Galina Shimenko
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, neuro step down and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle acute patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UPMC Travel Registered Nurse
UPMC
10.2023 - Current
- Enhances patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Improves patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Contributes to enhanced teamwork among medical staff members through effective communication skills and collaborative problem-solving approaches when addressing complex cases or challenges on the floor.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educates patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Maintains strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in adjusting to various clinical settings during travel assignments, quickly integrating into new environments to provide seamless continuity of care for patients.
Clinician Fellow
5G UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards through regular audits and process improvements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Mentored new team members, guiding them through orientation processes and providing ongoing support as they acclimated to the unit.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and administration to enhance overall teamwork and care coordination.
- Served as a liaison between unit staff members and hospital leadership to ensure timely information sharing on organizational changes or updates.
- Established performance goals for each team member aligned with departmental objectives while taking into account individual skills and strengths.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Neuro Trauma Step Down Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Provides care for patients with chronic and acute illness, such, strokes, TBI's, SDH, SAH, EVD drains, shunts, as well as other medical conditions using pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities.
- Enhanced patient care by consistently monitoring neuro step down patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Quickly responds to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Leads teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Assisted in quarterly NDNQI audits,
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Community College of Allegheny College
Pittsburgh, PA01.2020
MBA - Entrepreneur And Strategy / Healthcare Management
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Adminstration
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA06.2010
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Clinician Duties
- Safety Measures
- Nurse and Student Precepting
- Critical Care Nursing
- EPIC Reporting
- Cerner Reporting
- Skin Care Committee
- PPDC Committee
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Central Line Management
- Venipuncture Expertise
- IV Medication Administration
- Blood Draw Techniques
- Blood Transfusion Administration
Certification
- Certified ACLS
- Certified BSL
- Certified NIHSS
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
UPMC Travel Registered Nurse
UPMC
10.2023 - Current
Clinician Fellow
5G UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
Neuro Trauma Step Down Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2023
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Community College of Allegheny College
MBA - Entrepreneur And Strategy / Healthcare Management
Chatham University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Adminstration
Point Park University
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