Olivia Derengowska

• Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
• Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
• Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
• Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
• Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
• Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
• Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
• Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
• Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
• Processed daily patient intake, triaging average of 30 patients daily using the Manchester Triage System.
• Monitored and tended to high volume of patients daily during COVID-19 outbreak and operated Airvo, Bipap and Cpap machines including Aerogen nebulization.
• Actively participated in the trauma team in the resuscitation room.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of each nursing role in the trauma team such as:

Airway Nurse: management of airway and cervical spine and ventilatory support. Preparing equipment and anaesthetic drugs prior to patient arrival. Assisting doctor with intubation. Setting up the Hamilton ventilator.

Circulatory Nurse: Assessing circulatory status of the patient and attaching monitor and equipment to check vital signs. Inserting IV cannulas and drawing bloods from the patient. Administer IV medications using baxter and braun pumps.

Procedure Nurse: Assisting doctor with procedures such as chest tube insertion, needle thoracentesis, finger thoracostomy, urinary catheterisation, limb stabilisation, haemorrhage control including activating the major haemorrhage protocol and transfusing blood using the rapid infuser.

• Planned and implemented care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Discharge planning, liaising with patient, family, community services and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Clinical documentation and audits to ensure high standard of care.
• Monitored and administered medications and intravenous infusions.
• Pre and post-operation/procedure care including a thrombectomy or thomobolysis.
• Provided emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Organised and managed workloads.
• Monitored and observed patients for any changes in condition using assessments and escalating care where appropriate.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.