Registered Nurse
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ELENA CHYZH, RN, BSN
**** **** ** ******, ********* A5, Brooklyn New York 11235
*******@*****.***
REGISTERED NURSE
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Patient-oriented and compassionate registered nurse, offering comprehensive experience in nursing processes including scientific nursing care and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and health conditions. Committed to providing first-rate patient care and education within challenging and stressful environments, while expertly addressing patient needs, personal concerns, and safety. Articulate communicator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, utilizing multilingual fluency in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Greek. Acquired strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and EMR proficient.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Clinical Operations and Development
Health Care Assessment and Treatment Plans
Strategic Planning and Implementation Continuous Quality Improvement
Crisis Intervention and Clinical Practice Management
Healthcare Compliance and Standards
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIGESTIVE DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT CENTER LLC, BROOKLYN, NY
Registered Nurse–Post-Anesthesia Care Unit 2015–Present
- Fulfill a wide range of clinical, critical, and analytical tasks to provide first-rate patient care, which include:
- Patient assessment including review of history and diagnostic studies with appropriate follow-through and physician consultation;
- Admission process to the Preoperative Department within the Surgical Center;
- Role as circulating nurse utilizing circulating nursing skills;
- Organization of operative and informed consents, ensuring they are in correct order;
- Preparation of intravenous therapy (IV) medications;
- Close monitoring of surgeries and procedures;
- Documentation of vital statistics to maintain readiness for surgical procedure;
- Provision of information to patients on the procedure as well as the attending medical staff;
- Adherence to individual patient care plan, as well as company policies and procedures in facilitating nursing activities;
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team of physicians and home health providers; and
- Education of patient and their families on post-operative operations, including infection, post-procedure complications, preventative measures, and medication administration.
KHROM DERMATOLOGY SKIN CARE & SURGERY CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY
Registered Nurse 2014–Present
Patient Care Coordinator 2011–2015
- Provide assistance to appropriate personnel with key procedures including:
- Biopsies, excisions, and reconstructive surgeries within ambulatory setting;
- Case management, facilitation, and collaboration duties;
- Complicated dermatologic operations such as atypical nevus excision and skin cancers;
- Administration of local anesthesia before surgeries;
- Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, as well as malignant melanoma treatment; and
- Mohs surgeries including preparation of room and assistance to the dermatologic surgeon with micrographic surgeries, including monitoring of patients before and after the procedure.
- Employ analytical skills in interpreting and communicating test results to physicians and physician assistants.
- Thoroughly assess and address skin disease prevention issues for a diverse population demographic.
- Facilitate education to patients and their families on preventive care and medical issues; as well as the proper use of prescribed medical treatments and medications.
- Take charge of executing dressing changes and suture removal procedures after surgeries.
- Prepare all related reports and laboratory information, ensuring completeness and availability for patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
- Promptly answer telephone messages and provide accurate feedback to patient, physician, and pharmacy calls.
- Proactively perform triage, while processing messages from patients to physicians and physician assistants.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN ALLEN HOSPITAL, NEW YORK, NY
Volunteer–Geriatric Unit/Geriatrics Inpatient Service and Medical-Surgical Unit 2012–2013
- Offered hands-on support in providing nursing care, while ensuring the safety of patients under the supervision of a nurse manager and charge nurse.
- Established relationships with various patients by reading books, writing letters, and walking with them as approved by the appropriate personnel.
- Rendered direct observation to one or two patients while strictly adhering to set-forth guidelines.
- Carried out necessary duties associated with patient oral nutrition and safety.
- Served as an interpreter for non-English speaking patients as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with established departmental policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safety, environmental, and infection control.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
In Progress Expected Date of Graduation: Jul 2018
Nurse Practitioner
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND, STATEN ISLAND, NY, USA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: 2015
Graduated magna cum laude Dean’s List
F. Kennedy, Jr. Nursing Scholarship Recipient, 2014–2015
CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, NEW YORK, NY, USA
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing: 2013
CUNY KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BROOKLYN, NY, USA
Master of Arts in Foreign Language Education (Romano-Germanic Philology): 2007
TAVRIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CRIMEA, UKRAINE
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language Education (Romano-Germanic Philology): 2006
TAVRIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CRIMEA, UKRAINE
CREDENTIALS
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS): Valid Until: May 2018
Licensed Registered Nurse: State of New York (Valid Until: Apr 2017)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Valid Until: Dec 2016
EKG Rhythm Recognition Certification: For Renewal
Infection Control Certification
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA)
American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN)
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