Polina Startsev
Mukilteo,WA
Summary
Dedicated psychology graduate with five years of experience in compassionate personal care with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Adept at providing basic support to family members, children, and teenagers, by educating them on how to reestablish connection with their loved ones who suffer from Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Skilled at researching and implementing meaningful day program activities, writing care plans, behavioral and medical research, writing company's policies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Intern
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Improved overall patient experience with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to expedite processing of specimens, reducing wait times for results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Reduced patient anxiety during blood draw procedures with empathetic communication style and gentle technique.
- Performed difficult venipunctures on patients with challenging veins, minimizing discomfort and increasing success rate.
Caregiver Support
SUNSHINE ADULT FAMILY HOME
06.2017 - Current
- Assisting established caregivers with one on one tasks
- Walking with residents outside to ensure they are safe and have a good time
- Plan and participate in meaningful day activities for the residents
- Activities may include arts and crafts, bingo night, and art classes
- Assist with meal preparation for the residents
- Act as a comfort care individual for residents who do not have families
- Share and listen to stories
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges
Kids Camp Counselor
STEVE AND KATE'S CAMP
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment
- Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring
Food Service Volunteer
SWEDISH HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Delivered food to patients in all areas of the hospital
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: PSYCHOLOGY -
Grand Canyon University
12.2023
Skills
- Behavioral Research
- Data Collecting
- Group Leadership
- Time Management
- Strong Oral and Written Communication
- Languages: English (fluent) Russian (fluent)
- Child Supervision
- Effective Communication
- Adaptable to change
- Venipuncture Technique
- Specimen handling
- Patient Care
Awards
- Psi Chi Recipient (The International Honor Society of Psychology) / 12/2023
- President Scholarship Award 2020-2023
- First Aid and CPR
- Food Handlers Permit
Timeline
Phlebotomist Intern
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Kids Camp Counselor
STEVE AND KATE'S CAMP
06.2021 - 08.2021
Caregiver Support
SUNSHINE ADULT FAMILY HOME
06.2017 - Current
Food Service Volunteer
SWEDISH HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 07.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: PSYCHOLOGY -
Grand Canyon University
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