LEVON KTRATSYAN, BSN, RN, PHN
Glendale,CA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented nurse with a solid foundation in patient care. Skilled in conducting thorough assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Known for excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
DPCS Designee
Lux Hospice, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee and manage number of clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance
- Liaise between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plan
- Contributed substantially to successful department of JCAHO accounting.
- Ensured HIPPA compliance.
- Provides DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans.
- Coordinated quality improvement activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, licenses, and CPR compliance records.
- Schedule patient admissions and discharges.
DPCS Designee
Seaside Homehealth, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
- Oversee and manage number of clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance
- Liaise between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plan
- Contributed substantially to successful department of JCAHO accounting.
- Ensured HIPPA compliance.
- Provides DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans.
- Coordinated quality improvement activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, licenses, and CPR compliance records.
- Schedule patient admissions and discharges.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Chevy Chase Ambulatory Center, LP
11.2021 - Current
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality care before, during, and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping, and suturing during operational procedures.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing, and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
- Administered medications as prescribed and checked for contradictions or potential complications.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO/CMS accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone, and sitting surgical positions.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Acting as advocate for patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Assisted anesthesia providers with patient respiratory needs by administering oxygen, inserting OPA's, and applying suction and jaw thrust.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Follows facility standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for perioperative nursing care according to policies and procedures.
- Comply with all HIPAA privacy and security regulations to protect patients' medical records and information.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Chance Home Care, Inc.
12.2020 - Current
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and their families to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnoses and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, and changes.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented their histories of current and previous conditions, diseases, and injuries, along with medications currently being taken.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences promotes effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, and injuries.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Comply with all HIPAA privacy and security regulations to protect patients' medical records and information.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA06.2020
Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Staff Training and Development
- Human Resources Management
- Healthcare Administration
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Supervision
- Patient Advocacy
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- IV Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Chronic Disease Management
- Extensive knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Trilingual: English, Armenian, and Russian
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
California Registered Nursing License Number: 95231680
Public Health Nurse License Number: 562685
Certifications: – ACLS, BLS, Moderate Sedation, MAB, Hospital Fire and Safety
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Phi Nu Chapter) – Honored Member
- American Nurses Association (ANA) – Member
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) – Student Member
- Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) – Member
- American Association of Moderate Sedation Nurses (AAMSN) – Member
- Armenian American Nurses Association (AANA) – Member
- American Heart Association (AHA) – Member
- West Coast University Alumni
Timeline
DPCS Designee
Lux Hospice, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
DPCS Designee
Seaside Homehealth, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Chevy Chase Ambulatory Center, LP
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Chance Home Care, Inc.
12.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University