Margarita Temnikova
Summary
Personable and compassionate with passion for patient care and positive, upbeat approach. Possesses comprehensive understanding of maternal and fetal health, coupled with proficiency in patient monitoring and clinical procedures. Committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering safe, supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Interior Health
02.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care in a small rural hospital, rotating through Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room, and Emergency Department
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care
ST. JOSEPH'S CARE GROUP
09.2021 - 12.2022
- University Placement - 120 hours
- Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements.
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
- Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
Surgical Nurse
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
09.2021 - 10.2022
- University Placement - 216 hours
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
Tree Planter
Torrent, Outland, Spectrum
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Summer job to pay for University (3 summers)
- Planted seedlings for reforestation.
- Applied herbicides and fertilizers safely and effectively.
- Complied with quality standards, safety practices, company policies and best practices.
Home Health Nurse
Saint Elizabeth
02.2022 - 04.2022
- University placement - 216 hours
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Personal Support Worker Student
Hogarth Riverview Manor
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Long Term Care Clinical Placement - 48 hours
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
09.2019 - 04.2020
- University Clinical placement - 240 hours
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
Au Pair
Australia
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Live-in Nanny in Australia
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Cared for 3 children ages 2 to 9.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
Home Health Care Provider
Nancy Shirer
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04.2022
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control Procedures
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Home Visits
- Diabetes Management
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- G Drivers License
Education and Training
other
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Limited Working
Certificates
- NCLEX - Nov 2022
- Perinatal Specialty Program - Nov 2023
- Enhanced Neonatal Stabilization Training - Sept 2024
- Fetal Health Surveillance - August 2023
- Breastfeeding Essentials Step 2 - July 2023
- Neonatal Resusucition Program - June 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - April 2023
- Basic Life Support - August 2024
- Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM) - May 2023
- Electrocardiograph (ECG) Monitoring and Interpretation - May 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Interior Health
02.2023 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Saint Elizabeth
02.2022 - 04.2022
Personal Support Worker Student
Hogarth Riverview Manor
01.2022 - 04.2022
Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care
ST. JOSEPH'S CARE GROUP
09.2021 - 12.2022
Surgical Nurse
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
09.2021 - 10.2022
Tree Planter
Torrent, Outland, Spectrum
04.2020 - 07.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
09.2019 - 04.2020
Au Pair
Australia
05.2018 - 08.2018
Home Health Care Provider
Nancy Shirer
07.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Lakehead University
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