IRINA OPREA
Lexington,SC
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in ICU units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
Prisma Health Richland
2019.02 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Contributed to efficient care coordination by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure timely patient discharges and smooth transitions between care settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through active participation in unit-based committees focused on advancing nursing practice standards and optimizing patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk of cross-contamination among critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate appropriate treatment interventions.
- Mentored new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for critical patients through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN Supervisor
PruittHealth
2022.04 - 2022.12
- Managed and supervised a team of 30 registered nurses
- Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care
- Developed policies and procedures for the nursing unit
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Midland Technical Collage
Columbia, SC01.2019
J.D. - Law
Kiev University of Truism, Economics And Law
Kiev, Ukraine05.2004
Skills
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Treatment Planning
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Emergency Interventions
- Honest and Dependable
- Reliable and Responsible
- Chart management
- Advanced Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- HIPAA Education
- Family advocacy
Accomplishments
Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association 2022
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course 2022
- ACLS 2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2022
- ECMO, Prisma - 2023
- Ultrasound IV Prisma 2021
- CRRT - 2021
- ThermoGard, Arctic sun Prisma 2021
- EVD/ICP/CPP/Bolt, monitoring/care Prisma 2021
- BIS Prisma 2021
- FloTrac Prisma 2021
- Reboa/ Swan Cath - Prisma 2021
Ukrainian (native); Russian (native)
native speacking
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Supervisor
PruittHealth
2022.04 - 2022.12
RN, ICU
Prisma Health Richland
2019.02 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Midland Technical Collage
J.D. - Law
Kiev University of Truism, Economics And Law
- CPR certified through American Heart Association 2022
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course 2022
- ACLS 2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2022
- ECMO, Prisma - 2023
- Ultrasound IV Prisma 2021
- CRRT - 2021
- ThermoGard, Arctic sun Prisma 2021
- EVD/ICP/CPP/Bolt, monitoring/care Prisma 2021
- BIS Prisma 2021
- FloTrac Prisma 2021
- Reboa/ Swan Cath - Prisma 2021
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