Irina Kalustyan
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Cardiovascular (ICU, telemetry, step down ICU), Float Pool Nursing in 23 years of experience in nursing field. Proven expertise in advancing patient outcomes, reducing medical errors and proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced/high-pressured environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational and nursing professional skills (including an expert in peripheral "IVs" insertions), to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Interventional Procedure Unit
University of Washington Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
- "DAISY" Nursing Award Recipient
- "STAR" Nursing Award Recipient (Expert IV skills)
- "STAR" Nursing Award Recipient (Preceptor Role)
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor Role
- Excellent expertise in monitoring pre and post cardiac procedure unit patients with complex cardiac issues related to complex coronary angiograms, structural, congenital and electrophysiology patients, and interventional radiology patient group.
- Assessment, coordination, and monitoring critical ill patients in terms of hemodynamic monitoring (PA cath, and A-lines, BiPAP, IABP, ETT, EKG).
- Implemented advanced cardiac care protocol, including titration of cardiac medications.
- Assisting and monitoring "Sotalol" and "Procanimide" infusion cases.
- Assisting in EP outpatient cases such as "Loop Recorders," and cardiac echo such as TEE/Cardiversion.
- Monitoring post interventional radiology patients, same-day discharges.
- Professional knowledge of moderate sedation protocol, and "Phase one" recovery (PACU).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Registered Intensive Care Nurse
Evergreen Hospital
05.2009 - 01.2015
- Monitored patients post trauma, and post surgery
- Coordinated the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and monitoring of critical ill patients such as with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, and stroke by utilizing multidisciplinary team
- Provided nursing expertise to nursing team with PIV insertion skills, using ultrasound device.
- Provided hemodynamic monitoring, great knowledge of cardiac drips titration
- Preceptor of the "ICU residency" program
- "STAT Nurse" and "Charge Nurse" role for telemetry units
"Registered NurseContract/Agency Nurse
HRN Services
01.2004 - 05.2009
- Worked as RN in a multi-specialty nursing departments such as: float pool, telemetry, ca rdiac pre and post, infusion short-stay unit, step down ICU, ED, trauma, burn unit, orthopedics (Harboview, Swedish, Overlake, Northwest and Virginia Mason Medical Centers)
- "IV" Team contract at "Virginia Mason Medical Center"
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Facilitated effective discharge planning by coordinating with case managers, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for delivering exceptional care while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Enhanced the nursing team''s effectiveness by providing ongoing support, guidance, and mentorship to new nurses and students being in a preceptor role
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients'' needs were effectively communicated to healthcare teams and promptly addressed.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and consistently exceeding expectations in service delivery.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for tailored care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Swedish Medical Center
09.2003 - 05.2004
- "New Graduate" position in Telemetry/Step-Down ICU unit taking care of the complex cardiac patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Women's Hospital
09.1992 - 09.1997
- Expert IV skills and worked as "infusion/injection" RN providing nursing care related to IM, SQ, IV, Blood Transfusion, and medical drips to oncological patients, in the "task-oriented" nursing setting.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2008
Registered Nurse
Shoreline Community College
Seattle, WA08-2003
Skills
- Interventional Cardiac Procedure Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Peripheral IV insertion specialist
- Pain Management
- Patient Education
- Excellent communication skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Legal Nurse Consultant
Languages
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Professional Working
Timeline
Cardiovascular Interventional Procedure Unit
University of Washington Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
Registered Intensive Care Nurse
Evergreen Hospital
05.2009 - 01.2015
"Registered NurseContract/Agency Nurse
HRN Services
01.2004 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse
Swedish Medical Center
09.2003 - 05.2004
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Women's Hospital
09.1992 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Registered Nurse
Shoreline Community College