Irina Elyaskordi
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years experience offering expertise in various specialties including; Medical- Surgical (cardiac/tele and COVID-19) General Surgery (post-op focused on airway and flap care) and Rehabilitation (brain/spinal cord injuries and stroke). Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed post-op patients recovering from a variety of surgeries including ENT, bariatric and general surgeries on a 41-bed unit.
- Managed care for patients with artificial airways; tracheostomy and laryngectomy.
- Managed free flaps, graft sites and donor sites.
- Proficient with NGT, PEG tubes, JP drains and wound vacs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed care of patients undergoing a variety of procedures including pre/post cardiac catheterization, peritoneal dialysis and ultrafiltration.
- Initiated and managed cardiac drips and CADD pumps.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for COVID-19 patients
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Shepherd Center
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed care for patients recovering from acute brain and spinal cord injuries.
- Collaborated with ancillary staff to care for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hospital Belleville
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Lutheran General Hospital
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2012
Skills
- Nursing Process
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- EPIC and CERNER EMR
- Interpreting EKGs
- Joint Commission Compliance
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Education
- Infection Control Procedures
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
BLS - 08/2024
ACLS - 09/2023
NIHSS - 07/2024
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
08.2020 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Shepherd Center
04.2014 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hospital Belleville
05.2013 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Lutheran General Hospital
07.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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