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Halyna Kryzhanivska

Edina,MN

Summary

Well-qualified LPN with good leadership, planning and administrative skills. Proficient in drawing blood and sending the samples to the lab, setting catheters, and IV infusions. Highly organized and proactive with a solid grasp of nursing standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Children's Minnesota Minneapolis Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2023 - Current
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
  • Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
  • Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
  • Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
  • Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
  • Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Managed medication inventory, including ordering and restocking medications as necessary.

Practical Nurse Team Leader

Institute Of Vertebrology And Rehabilitation
Lviv, Ukraine.
04.2019 - 07.2022
  • Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
  • Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

Physiotherapy nurse

Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 07.2022
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Worked with patients to help them manage pain, mobility and balance.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Nurse Practitioner

Institute of Blood Pathology and Transfusion
Lviv, Ukraine.
09.2013 - 10.2018
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
  • Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Adhered to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.

Intensive Care Nurse

Institute Of Blood Pathology And Transfusion
Lviv, Ukraine
12.2016 - 10.2017
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

Education

Associate of Science - Cosmetology Education

International School of Cosmetology
Lviv Ukraine
10.2015

Associate of Science - General Nursing

Medical College D. Halytskyi LNMU
Lviv Ukraine
07.2013

Skills

  • Individualized Care
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Assessing Residents
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Heart Monitoring
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Intravenous admixture preparation
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Prescription filling
  • Team collaboration

Languages

Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Children's Minnesota Minneapolis Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Practical Nurse Team Leader

Institute Of Vertebrology And Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 07.2022

Physiotherapy nurse

Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 07.2022

Intensive Care Nurse

Institute Of Blood Pathology And Transfusion
12.2016 - 10.2017

Nurse Practitioner

Institute of Blood Pathology and Transfusion
09.2013 - 10.2018

Associate of Science - Cosmetology Education

International School of Cosmetology

Associate of Science - General Nursing

Medical College D. Halytskyi LNMU
Halyna Kryzhanivska