Alena Kravets
Gold River,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. With a passion for learning and growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment. Good at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Dedicated to providing excellent patient/family centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical / Oncology
Providence Regional Medical Center
2023.08 - 2023.10
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex oncology/medical surgical patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Documented details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Offered exceptional care and support to patients recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between healthcare staff and patient's family.
Registered Nurse, Travel Behavioral Health
Fairfax Behavioral Health
2023.03 - 2023.05
- Performed multiple admissions daily and contacted on call physician for admission orders.
- Performed nursing assessments as well as CIWA/COWS assessments on patients admitted with various mental health conditions as well as detox patients admitted.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to physicians.
- Administered medication and treatments as ordered.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated physicians, and clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conducted comprehensive chart reviews to assess medical necessity, ensuring optimal reimbursement levels for services rendered.
- Performed routine patient chart reviews/audits/ for 35+ patients daily /flagging multiple physicians of incomplete paperwork that needed MD attention/signatures.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided crisis intervention support to patients experiencing severe mental health episodes, de-escalating situations safely and effectively.
- Facilitated continuity of care by effectively communicating with healthcare team members during shift handoffs.
- Developed rapport with patients and families, fostering trust while providing emotional support throughout treatment processes.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Attended in-house trainings and continuing education classes.
Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology Clinic
Washington Gastroenterology
2022.07 - 2023.03
- Delivered high level quality care to diverse populations.
- Triaged over 30 symptom calls per day per clinic approved protocols.
- Promoted early detection of gastrointestinal complications through regular monitoring and prompt reporting of abnormal findings.
- Performed triage on walk in patients and determined severity of symptoms.
- Documented all patient care encounters accurately, and timely.
- Expedited recovery times by promptly addressing postoperative complications such as infections or bleeding events.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications to prevent or manage gastrointestinal issues more effectively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns related to gastrointestinal conditions or treatments.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Utilized evidence-based assessment tools to accurately identify patients'' needs and develop appropriate interventions that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with physicians about patient concerns/patient requests.
- Managed nursing inbox requests/portal messages and maintained sample medication supplies and patient care supply inventory.
- Performed utilization review/chart reviews.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to verify coverage, clarify benefits, and facilitate authorization for medical services/medications/imaging, reducing delays in patient care delivery.
- Contacted pharmacies in order to ensure patients were able to get vital medications on time reducing high gastrointestinal flare ups.
- Analyzed denials of insurance claims, reviewed medical codes, performed appeals as directed by physicians.
- Created non-visit orders for patients needing labs/imaging and sent to providers for signature.
- Created referrals for patient's per MD recommendations and faxed them to appropriate MD offices.
- Faxed orders/referrals electronically and manually.
- Obtained pre-procedure medical clearance from outside providers for patients with cardiac and other high-risk conditions.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Supported administrative functions of clinic as requested by clinical management.
- Scheduled patient appointments/urgent appointments (Telehealth/office visits), procedures, labs, imaging appointments, infusions, as well as follow-up clinic visits.
- Roomed patients for physicians, cleaned rooms and restocked supplies as needed.
- Assisted physicians during diagnostic exams, ensuring accurate results for appropriate treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical /Oncology
Evergreen Health
2021.07 - 2022.06
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex oncology/medical surgical patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to patients recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented and updated patient charts timely to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between healthcare staff and patient's family.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Regional Medical Center
2018.01 - 2018.09
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Maintained clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
VIP Home Care Services LLC
2017.04 - 2017.12
- Provided high quality patient care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marysville Care Center
2016.10 - 2017.04
- Provided high quality patient centered care to residents in 97-bed nursing home facility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and bathing for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Maintained clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA12.2020
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Team player
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Organized
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Critical thinking and Problem Solving
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation
- Bedside Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Privacy/HIPAA
- Medical Terminology and Procedures
- Utilization Review
- Prior Authorizations
- Appeals/Denials
- Telephonic Nursing
- Triage Nursing
- Microsoft Office
- EMR systems; Epic/Cerner/GMED
Certification
- California Board of Registered Nursing, 95350048
- BLS Health Care Provider CPR Certification, 10/01/22- 10/01/24
References
- Nicoleta Trocin, 9167672459, nicoleta_trocin@yahoo.com
- Sue Wang, 4252415328, sixu.wong@gmail.com
- Nina Mei, 2063834435, mnina151@gmail.com
- Catherine Grow, 2404634701
- Supriya Basnet, 9175681068, basnetsupriya@gmail.com
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical / Oncology
Providence Regional Medical Center
2023.08 - 2023.10
Registered Nurse, Travel Behavioral Health
Fairfax Behavioral Health
2023.03 - 2023.05
Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology Clinic
Washington Gastroenterology
2022.07 - 2023.03
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical /Oncology
Evergreen Health
2021.07 - 2022.06
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Regional Medical Center
2018.01 - 2018.09
Certified Nursing Assistant
VIP Home Care Services LLC
2017.04 - 2017.12
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marysville Care Center
2016.10 - 2017.04
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shoreline Community College
- California Board of Registered Nursing, 95350048
- BLS Health Care Provider CPR Certification, 10/01/22- 10/01/24
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