Danielle Yashenko
Terryville,CT
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with extensive experience in critical thinking and prioritizing patient needs to deliver high-quality care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive service and effective advocacy. Strong communication skills facilitate seamless collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Career objectives include further developing expertise in patient-centered care in the home care setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Health
New Haven, CT
07.2006 - Current
- Ensure meticulous documentation of administered medications, conducted assessments, and reported test outcomes.
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors, and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Manage pain using a variety of modalities, including oral and IV agents, as well as continuous and on-demand infusion pumps.
- Provide direct patient care, including wound dressing changes, administering medications, injections, and other treatments.
- Ensure the operational efficiency of various drains, such as wound vacs and Hemovac drains.
- Educate and guide patients through the preparation and recovery processes of orthopedic surgeries.
- Collect biological samples for laboratory testing, track, and record results.
- Assess the impact of nursing interventions on treating orthopedic conditions.
- Collaborate with physical therapists regarding rehabilitation protocols for post-surgical recovery.
- Provide support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Clinical Transition Coach/Float Pool RN
Yale New Haven Health System
New Haven, CT
04.2016 - 02.2022
- Provided support to participants through consistent mentorship and direction.
- Utilized multiple instructional approaches to effectively deliver training for diverse audiences.
- Delivered tailored coaching and constructive feedback fostering individual growth.
- Trained new hires to adhere to established policies and procedures.
- Guided novice nurses in executing new clinical procedures successfully.
- Monitored the progress of participants toward established goals, and provided feedback as needed.
- Handled diverse patient care responsibilities on med-surg and telemetry floors during staffing shortages.
- Refined task prioritization techniques for improved management of time.
- Performed charge nurse duties when a unit was facing senior nursing challenges.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Health
New Haven, CT
07.2006 - 04.2017
- Built lasting connections to enhance patient and family support systems.
- Facilitated understanding of health conditions with tailored treatment advice, improving compliance.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments regularly through assessment of vital signs and lab data results.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Assisted physicians during exams or procedures as needed.
- Administered chemotherapeutic agents.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions to hospice care through effective communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NVCC
Waterbury, CT05-2006
Skills
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Positive attitude
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective Multi-Tasking
- Self-Directed
- Detailed EMR Documentation
- Time management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Transition Coach/Float Pool RN
Yale New Haven Health System
04.2016 - 02.2022
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Health
07.2006 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Health
07.2006 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
NVCC
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