Olena Golovina
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Compassionate healthcare worker adept at communicating with patients and caregivers to deliver exceptional patient care illustrated over 15 years within healthcare landscape. Communicative and empathetic with passion for driving and instilling excellent habits in community to cultivate continuous health.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Pediatrician
Children's City Clinic #5
02.2014 - 06.2020
- Utilized evidence-based medicine to make informed decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment of pediatric conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive and compassionate care to pediatric patients.
- Contributed positively to the work environment by actively participating in team meetings, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues on projects aimed at improving patient experience.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of best practices in pediatric medicine.
- Diagnosed and treated various pediatric illnesses, leading to healthier children in the community.
- Enhanced patient trust through effective communication skills and empathetic bedside manner.
- Educated families on preventive care measures, resulting in reduced illness rates among patients.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care.
- Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
- Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
- Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
- Promoted early detection of developmental issues by conducting thorough evaluations during well-child visits.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's City Clinical Hospital #2
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
City Clinical Hospital #3
08.2005 - 01.2009
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Mentored new nursing staff in best practices for cardiac care, contributing to excellent teamwork and improved unit performance overall.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Education
Specialist's Certificate - Pediatric Medicine
Odesa National Medical University
Odesa, Ukraine07.2013
M.D. - Medicine
Odesa National Medical University
Odesa, Ukraine07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Odesa Regional Base Medical School
Odesa, Ukraine 2005
Skills
- Vaccination administration
- Newborn care
- Developmental screening
- Asthma Management
- Pediatric Physical Exams
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Well childhood exams
- Medication prescription
- Symptom Assessment
- Healthcare software
- Educating patients
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Decision-Making
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- Clear Communication
- Decision-Making
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
General Pediatrician
Children's City Clinic #5
02.2014 - 06.2020
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's City Clinical Hospital #2
02.2009 - 04.2011
Cardiac Registered Nurse
City Clinical Hospital #3
08.2005 - 01.2009
Specialist's Certificate - Pediatric Medicine
Odesa National Medical University
M.D. - Medicine
Odesa National Medical University
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Odesa Regional Base Medical School
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