Elena Gershunoff

Active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast MMC.

Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy..

Directing and coordinating nursing care for the Oncology Unit patients in accordance with policies and procedures of the Nursing Department. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity , synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention , teaching patients and family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluation of care rendered. Communicate and document data relevant to the careof the patient.

Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
• Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
• Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
• Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
• Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.