Hi, I’m
Olena Goncharenko
West Hills,CA
My personal happy, motivated, and positive attitude contributes to increasing patients’ satisfaction and health-related outcomes through my care and treatment as well as to advance my knowledge and practical experience in becoming a valued professional in my chosen field of practice.
Olena G.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
16
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
Work History
West Hills HospitalWest Hills
RN Staff Nurse
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Preparing care plans for patients, administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs and maintaining medical records, collaborating with patients, their families, doctors, physical therapists, social workers and other healthcare providers.
- A lot of patients are coming with such unfortunate adverse life events, background, and problems as homelessness, addictions, domestic violence, abuse, etc. which enabled me to get the practical experience in helping this population of patients with appropriate treatment plans (psychopharmacology and psychotherapy) as well as come up with the appropriate resource to facilitate in patient’s recovery.
Professional Home Care ServicesLos Angeles, CA
RN
02.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Providing home healthcare to sick individuals recovering from an illness, injury, or post-op patients with the nursing process implementation
- The duties include such services as IV therapy, wound care, drug monitoring, disease controlling.
Hello Care Inc, Comfort KeepersPasadena, Thousand Oaks, CA
RN
08.2013 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Working mostly with elderly population performing total care of patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, palliative care and hospice patients.
Totally Kids Specialty HealthcareSun Valley, CA
RN Student
10.2012 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Provided total care for pediatric patients with developmental delays including oxygen therapy, tracheostomy and gastrostomy care, suctioning, ventilator operation, IV infusion monitoring, TPN therapy, and medication administration.
VA Greater West LA Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente – West LAPanorama City, CA
RN Sudent
04.2012 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care in ER, OR, Dialysis, and Medical-Surgical
Brighton Convalescent CenterPasadena, CA
RN Student
02.2012 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Performed nursing care for geriatric patients including assessment, medication administration, ADLs, ambulation assistance, and palliative care.
24 Hour Home CareEncino, CA
CNA, RN Student
02.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Assisted with care of patients recovering from amputations, cerebral vascular accidents, hip and knee replacements, and spinal cord injuries, assisting with transfers and ADLs.
Day CareLos Angeles, CA
CNA, RN Student
05.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- With members of an interdisciplinary team assisted with care of mentally and physically disabled patients, assisting RN in patients’ assessment and care planning, aseptic/sterile techniques, I&O measuring, ADLs, ambulation, IV insertion and monitoring, central line/PICC line dressing change/care, blood drawing, ventilator monitoring, tracheostomy care/suctioning, etc.
Education
Walden University, National University
Master of Science from Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
08.2020 - 12.2023
National UniversityLa Jolla, CA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2010 - 08.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office-Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
- Charting and Documentation
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Care Plan Development
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Patient Education
- Building Rapport and Trust
Certification
ACTIVITIES - Current member of Medical Reserve Corps (Los Angeles) CERTIFICATION - Registered Nurse License (Board of Registered Nursing) ID # 95023207 - Rehabilitative Nurse Assistant Certificate (California Department of Public Health) ID # 00810950 - CPR and AED for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association BLS) ID # 22035 - Hospital Fire and Life Safety (Certified by Los Angeles Fire Department) ID # HC 0012
Additional Information
- AWARDS - Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses 5/2023
Timeline
Walden University, National University
Master of Science from Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
08.2020 - 12.2023
RN Staff Nurse
West Hills Hospital
08.2017 - Current
RN
Professional Home Care Services
02.2014 - 01.2017
RN
Hello Care Inc, Comfort Keepers
08.2013 - 02.2014
RN Student
Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare
10.2012 - 12.2012
RN Sudent
VA Greater West LA Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente – West LA
04.2012 - 08.2012
RN Student
Brighton Convalescent Center
02.2012 - 04.2012
CNA, RN Student
24 Hour Home Care
02.2011 - 01.2012
National University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2010 - 08.2023
CNA, RN Student
Day Care
05.2010 - 01.2011
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