NATALYA KAMINSKY
Hayward,CA
Summary
Highly motivated, compassionate, flexible, and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven expertise in the Critical Care setting with effective communication skills. Highly detail oriented. Extremely effective, able to remain calm and productive in challenging situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency care to patients, ensuring adherence to established protocols and guidelines.
- Able to coordinate the care 4 patients including admissions, discharge, and transfers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Managed triage processes, prioritizing patient needs based on severity of conditions.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices in emergency care management.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Flight Nurse Crew Chief
Reach Air Medical Services
03.2020 - Current
- Consistently met industry standards by staying current on best practices and relevant certifications within the field of flight nursing.
- 24 hour shift requiring the ability to take critical calls at all hours of the day and night.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, timely medical care during air transport.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses on emergency protocols and flight procedures.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Adapted quickly to unforeseen challenges, minimizing disruptions to project timeline.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism in all tasks.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Managed onboard inventory of medications and supplies to ensure adequate preparation for each mission.
- Facilitated teamwork among crew members through clear communication channels and mutual respect for individual roles and responsibilities.
- Streamlined patient handoff process for efficient transfer of care between medical teams.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Utilized advanced flight nursing knowledge and skills to provide exceptional patient care in challenging environments while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Enhanced flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight checks and ensuring proper equipment functionality.
- Exercised sound decision-making abilities when faced with complex or rapidly changing situations involving critically ill or injured patients.
Trauma ICU Nurse
Eden Medical Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Able to provide total care to 2 critically-ill patients with various different monitoring devices including EVDs and arterial lines.
- Managed critical care for trauma patients, ensuring timely interventions and comprehensive monitoring.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for complex cases.
- Supervised junior nursing staff, providing mentorship and guidance in best practices for trauma care.
- Streamlined communication processes among departments, improving coordination of care during critical events.
- Provided expert wound care management to trauma ICU patients with complex injuries, promoting healing and reducing infection rates.
- Streamlined the admission process for trauma ICU patients by implementing new protocols for rapid assessment and intervention.
- Managed ventilator settings, titrating oxygen levels for optimal respiratory support and minimizing the risk of complications in intubated patients.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement and chest tube insertion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques.
- Maintained a safe environment for trauma ICU patients by enforcing strict infection control measures and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Staff Nurse II ICU
Kaiser Permanente
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care in critical situations, monitoring vital signs and administering medications effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and adjustments to treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss care progress, addressing concerns and providing emotional support during critical times.
- Evaluated trends in patient data over time to assist physicians in making informed decisions about treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust in the healthcare team''s abilities.
- Managed critical situations calmly under pressure while coordinating necessary resources for optimal patient care.
- Performed advanced life support measures during rapid response calls or Code Blue events.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for high-risk drugs.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying emergent conditions and initiating appropriate interventions.
Pediatric CVICU RN
Lucile Packard
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Assesses, evaluates, and monitors critically ill pediatric ICU patient.
- Communicates with the interdisciplinary team using SBAR to implement safe and effective care.
- Knowledge of medications including vasoactive and cardiac medications; their indications, contraindications, and side effects.
- Monitors different ventilator settings including different modes and their effects on patient respiratory status.
- Excellent IV skills including patients with limited IV access.
- Ability to remain calm under stressful situations including codes.
- Implements PALS algorithms for code interventions.
- Assesses a patient’s and family’s learning needs and readiness to learn.
- Adjusts information and expectations based on responses from patient, developmental levels, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Emergency Room RN
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Quickly and accurately assesses patient care needs and implements care based on unit specific protocols/MD orders.
- Performs all requested diagnostic tests for multiple patients (up to four).
- Manages multiple patients simultaneously, prioritizing needs continually by triaging appropriately.
- Provides detailed discharge care instructions to patients including medication management and follow-up appointments.
- Maintains accurate and up to date electronic charting including updated vitals and assessments.
- Streamlined emergency response processes, enhancing patient flow during high-volume periods.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify critical changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Proactively sought out additional training opportunities to expand knowledge across various specialty areas within Emergency Medicine.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively prioritizing care based on the severity of medical conditions.
Staff Nurse II ICU
Dominican Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Assesses patients to determine the intensity of disease or trauma and create nursing care plans to meet his or her specific requirements.
- Monitors and records hourly vitals including invasive hemodynamic lines (Swan Ganz, Art Lines, CVP).
- ACLS and BLS proficient. Recognizes deteriorating patients and proactively notifying MD.
- Vent managements including VAP prevention.
- Participates in patient rounding providing accurate assessment and recommendations in SBAR format.
- Monitors catheters, leads and tubing to ensure proper placement and functioning.
- Maintain accurate electronic charting in including assessments, I&Os, and care plans.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Trauma/Neuro ICU RN
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Independently cares for two critically ill trauma/post op patients.
- Provides head-to-toe critical assessment, including change in condition, treatment rendered.
- Manages multiple drips and sedation and titrates to effect as indicated by unit protocols.
- Assesses and cares for patients on ventilators and ability to troubleshoot different alarms.
- Understands hemodynamic status of the patient with traumatic brain injuries; correlates swan reading BP; UO to assess and intervene appropriately.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, documenting findings accurately for continuity of care.
- Managed complex patient cases, coordinating resources for efficient recovery and discharge planning.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Clinical Informatics Analyst/Educator
Watsonville Community Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Coordinates with Nursing Leadership, Information Management and staff in the development, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of nursing information systems (example of this includes clinical documentation systems and bar coding technologies).
- Creates system specifications and workflow documents for new projects and/or features and maintains/updates existing specifications and project documents for complex clinical initiatives that include technical details, user expectations, project goals, work effort, accountability, and deliverables.
- Assist in live conversion plans for new and upgraded systems.
- Assist Information Services in screen modifications.
- Provide departmental support during each phase of implementation.
- Coordinate and participate in QA of the application functions.
- Assist in the development of user policies and procedures.
- Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the medical center.
Prior Authorizations Nurse
Central California Alliance for Health
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Acting within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act to ensure that authorization requests are completed to meet the needs of patients.
- Act as a patient advocate when reviewing requests collaboratively with Medical Directors.
- Working knowledge of State and Federal healthcare laws, including Milliman, Medi-Cal, and Title 22 Regulations.
- Liaison between Children's Case Management and Authorization department to streamline authorization process and ensure appropriate access to, and coordination of care for children with special health care needs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology including human anatomy/physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.
- Key department lead for ensuring the delivery of highly time sensitive requests for organ transplantations and preventive genetic testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN, BSN - Nursing
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA03.2014
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Airway management
- Emergency triage
- Trauma nursing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent communication
- Ventilator management
- Cardiac monitors
- EPIC and Cerner proficient
Affiliations
- AACN
- CEN
- ACTN
Certification
CCRN, CFRN, NRP, ACLS, BLS, PALS, PHTLS
Timeline
ER Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2024 - Current
Trauma ICU Nurse
Eden Medical Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
Flight Nurse Crew Chief
Reach Air Medical Services
03.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse II ICU
Kaiser Permanente
10.2019 - 12.2021
Pediatric CVICU RN
Lucile Packard
10.2018 - 10.2019
Emergency Room RN
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse II ICU
Dominican Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2018
Trauma/Neuro ICU RN
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2018
Clinical Informatics Analyst/Educator
Watsonville Community Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2017
Prior Authorizations Nurse
Central California Alliance for Health
10.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN, BSN - Nursing
California State University East Bay
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