Lydmila Polyansky
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 10 years' experience in oncology care nursing and MD in family, adult, and children's medicine in Moldova. Empathetic listener and creative problem solver to easily handle critical decision-making and problem resolution. Patience, Compassion and Cooperative spirit. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience into a role as Registered Nurse. Motivated Registered Nurse with 17 years of progressive experience. Energetic self-starter and team builder. Navigates high-stress situations and achieves goals on time and under budget. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Swedish Providence
Seattle, WA
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medication to treat patients encountering pain, nausea and discomfort.
- Documented activity and progress to update charts, patient files and medical records.
- Liaised with medical team on post-operative patient care to facilitate timely specialized interventions.
- Briefed patients and families to follow directions and instructions for post-surgery care.
- Alerted physician on duty and nurses regarding complications and emergency situations to avoid delays in administering emergency medical attention.
- Safeguarded bandages and dressing on body or face of patients to provide infection control and protection.
- Kept postoperative space is tidy and sanitized to comply with health and safety regulations and cleanliness standards.
- Wrote down dosage levels, types of medicines and quantities administered to keep accurate records and avoid medical mishaps.
- Watched sedation levels and body temperature to detect abnormalities, recording findings.
- Demonstrated compassion and comfort to encourage distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
- Regularly monitored vital signs to detect abnormalities or side effects, providing immediate medical attention.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Personal Nurse
Private Contractor
Bellevue
02.2022 - Current
- Travels to patients' homes to provide home care, including taking vital signs, administering medication, and maintaining records
- Meets with family members to discuss treatment plans
- Helps patients with daily tasks, such as bathing, eating, dressing and transfers.
- Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximizing nursing capabilities and competence.
- Evaluated patient symptoms and condition to plan recovery program's for timely discharge.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Communicated with healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
- Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
- Used stethoscope to monitor heart and lungs and determine abnormalities.
- Reviewed charts, notes of doctor and test results to stay abreast with recovery of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Teacher/Nurse Assistant, Special Education Program
Bellevue School District
Bellevue
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Responsible for assisting special needs children in all aspects of daily physical and educational needs, including feeding with NG tube, giving medication accurately, taking and recording vital signs.
- Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Established friendly rapport with patients to promote positive health and wellbeing.
- Identified at-risk patients, escalating concerns on issues to safeguard the protection of vulnerable patients.
- Administered and documented prescribed medicines in line with company procedure and care standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Overlake Terrace Assisted Living Facility
Redmond
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, toileting, walking and exercising, as determined based on patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities
- Measured and recorded vital signs, and regularly examined patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, blood in the urine, etc.
- Attended training to stay refreshed in best care practices, emergency procedures and first aid.
- Maintained patient dignity throughout personal care, creating positive, trusted service-user relationships.
- Closely monitored client behavior, reporting changes or concerns to doctors or families for prompt resolutions.
- Provided advice on healthy living, offering suggestions for wholesome meal options and gentle exercise for improved wellbeing.
- Administered medications to clients unable to self-administer.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Chemical Dependency Professional
Bellevue College
Bellevue
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided comprehensive case management services, which included developing treatment plans and connecting clients and their families with the right resources.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Maximized customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Pediatrician
Chisinau Christian Clinic Emmanuel
, Moldova
08.1993 - 12.2010
- Diagnosed and treating common childhood ailments and minor injuries
- Provided preventative care, including the recommendation of vaccines
- Recorded and maintained the health and development information of their parents.
- Identified issues, analyses information and provided solutions to problems.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
- Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
- Established preventive health practices in alignment with developmental markers and family health history.
Oncology Staff Nurse
Cancer Research Institute
, Moldova
08.1985 - 10.2005
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after evaluating physician medical regiments
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and planed the next steps
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly, and tracked responses to address new concerns
- Followed strict safety precautions by calculating the correct dosages before administering medications.
- Evaluated patient symptoms and condition to plan recovery program's for timely discharge.
- Accurately recorded patient medical information and vital signs to provide continued best possible care.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of the State of New York
2018
Nursing Aid NNAAP - Chemical Dependency
Evergreen Nursing School
2015
AA Degree -
Medical College
2015
Active Washington State RN License -
07.08/2023
Colonic Hydrotherapy Practitioner (NBCH) -
Bellevue College
2002
Training Infection Control Training -
Medical College
1994
HIV/AIDS Education -
Nicole Testemitsanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1993
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Nicola Testemitsanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1992
Bachelor of Science -
Nicolae Testemitsanu State University of Medicine And Pharmacy
1986
Skills
- Skills & Expertise
- Patient assessment
- Charting and clinical documentation
- IV drug therapy management
- Lab results interpretation
- Dosage calculation
- Multilingual
- Patient-focused care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Analytical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Empathy and compassion
- Policy and procedure application
- Care procedure knowledge
- Risk management
- Clinical procedure preparations
- Vital-signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Excellent time management
- Accurate record-keeping
- Pediatric care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical Documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Romanian
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Swedish Providence
12.2022 - 05.2023
Personal Nurse
Private Contractor
02.2022 - Current
Teacher/Nurse Assistant, Special Education Program
Bellevue School District
10.2016 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Overlake Terrace Assisted Living Facility
08.2015 - 09.2016
Chemical Dependency Professional
Bellevue College
09.2013 - 07.2015
Pediatrician
Chisinau Christian Clinic Emmanuel
08.1993 - 12.2010
Oncology Staff Nurse
Cancer Research Institute
08.1985 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science -
University of the State of New York
Nursing Aid NNAAP - Chemical Dependency
Evergreen Nursing School
AA Degree -
Medical College
Active Washington State RN License -
Colonic Hydrotherapy Practitioner (NBCH) -
Bellevue College
Training Infection Control Training -
Medical College
HIV/AIDS Education -
Nicole Testemitsanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Nicola Testemitsanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science -
Nicolae Testemitsanu State University of Medicine And Pharmacy
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