Galina Polyakova
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Experienced clinical healthcare professional with over a decade of specialized nursing expertise. Skilled in educating and training incoming and cross-department RNs, developing protocols, and offering support. Valued team member who mentors junior colleagues, excelling in dynamic environments that demand adaptability. Proficient in critical thinking to enhance outcomes through effective problem-solving techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Bethesda Hospital East
01.2025 - Current
- Manage health needs of medically fragile infants in an advanced care setting.
- Establish rapport and support families throughout their NICU experience
- Work alongside multi-disciplinary groups to align and deliver best therapeutic plans.
- Train staff on specialized methods for managing infant care.
- Attend and assist in high risk deliveries.
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
West Boca Medical Center
05.2019 - 01.2025
- Provided care through all phases of the critical care cycle on a 34-bed Level III NICU
- Preceptor to new graduate nurses orienting to NICU care
- Facilitated NICU-specific education for RNs from maternal/child units.
- Rendered complex care comprising of invasive ventilator support, whole body cooling, central line maintenance, post-operative care
- Delivered emotional support, status updates and educate families on NICU procedures, disease states and demonstrate newborn care
- Collaborated with multiple specialties to enhance patient and family outcomes.
- Co-chaired shared governance committee with goal to promote best practices through collaborative effort of bedside nurses and administrators.
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2018
- Rendered efficient, compassionate bedside nursing care for premature and ill infants on a 32-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Provided high level of care to infants receiving aggressive respiratory support, including chest tubes, nitric oxide and high frequency oscillatory ventilation
- Ensured high-quality treatment in wound care, trache support, and ostomy management.
- Took on relief charge responsibilities as necessary.
- Delivered comprehensive guidance to families on newborn care, lactation support, and child safety.
- Enhanced quality improvement efforts by adopting dual-person approach to central line changes, maintaining three-year CLABSI-free period.
- Contributed to the breastfeeding initiative in the Maternal-Child Department.
- Facilitated successful NICU reunion by overseeing event organization.
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Provided nursing care for acutely ill patients with various diagnoses on a 40-bed medical/surgical floor
- Utilized medical equipment such as feeding pumps, IV pumps, PCA pumps, and suction devices
- Interacted with patients and their families to promote a supportive environment
- Performed patient assessments while paying attention to changes in condition, adjusting care and initiating interventions
- Administered medications via multiple routes per state and facility regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Rockville Centre, NYBachelor of Arts - Nutrition/Dietetics
Queens College
Flushing, NYSkills
- Proficient in Cerner Electronic Medical Record System
- Conversant in Russian
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida License RN 9498669
- Registered Nurse, New York State License 655569-01
- Registered Nurse Certified- Neonatal Intensive care (RNC-NIC)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Affiliations
- Member of Academy of Neonatal Nursing
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Omega Chapter
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Communication
- Clinical Operations
- Clinical Specialty
- Training & Mentoring
- Professional Development
- Patient Advocacy
- Performance Improvement
- Provider Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Bethesda Hospital East
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
West Boca Medical Center
05.2019 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
11.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Nutrition/Dietetics
Queens College
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