Charalyn M. Vashchenko, RN, BSN,CNOR, PHN,FAACM
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Exceptional, Certified Clinical Registered Nurse bringing over 18 years of experience of caring for surgical patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of utilizing critical thinking through the Charge/Triage Nurse/ perioperative circulating roles. Assessment and extensive knowledge of varieties of surgeries help facilitate superior care in high-pressure environments. An expert multi-tasker capable of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency level 1 trauma settings. Dependable and attentive Nurse skilled in surgery and staff management, presenting a high level of care and a valued resource during each shift. Considered hardworking with extremely high work ethics, always driven to new opportunities in and out of the clinical setting. Looking to broaden my knowledge, advance and explore opportunities in fields other than the surgical world and apply my skill set to other populations of patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed and maintained departmental policies, procedures and patient care standards based on evidence-based practice guidelines and expert opinions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Encouraged employee participation in redesigning systems and processes to minimize risk of harmful errors.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
Clinical Nurse III
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
Clinical Nurse III
Cedars-Sinai
08.2005 - 04.2020
- Circulating Nurse Role - Primarily responsible for the intra-operative safety and nursing care of the neuro-surgical/orthopedic spine patient. Other specialties include: general, hepato-biliary, laparoscopic surgery, kidney/pancreas transplantation, urological surgery, and orthopedic trauma.
- Assesses surgical patient conditions and readiness for surgery by asking appropriate medical questions to patients and families.
- Maintains accurate patient records, documentation of the surgery and ensures patient privacy and clinical compliance through CS-Link.
- Maintains excellent communication with physicians, staff and surgical team as well as communication with patients' family during surgery
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Collaborates efficiently with all members of the surgical team.
Charge Registered Nurse III
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
09.2008 - 08.2019
- Responsible for triage of urgent/emergent surgeries of evenings, nights and weekend shifts.
- Responsible for communication to Cardiac/Liver/Lung Transplantation team for pertinent information regarding transplants
- Successfully schedules surgery through CS-Link
- Facilitates and coordinates urgent/emergent surgery, while organizing staff, anesthesia and surgeons
- Responsible for delegating staff to duties on downtime, assigning breaks, lunch breaks, planning for relief and for on-call staff when necessary for incoming shift.
- Responsible for assigning staff to surgeries, delegating and planning for end of shift and shift changes
Education
Certificate - Fellowship And Certification in Case Management
Ameican Institute of Health Care Professionals
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Woodland Hills, CA05.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO2005
Skills
- Outstanding Patient Advocate and Risk Assessment
- Detailed-Oriented, Highly-Skilled Clinical Nurse
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Innovative Computer Skills with Accurate Documentation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nurse Training
- Nursing Supervision
- Circulating Nursing
- Judgment and Decision-Making
Certification
- CNOR- Certified Nurse Operating
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Care Life Support
- PHN - Public Health Certified Nurse
- FAACM - Fellowship and Certification in the American Academy of Case Management
Affiliations
- AORN- Association of Peri- Operative Registered Nurses
- Orange County Chapter
- University Of Phoenix Alumni
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
Volunteer Time
- Soup Kitchen Volunteer 2022 -Costa Mesa
- Coastal Cleanup Upper Newport Bay 2022 -Newport Bay Conservancy
- 2021 Providence St Joseph Sponsored Golf Tournament
- 22701 Pelican Hill Rd
Newport Coast, CA 92657
United States
- 2021 Health clinic RN Volunteer
- Corona, Ca
- 2014 Rock N Roll Los Angeles Marathon- First Aid Tent Volunteer
- USYVL - United States youth volleyball league Volunteer 2015-2018- Assistant coach/first aid representative
- 2010 La Playa Beach Clean Up
- 2005-2010 Fair Oaks Ranch Community School -Classroom helper/paper grader/field trip sponsor
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange
03.2021 - 10.2023
Clinical Nurse III
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
04.2020 - 02.2021
Charge Registered Nurse III
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
09.2008 - 08.2019
Clinical Nurse III
Cedars-Sinai
08.2005 - 04.2020
Certificate - Fellowship And Certification in Case Management
Ameican Institute of Health Care Professionals
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College