Accomplished Registered Nurse who is seeking employment at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center so that I may serve the veteran population who served others. With a strong background in Case Management and ten plus years of healthcare experience dedicated to high-quality care of a diverse patient population, I am skillfully able to blend hands-on skills with an advanced knowledge base in high acuity care patients. I work effectively as an active team member with all levels of healthcare providers including physicians, administrators as well as a diverse patient population in order to foster trusting relationships with the goal of improved patient outcomes. I have been very successful in optimizing patient care as a well-qualified and highly experienced bedside nurse. I possess strong computer skills and am competent in working with different EMR charting methods, provide meticulous medication administration, proficient tracheostomy care, trauma recovery, promotion of preventative health diseases and disorders, as well as optimizing patient outcomes and family support.
- Fluent in Bosnian, Serbo-Croatian, and English
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Planning
- Rehabilitation
- Performing EKGs
- Critical care nursing
- Knowledge about autonomic dysreflxia ( symptoms, complications, treatments and prevention)
- Neurology awareness
- Case management
- Lab result interpretation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Tracheostomy Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Health screening
- Setting up referrals
- Professional bedside manner
- Administering immunizations
- IV setup
- Chronic disease management
- Care Plan Development
Certification of Completion trained in ages: Birth to 36 months Child Development/Special Needs Professionalism/ Relationship With Parents, Stuff, and Children Health, Safety, Nutrition and, Curriculum
- Awarded an excellence award for exemplary work in the Professional Communication and Leadership in Healthcare
- Graduated with 3 .54 GPA
- Dean's List multiple times
- Awarded Honors Degree
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- IHI and AMNH certified
- NIHSS certified
- Certification in Hypoglycemia prevention and management
- Certification in management of Non epileptic seizures and conversion disorders
- Honors and Appreciation Awards, Cleveland Clinic
Mesa, AZ, 04/2019 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in the performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted with a multidisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Addressed disruptions in inpatient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures, and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations, and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over twelve patients daily.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Greeley, CO, 09/2015 - 04/2019
- Provided care for multiple patients with chronic vents, strokes, paraplegia, quadriplegia, ALS, and MS patients
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Administered medications using bar code medication administration ( BCMA) and monitored responses
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Served as a Charge Nurse
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers, and social workers.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Bozeman, MT, 04/2012 - 09/2015
- Kept medical supplies within sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaged, and compassionate environment.
- Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and collected patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Prepared blood, urine, stool, and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
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School Attended
- College of Southern Maryland
- Western Governors University
- Cuyahoga Community College
- Sanford College Of Nursing
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse Case Manager
- Registered Nurse
- Medical Assistant
Degrees
- No Degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Associate of Applied Science
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