Maria Tanahara
Inpatient Night Nurse
About
Experienced LVN with 4 years of dedicated service in a Night shift role at a Drug and Alcohol Detox Rehab Center, Palliative Care and Mental Health Long term facilities. Proven track record of excellent attendance and reliability, dependable, strong team player. Motivates and supports coworkers, adapts quickly to change's the workplace.
A compassionate team player, committed to providing exceptional patient care and addressing individual needs with empathy. Adept at fostering a positive work environment through open communication and collaboration.
Experience
Inpatient Night Nurse - Harbor Hospice - Houston
(2024-11)
Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions to identify changes and initiate appropriate interventions. Administered medications, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and patient care standards. Provided emotional support to patients and families, facilitating discussions about end-of-life care options and resources. Ensured continuity of care by effectively communicating with day shift nurses regarding any changes or issues that arose during the night shift.
- Patient support
- Documentation of care
- Empathetic
- Comfort and Quality of Life
- IV medication
Charge Night Nurse - Spring Branch Transitional Center - Houston
(2024-10 - 2025-07)
Ensured patient safety by reporting any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse. Oversaw the admission, discharge and transfer of patients. Coordinated and delegated assignments to CNAs. Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to medical team. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans. Reduced medication errors through diligent administration and thorough documentation.
- Medication Pass
- Documentation of daily stats of patients
LVN Detox-Mental Health Nurse - The Right Step - Houston
(2021-08 - 2024-08)
- Administered medications accurately and timely for various conditions
- Performed routine evaluations of patient status, needs, and preferences
- Documented complete patient information for addressing problems and expected outcomes
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities and advocated for patient rights
- Maintained a positive work environment through collaboration and open communication
- Ensured a safe, therapeutic environment for healing and recovery
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff
Education
LVN - Nursing - The Vocational Nursing Institute (2021-01)
