Ellen Cherkassky, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC

-Safe and effective perioperative care for all cardiovascular cases at Glenbrook hospital

-Active head chair of Unit Based Council

-Preceptor

-IV Insertion skills/ IV ultrasound

-Post-operative care and management of radial bands, hematomas, pericardial drains, vascular incision sites, ablation groin sites, etc.

-Patient and family post-operative teaching and coordination of care

-Collaborator with all members of surgical team to coordinate comprehensive patient care strategies

-ACLS certified

-Stroke certified

• Worked as circulating RN for general and neuroscience cases.
• Interviewed patient pre-operatively.
• Ensured antibiotics and labs were completed preoperatively.
• Ensured proper functioning of all surgical equipment prior to use during operations.
• Assisted surgeons with necessary supplies and equipment during procedures.
• Worked as a collaborative team with fellow RNs, surgeons, and CRNAs.
• Gave safety report handoff to ICU and PACU nurses.

• Assessment and implementation of care for a wide variety of medical-surgical patients, including-but not limited to- alcohol withdrawal, hospice, GI/GU disorders, cardiac disorders, respiratory distress, tracheostomies, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, hip/knee replacements, brain infection, chronic disease exacerbation, etc.
• Provided patient and family teaching to those with chronic illnesses and discharge instructions from the hospital.
• Efficient and effective communication with families and the care team.
• Participated as an active member of the Unit-Based Council and the Pressure Injury Prevention Team.

• Taking vital signs.
• Performing 12-lead EKGs.
• Assisting patients with ADLs and personal hygiene.
• Ordering meals and assisting with eating.
• Using lift equipment to transfer patients.