Natalya Gavel
Saint Johns
Summary
Registered nurse with 18 years of experience in home care, hospitals, and nursing facilities. Expertise in delivering comprehensive patient care and effectively delegating tasks based on patient needs and staff capabilities. Committed to high-quality care within multidisciplinary teams. Aiming to apply exceptional individualized care skills in home care, hospice, and nursing environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center Of Jacksonville
Jacksonville
10.2024 - Current
- Managed recovery processes for postoperative, chronically ill, and long-term care patients.
- Administered medications according to prescribed dosages while ensuring safety and accuracy.
- Executed comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop appropriate care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care plans.
- Coordinated patient care activities to optimize treatment outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored patients for reactions and side effects following administration of treatments.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, implementing life-saving techniques as required.
Registered Nurse
Jewish Nursing Home
Springfield
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Mentored new nursing professionals during orientation periods, fostering a collaborative team dynamic that supported the delivery of high-quality care.
Registered Nurse
Holyoke VNA and Hospice Life Care
Holyoke
05.2013 - 03.2021
- Provided palliative care to terminally ill patients in home and skilled nursing settings.
- Executed comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop personalized care plans.
- Administered medications according to prescribed dosages and schedules, ensuring compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to refine treatment strategies and enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on various ways to manage patients' pain, end-of-life symptoms, proper methods for dressing changes, medication administration, and personal care.
Registered Nurse
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
Springfield
08.2012 - 03.2019
- Administered comprehensive nursing care to patients with TBI, depression, and cognitive impairments.
- Utilized critical thinking to prioritize interventions based on patient acuity and individual needs.
- Ensured effective execution of doctor's orders, including testing and medical procedures.
- Conducted assessments to monitor medication responses, adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Advocated for patients' rights, values, and beliefs throughout care delivery.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
Springfield
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement in patient care delivery.
- Developed a strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Supervised a team of 12 LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks to ensure optimal provision, safety, and care of patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Noble VNA and Hospice
Westfield
11.2009 - 05.2013
- Provided palliative care to terminally ill patients in home and skilled nursing settings.
- Executed comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop personalized care plans.
- Administered medications according to prescribed dosages and schedules, ensuring compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to refine treatment strategies and enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on various ways to manage patients' pain, end-of-life symptoms, proper methods for dressing changes, medication administration, and personal care.
- Advocated for patients' wishes regarding treatment options, preserving dignity in their final days.
- Arranged in home care (activities of daily living, patient hygiene, pain/EOL symptom control, and wound care).
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Mercy Hospice
Holyoke
09.2008 - 11.2009
- Provided palliative care to terminally ill patients in home and skilled nursing settings.
- Executed comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop personalized care plans.
- Administered medications according to prescribed dosages and schedules, ensuring compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to refine treatment strategies and enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on various ways to manage patients' pain, end-of-life symptoms, proper methods for dressing changes, medication administration, and personal care.
- Advocated for patients' wishes regarding treatment options, preserving dignity in their final days.
- Arranged in home care (activities of daily living, patient hygiene, pain/EOL symptom control, and wound care).
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Jewish Nursing Home
Longmeadow
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Evaluated and planned nursing care for assigned patients, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with medical team to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare options, conditions, and necessary treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, delivering critical care and life-saving interventions.
- Mentored new nursing professionals during orientation, promoting teamwork and high-quality care delivery.
- Facilitated wound care, ostomy management, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain control strategies.
Education
Associate of Science -
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, Massachusetts, MA05-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Health assessment
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Home health care
- Call triaging
- Hospice and palliative care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Wound care, wound vac, ostomy care
- IV administration
- CADD pump
- Bilingual: Russian, English
- Time management and stamina
- Compassion and Empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center Of Jacksonville
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jewish Nursing Home
03.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
09.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Holyoke VNA and Hospice Life Care
05.2013 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
08.2012 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Noble VNA and Hospice
11.2009 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Mercy Hospice
09.2008 - 11.2009
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Jewish Nursing Home
08.2007 - 08.2008
Associate of Science -
Springfield Technical Community College