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Elena Gershunoff

RN
San Clemente,CA

Summary

Experienced oncology RN known for strong IV therapy skills and effective patient education. Committed to delivering compassionate care while closely monitoring treatment responses to enhance patient comfort and safety.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

RN Cancer Infusion Center

Providence Health Care
Santa Ana, CA
03.2026 - Current

An expert in Accessing Ports and starting IV's.

Advanced IM and SQ skills.

  • Optimized EPIC charting to maintain accurate patient documentation.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies, applying critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
  • Administered chemotherapy,immunotherapy,blood products,IVIG, Iron infusion treatments to oncology and non oncology patients, ensuring safety and comfort throughout procedures.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.

RN Chemo Infusion

OneOncology(former Compassionate Cancer Care)
Fountain Valley, CA
03.2020 - 12.2025
  • Educated patients and families on treatments side effects and symptoms to report.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs in ONCOEMR.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Accessing Ports and starting IV's.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.

Oncology RN

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
Fountain Valley, CA
05.2008 - 03.2020
  • Specimen collection, labs interpretation and reporting .
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Assisted physicians during diagnostic procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures, ensuring optimal patient comfort.
  • Administered chemotherapy ,blood products,IV ATB, IVIG,TPN's safely and accurately.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Accessed Ports and started IV's.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices in nursing procedures, driving continuous improvement in patient safety and care standards.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
2007

Skills

  • IV start
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Port assess
  • Chemotherapy administration
  • IM and SQ injections

Certification

ONS

BLS

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

RN Cancer Infusion Center

Providence Health Care
03.2026 - Current

RN Chemo Infusion

OneOncology(former Compassionate Cancer Care)
03.2020 - 12.2025

Oncology RN

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
05.2008 - 03.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Saddleback College