Asia Ivanushka
San Diego,CA
Summary
New graduate registered nurse with 12 years of LVN experience, dedicated to lifelong learning, and professional growth. I’m eager to build on my clinical foundation through Sharp Healthcare’s New Graduate Residency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical/ Telemetry
Bear Valley Community Hospital
Big Bear Lake, California
08.2025 - Current
- Strengthened patient safety and continuity of care in a rural, resource-limited environment—developing workflows and patient education practices that directly improved outcomes, satisfaction, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Deliver full-scope nursing care in a critical access facility, managing 4 to 5 patients across post-operative, telemetry, medical-surgical, and substance use detoxification.
- Coordinate comprehensive discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams and community providers, enhancing follow-up compliance, and reducing 30-day readmissions.
- Educate patients and families using teach-back techniques, improving patient understanding scores on discharge surveys by 25%.
LVN Med-Surg/Telemetry
Bear Valley Community Hospital
Big Bear Lake, CA
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Progressed from LVN to RN over 11 years of dedicated service.
- Gained diverse experience in outpatient clinic, med-surg/telemetry, emergency, and skilled nursing.
- Balanced an average of 20–30 hours per week while completing RN program.
LVN- Outpatient Services
Bear Valley Community Hospital
Big Bear Lake, California
08.2014 - 04.2024
- Delivered patient-centered care across primary care and specialty services, ensuring continuity of care for diverse populations.
- Coordinated physician and patient scheduling, reducing conflicts and increasing appointment adherence by 30%.
- Managed patient flow, prescription refills, referrals, and authorizations to enhance clinic efficiency and access.
- Provided tailored patient education on preventive health measures and chronic disease management.
- Facilitated community outreach initiatives, including mobile health services and vaccination events.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication to address patient concerns effectively.
Charge Nurse, LVN
Asistencia Villa Rehabilitation and Care Center
Redlands, CA
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Assessed care needs for up to 32 patients in a 99-bed skilled nursing facility.
- Supervised CNAs, ensuring effective coordination of interdisciplinary care plans.
- Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to improve workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans.
- Managed medication administration, maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Victor Valley Community College
Victorville, CA06.2025
Skills
Clinical
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Wound & G-tube care
Foley catheter care
Mental health support
Crisis intervention
Patient education
Culturally sensitive care
Technical & Operational
EMRs: CPSI, Cerner, Epic
Workflow/process improvement
Program development
Community outreach
Communication
SBAR & AIDET
De-escalation strategies
Team collaboration
Patient advocacy
Certification
• Registered Nurse (RN), California: License number 95432103
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California: Active since 2011
• BLS (Basic Life Support), Expiration date: 06/2027
• ACLS & PALS: Scheduled 12/2025
*BSN pursuit
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California: Active since 2011
• BLS (Basic Life Support), Expiration date: 06/2027
• ACLS & PALS: Scheduled 12/2025
*BSN pursuit
Recognition & Services
- Multiple Daisy Award Nominations — recognized by patients and peers for going above and beyond
- Soroptimist International of Bear Valley Scholarship Recipient — honored for excellence in community health and patient advocacy.
- Medical Patient Stabilization (MPS) Program: offers medical detoxification of drugs, alcohol, and pain medication
- Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program — coordinated preventive-care outreach to expand access for underserved families.
- Community Outreach Initiative with Homeless Coalition — connecting unhoused patients with medical care, shelter, and social support services, advancing equitable health access.
- Meds-to-Beds Program Collaboration — ensuring bedside delivery and education on discharge medications, improving adherence and reducing post-discharge medication errors.
References
- Lisa May, BSN, RN, HWNC-BC, LNC, Director of Nursing, (352)396-5565
- Kerri Jex, RN, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer, (909)878-8251
- William Cannata, M.D, F.A.C.S, (213)595-4979
- Stanley K. Mathis, DPM, (949)412-8445
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical/ Telemetry
Bear Valley Community Hospital
08.2025 - Current
LVN Med-Surg/Telemetry
Bear Valley Community Hospital
05.2024 - 09.2025
LVN- Outpatient Services
Bear Valley Community Hospital
08.2014 - 04.2024
Charge Nurse, LVN
Asistencia Villa Rehabilitation and Care Center
03.2014 - 01.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Victor Valley Community College