jeddah, KSA
- Mrs. Elna Mangundayao, RN, HOPE Institute Manager, Perpetual Help Medical Center, Las Piñas City
Certification
Global Pain Scourge: Emerging from the Pandemic
Timeline
End 0f Life Nursing Education Consortium - Advancing Palliative Care
10-2024
Member, Philippine Nurses Association, Inc.
02-2024
Member, Philippine Oncology Nurses Association, Inc.
01-2024
18Th Virtual Seminar Series on Pain and Palliative Care
10-2023
Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
08-2023
Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
03-2023
Global Pain Scourge: Emerging from the Pandemic
10-2022
PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSE – ONCOLOGY UNIT
Perpetual Help Medical Center
04.2022
CLINIC NURSE
MyHealth Clinic (Camden Services)
07.2019 - 06.2020
REGISTERED II - CHARGE NURSE/ SURGICAL STAFF NURSE
International Medical Center
12.2010 - 12.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
Las Piñas Doctors' Hospital Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor Science degree in Nursing (BSN) -
UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM - DALTA
06.2000 - 05.2004
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