Alexandra E. Bzhelyansky, RN 170 Dreiser Loop, Apt.

10G Bronx, New York, 10475 Home: (718) 379-2972 Mobile: (347) 601-5594

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse in a capacity that will ta ke advantage of my skills and experience. QUALIFICATIONS Ophthalmology - knowledge and handling of all microsurgical instrumentation. Vascular Surgery - expertise in all current vascular procedures, including AAA, bypasses with graft and vein, AV fistulas - both primary and with the graft, and all access ports. Orthopedics - numerous case experiences with ORIF of all major bones, total join t replacement, all types of arthroscopy. General Surgery - involved in all general surgery cases, from minor excisions to major internal organ resections. Experience with the latest bariatric techniqu es - gastric bypass and laparoscopic gastric banding. Total caseload in the tho usands. Podiatry, Urology, Gynecology, Plastics - extensive case experience. Equipment Proficiency - argon beam coagulator, surgical lasers (CO2, Holmium, YA G), microscopes, Emerson thoracic pump, Phaco systems, laparoscopic, arthroscopi c, hysteroscopic instrumentation. EMPLOYMENT 2003-01/2011 Staff Nurse, North Shore University Hospital, Forest Hills, New Yor k Scrub and circulate on all types of surgery, including general, orthopedic, vasc ular, ophthalmologic, plastic, ENT, gynecologic and urologic. Constantly broade n and improve professional skills. Was appointed to the first bariatrics team i n the hospital. 2002-2003 Staff Nurse, Parkway Hospital, Forest Hills, New York 1990-2002 O.R. Technician, Parkway Hospital, Forest Hills, New York Scrubbed for general surgical, orthopedic, ophthalmologic, plastic, gynecologic and urologic procedures. Prepared for and obtained RN certification while worki ng full-time. 1984-1989 Head Nurse, Surgical ICU, LOMO Hospital, St. Petersburg, Russia Supervised 30 nurses and technicians. Was responsible for the day-to-day operat ions of the OR, including management of human and material resources, developmen t and monitoring of the operating plans, quality improvement initiatives, and ri sk and utilization management activities. Alexandra E. Bzhelyansky, RN 170 Dreiser Loop, Apt. 10G Bronx, New York, 10475 Home: (718) 379-2972 Mobile: (347) 601-5594 page 2

1982-1984 Nurse Anesthetist, LOMO Hospital, St. Petersburg, Russia Was responsible for pre-anesthetic evaluation, anesthetic management and post-an esthetic evaluation of surgical patients and other special procedures. Performed airway and pain management, endotracheal intubation, CPR with advanced cardiac

life support, acute pain management, central venous access, and placement of inv asive monitors. 1978-1982 Registered Nurse, Altai Children's Hospital, Russia Was responsible for all aspects of patient care. Was specifically engaged in pr e-op and post-op care. The patients ranged from newborn to adolescents. Comple ted a certifying course of a Nurse Anesthetist. Promoted to a Head Nurse of Sur gical ICU in 1980. EDUCATION 1976-1978 Registered Nurse, Gorno-Altai School of Nursing REFERENCES Moises M. Tenembaum, M.D., F.A.C.S. Director, Department of Surgery North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills 102-01 66th Road Forest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 830-4093 Michael S. Drew, M.D., F.A.C.S. Director, Department of ASU North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills 102-01 66th Road Forest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 830-4093 Michael Reich,MD.,F.I.C.S. General,Head&Neck Surgery 69-60 108 street Forest Hills, NY 11375