Mental Health Los Angeles

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“My personal happy, motivated, and positive attitude contributes to increasing patients’ satisfaction and health-related outcomes through my care and treatment as well as to advance my knowledge and practical experience in becoming a valued professional in my chosen field of practice.”

Olena G.

CONTACT

Address : West Hills, CA 91307

Phone : 323-***-**-**

Email : **********@*****.***

SKILLS

Hard-working, organized, and highly motivated individual

Multitasking Abilities

Cultural Awareness

Problem-Solving

Psychiatric Evaluation

Active Listening

Care Plan Development

Evidence-Based Medicine

Decision-Making

Patient Education

Building Rapport and Trust

Additional Information

AWARDS – DAISY AWARD for Extraordinary Nurses 5/2023

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AS PMHNP

180 hours with Dr. Musher/ Psychiatrist (LA, 323-***-****)

180 hours with Dr. Marina Katz/ Psychiatrist (LA, 877-***-****)

180 hours with Dr. Zamil/ PMHNP (LA, 714-***-****)

180 hours with Dr. Calista/ PMHNP (LA, 323-***-****)

Active participation in clinical rotations dealing with psychiatric patients across the life span, promoting mental health and well-being of patients through prevention and teaching as well as assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental health and substance use disorders.

WORK HISTORY

RN Staff Nurse, 08/2017 to Current

West Hills Hospital/UCLA West Valley - West Hills (Los Angeles), CA

Dynamic and compassionate RN with a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care in a hospital setting. Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, including mental health evaluations, able to develop personalized care plans for patients facing diverse healthcare needs as well as mental health. Adept at building trusting relationships with patients dealing with challenges of homelessness, addiction, domestic violence, and mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, dementia, personality disorders, substance use disorders, etc. Proficient in administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, maintaining meticulous medical records to ensure accurate documentation and continuity of care. Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery. Provide intrapersonal support to patients and families, fostering a therapeutic environment conducive to healing. Promote health through patient education and teaching, empowering individuals to take an active role in their well-being.

RN, 02/2014 to 01/2017

Professional Home Care Services - Los Angeles, CA

Providing home healthcare to sick individuals recovering from an illness, injury, or post-op patient with the nursing process implementation. Duties included such services as IV therapy, wound care, drug monitoring, disease controlling, etc. providing at the patients’ homes.

RN, 08/2013 to 02/2014

Hello Care Inc, Comfort Keepers - Pasadena, Thousand Oaks, CA

Working mostly with elderly population performing total care of patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, palliative care and hospice patients care.

RN Student, 10/2012 to 12/2012

Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare - Sun Valley, CA

Provided total care for pediatric patients with developmental delays including oxygen therapy, tracheostomy and gastrostomy care, suctioning, ventilator operation, IV infusion monitoring, TPN therapy, and medication administration.

RN Student, 04/2012 to 08/2012

VA Greater West LA Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente – West LA - Panorama City, CA

Provided direct patient care in ER, OR, Dialysis, and Medical-Surgical

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 08/2020 – 12/2023

Walden University – Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, RN, 08/2010 – 08/2023

National University - La Jolla, CA

CERTIFICATIONS

-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -BC, Across the Lifespan ANCC # 202-***-****

- Registered Nurse, Board of Registered Nursing # 95023207

- CPR and AED for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association BLS) ID

# 22035

- Hospital Fire and Life Safety (Certified by Los Angeles Fire Department)

ID # HC 0012

ACTIVITIES - Current member of Medical Reserve Corps (Los Angeles)

LANGUAGES

English, Russian, Ukrainian

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OLENA GONCHARENKO, RN, MSN, PMHNP

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