Alexandra Taryguina, BSN, RN, CCRN
East Northport,NY
Summary
Energetic and highly motivated Surgical ICU nurse with diverse clinical experience, and skill set to perform under pressure while providing high standards of culturally competent, compassionate, and holistic care to patients of all ages. Detail, and goal-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills, sense of purpose, and dedication to advancing expertise through life-long learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Manager
Glengariff Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2024 - Current
- Managed a 39-bed sub-acute unit in a 246-bed skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center.
- Provided direct patient care in critical situations calmly and efficiently, guiding the nursing team during emergencies.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
RN Unit Manager
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on 42 bed sub-acute rehab unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound care, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
RN Unit Manager
The Grand Pavilion
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed a 32-bed sub-acute unit in 160-bed skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center.
- Oversaw staffing and supervision of LPNs and CNAs.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, and exceptional support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners by verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Surgical, Medical, Neuro ICU RN
South Shore University Hospital, Level 1 Trauma
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Manage and assess general, gastrointestinal, neurologic, oncologic, gynecologic, vascular, and plastic/ENT patients to deliver vigilant, compassionate, evidence-based care in a 26-bed combined ICU at a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital
- Prioritize and perform imminent life saving measures
- Provide compassionate care to patients and families during debilitating injuries
- Titrate vasopressors, antihypertensives, analgesics, sedatives, paralytics, anticoagulants, and insulin
- Proficiently, while continuously evaluating hemodynamics, vital signs, and lab values
- Manage the care of patients with ventilators, arterial lines with FloTrac, central lines, bladder pressure devices, lumbar and external ventricular drains/intracranial pressure monitoring devices, chest tubes, and wound/surgical dressings while abiding by infection control regulations
- Assist in bedside procedures, intubation/extubation management, and transport patients to and from surgical procedures and radiologic imaging studies
Surgical ICU RN
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Level 2 Trauma
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Manage and assess general, gastrointestinal, neurologic, oncologic, gynecologic, vascular, and plastic/ENT patients to deliver vigilant, compassionate, evidence-based care in a thirteen bed Silver Beacon awarded
- SICU at a Magnet recognized 583-bed nonprofit teaching hospital serving the metropolitan New York area
- Titrate vasopressors, antihypertensives, analgesics, sedatives, paralytics, anticoagulants, and insulin proficiently, while continuously evaluating hemodynamics, vital signs, and lab values
- Cared and treated for critically ill patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a 63 bed ICU
- Manage the care of patients with ventilators, continuous renal replacement therapy, arterial lines with
- FloTrac, central lines, bladder pressure devices, lumbar and external ventricular drains/intracranial pressure monitoring devices, chest tubes, and wound/surgical dressings while abiding by infection control regulations
- Assist in intubation/extubation management, place ultrasound guided intravenous lines, and transport patients to and from surgical procedures and radiologic imaging studies
- Float to cardiothoracic, medical, and coronary care units and respond to hospital-wide rapid responses
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and patients’ families to formulate and modify care plans, identify and report changes in patient conditions, and educate patients and families consistently throughout their stay
- Serve as charge nurse in absence or presence of management to delegate patient assignments, oversee unit acuity, coordinate unit decisions, mediate patient care issues, and advocate for appropriate staffing
- Provide mentorship for nurses newly entering the ICU to guide toward independent and safe practice
- Adhere to established policies and procedures
Ophthalmic Technician
Perfect Eye Care
11.2014 - 08.2016
- Performed thorough assessments of new and existing patients
- Assisted with tests such as visual fields, OCT, macular scans, and fundus photos
- Performed school vision screenings, dilation, and post-dilation testing, refraction, and IOP measurements
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY12.2018
Associate of Arts -
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY12.2016
Affiliations
2019 Northwell Health Wellness Champion, Diabetes Champion, Organ Donor Champion
2018 Member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Certification
- Exp. 2026 Registered Nurse State of New York License # 767701-01
- Exp. 2026 Registered Nurse State of California License # 95306852
- Exp. 2026 CCRN (Adult) Certification
- Exp. 2025 Conscious Sedation Certification
- Exp. 2025 BLS - American Heart Association
- Exp. 2025 ACLS - American Heart Association
- Exp. 2025 PALS - American Heart Association
- Certified Aesthetic Injector in Botulinum toxin and Dermal filler - Aesthetic Medical Educators Training (AMET)
Timeline
RN Manager
Glengariff Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2024 - Current
RN Unit Manager
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
RN Unit Manager
The Grand Pavilion
03.2023 - 06.2023
Surgical, Medical, Neuro ICU RN
South Shore University Hospital, Level 1 Trauma
01.2021 - 07.2022
Surgical ICU RN
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Level 2 Trauma
04.2019 - 02.2022
Ophthalmic Technician
Perfect Eye Care
11.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CUNY York College
Associate of Arts -
Kingsborough Community College
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