Katrina Andryushchenko
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare team members to implement, plan and assess patient care plans.
- Same tasks, priorities, education, and recovery as stated above in Prisma workplace
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Upstate
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare team members to implement, plan and assess patient care plans.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
AnMed Health Medical Center
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.2020
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Interaction
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Patient Condition Reporting
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Heart Failure
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Emotional Support
- Clear Patient Communication
- Disease Processes
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Active Listening
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Delegation and Motivation
- Wound Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Administer Medication
- Pediatric Surgery
- Airway Management
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- General Surgery
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Oversight
- Preventive Health Measures
- Pain Management Techniques
- Accurate Documentation
- Emergency Situations
- Chest Tubes
- Pulse Oximetry
- Update Electronic Charts
Timeline
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Upstate
04.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
AnMed Health Medical Center
02.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
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