GIOVANNA SVIRCHTCHEV
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
Dedicated and patient, focused registered nurse with proven expertise in care, staff development, family advocacy, keen ability to plan, manage and organize. Excellent communication skills, energetic and responsible. Exceptional capacity to multitask manages competitive priorities while fostering delivery of superior patient care. Recently was deployed to Texas, Corpus Christy hospital to assist with COVID-19 crisis. Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 20-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Multifaceted Medical Surgical Nurse experienced handling any task associated with patient care. Adept at working in stressful hospital environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Register Nurse
PRN Nursing
02.2023 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Favorite Staffing
07.2020 - 02.2024
- Provided care to long term seniors patient's, assessed and diagnosed illness.
- Developed and implement treatment plans; monitor patient's conditions.
- Communicate with patient's family members and coordinate nursing aids.
- Performed various administrative duties, tube and catheter insertion and dressing changes.
- Report to different nursing facilities to perform direct patient care according to company policy.
- Maintained optimal patient care despite facilities usually possessing minimal staffing and supplies.
- Assessed and treat patient's who are covid positive.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Crisis Care Nurse
Krucial staffing FEMA Crisis Nurse (Texas,Corpus Christi) Med surg./telemetry
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well coordinated treatment strategies Administered medications to treat patient’s symptoms and address underlying disease progression Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in COVID care units.
- Assessed and managed various patients treatment for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Delivered top notch care exceeding department, hospital, and joint Commission standards.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vital and analyzed, records and chart to define care requirements.
- Guided and educated patient and caregivers on diagnosis, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self care to foster consistency in care administration Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Remained calm and composed even in high-stress situations by promoting tolerance and actively listening to patients.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved efficiency in crisis response and patient management.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with diverse acute symptoms to identify potential crises before they escalated further.
Med Surg
Krucial Staffing Crisis Nurse
04.2020 - 04.2020
- Assess and treat patients who are covid-19 positive.
- Implementing policies regarding standards of care during covid-19 epidemic.
- Follow CDC recommendations and implementations.
- Assessed, plan, implement and evaluate coordination of care for patients who are suffering impact of COVID-19.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physician’s orders.
- Collaborated with physician's to quickly asses’ patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, medications administration, compliance with facility regulations for patient care and safety.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Recorded and measured patients' vital signs per , including weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Used EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Remained calm and composed even in high-stress situations by promoting tolerance and actively listening to patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
PRN Skilled unit/med surg/PRN float
Iredell Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Measured and recorded patient's vital signs.
- Maintained accurate records of resident's health care treatment and responses.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patient's and families.
- Examined and treated patient's injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Modified patient health care treatment plans by observing patient's conditions and responses.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physician's orders.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention, innervation, to control and deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with physician's to quickly asses’ patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patients’ recovery from medical or surgical procedures, including facility wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management.
- Maintained protocol to prevent spread of COVID -19 as per hospital protocol.
- Responsible for wound and drain management.
- Performed various administrative duties, tube and catheter insertion and dressing changes.
- Attended various workshops and seminars; participate in weekly meetings with doctor's and other medical profession.
- Performed port operative care.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse
White Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided care to long term seniors patient's, assessed and diagnosed illness.
- Developed and implement treatment plans; monitor patient's conditions.
- Communicate with patient's family members and coordinate nursing aids.
- Performed various administrative duties, tube and catheter insertion and dressing changes.
- Attended various workshops and seminars; participate in weekly meetings with doctor's and other medical profession.
- Responsible for wound and drain management.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Register Nurse Case Manager
Accordius Center
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Filled in helping facility with nursing shortage.
- Collaborated with physician's to quickly asses’ patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Met with nursing departments to understand unique needs.
- Coordinate patient care with the full time nursing staff.
- Participate in monthly staffing meetings to understand the facility upcoming nursing needs.
- Completed intake and diagnosis.
- Maintain a daily case load of 15-20 patient's, ensuring each one was properly monitored Evaluated and recorded patient's vitals.
- Administration of individual medication and respiratory treatment as order prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Completed initial intake and assessment of each patient.
- Wound care treatment.
Register Nurse
Accordius Center
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Managed caseload of 20 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Register Nurse
Accordius Center
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs, including blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition, including adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
Register Nurse
DNA- Dedicated Nursing Associates, Accordius Center
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Register Nurse
Charlotte Health and Rehabilitation Center
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Maintained a daily case load of 15-20 patient's, ensuring each one was properly monitored.
- Evaluated and recorded patient's vitals.
- Administration of individual medication and respiratory treatment as order.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures.
- Completed initial intake and assessment of each patient.
- Wound care treatment.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
Registered Nurse
Lake Park nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided care according to policies and procedures Assisted DON with all aspects of patient care, assisting with orders, calls Assisted med techs with all support for patient care according to facility policies Humana 6/16- 11/2016, Care Finders (http://carefinders.org/) Registered nurse experienced in care of elderly with specialty in patients with chronic and acute illness.
Field Supervisor
Care Finders Total Care LLC
05.2004 - 06.2016
- Provided quality and safe delivery of home health care service by implementing current standard of nursing practice.
- Experience in geriatric, instructed patients and family members about resources to keep patient independent and at home.
- Designed, implemented and evaluated plan of care and made necessary revision as patient status and needs change.
- Developed care plans for geriatric patients and educated families and caregivers in treatment plans.
- Worked with elderly patients dealing with diminished mental capacities.
- Solid administrative and referral experience include admission, assessment, treatment, referral, and education for a broad range of patients (including OASIS data).
- Provided quality and required to understand the Home Health coverage guidelines for Medicaid/ Medicare insurance and advise patients of options available Knowledge of PCA (beneficiary assessment tool), forms and scores.
- Supervised home health aids in work setting, to complied with agencies and board of nursing policies.
PACU Nurse
Carides’s Surgical Center
05.2008 - 05.2012
- Managed patient's admission process into surgical preoperative are ensuring wrist bands and documentation were accurate and complete.
- Assessed patient emotional well being pre and post-operative to ensure an provide compassionate support services as needed.
- Performed vital sign check in 15 minute interval to ensure all vitals were within acceptable ranges Determined patient readiness for discharge home rehabilitation centers or in-hospital.
Saint Barnabas Hospital ONCOLOGY RN
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Create individualized care plans of patients under their supervision and care.
- Performed vein puncture, access implanted ports and maintain central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems.
- Did cancer research to enhance treatment protocols assigned to cancer patients.
- Recognized and treat cancer related issues.
- Previous oncology knowledge/ expertise.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2000
Skills
- Cerner, EMR, EPIC, PCC, Meditech
- IV Therapy/PICC/MID line
- Wound Care and Tracheotomy Care
- Responding to emergencies
- BLS Certified
- Clinical Documentation
- Wound Management
- Crisis nurse for COVID-19 patients
- Patient-focused care
- Family Education
- Diagnosis
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Licensed RN
- Healthcare ethics
- Surgical care
- Licensed by North Carolina nursing board
- Geriatric Care
- Palliative Care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Register Nurse
PRN Nursing
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Favorite Staffing
07.2020 - 02.2024
Crisis Care Nurse
Krucial staffing FEMA Crisis Nurse (Texas,Corpus Christi) Med surg./telemetry
06.2020 - 08.2020
Med Surg
Krucial Staffing Crisis Nurse
04.2020 - 04.2020
PRN Skilled unit/med surg/PRN float
Iredell Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 04.2020
Register Nurse Case Manager
Accordius Center
06.2018 - 09.2018
Register Nurse
Accordius Center
04.2018 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
White Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Register Nurse
Accordius Center
10.2017 - 03.2018
Register Nurse
DNA- Dedicated Nursing Associates, Accordius Center
07.2017 - 09.2017
Register Nurse
Charlotte Health and Rehabilitation Center
11.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Lake Park nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2016 - 07.2017
PACU Nurse
Carides’s Surgical Center
05.2008 - 05.2012
Field Supervisor
Care Finders Total Care LLC
05.2004 - 06.2016
Saint Barnabas Hospital ONCOLOGY RN
01.2000 - 01.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
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