Dedicated and compassionate nurse with a strong background in pharmacy and pediatric care, seeking to leverage clinical skills and hands-on experience to excel as a nurse.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Monitor and manage critically ill cardiovascular patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, and post-operative care.
Assess, plan, and implement nursing interventions for patients recovering from heart failure exacerbations, arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, and post-procedure observations.
Interpret and respond to cardiac telemetry, EKG changes, and hemodynamic parameters.
Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures (e.g., stress tests, echocardiograms), and assist with recovery post-procedure.
Safely administer medications, including cardiac-specific drugs, and monitor for adverse reactions.
Manage central lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, and other post-op devices.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Instructed parents and guardians regarding home care needs such as medication administration and disease management.
Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
PHARMACY INTERN
WALGREENS PHARMACY
10.2020 - 06.2022
Operate as a pharmacy technician to efficiently complete workflow in the pharmacy
Administer Covid 19 vaccines to patients through safe techniques
Enter vaccine information into the computer
Promptly help patients as they arrive in the drive through to keep workflow moving
Keep up with high volume of patients’ prescriptions coming directly from the hospital
Answer phone calls and solve patient issues via phone
Fill a high volume of prescriptions in a timely manner to ensure patient is well taken care of
Interact with patients to make sure their needs are met as they enter and leave the pharmacy
Store prescriptions in numerical order to ensure easy access for pharmacy team
Assist pharmacist with ordering drugs and out of stocks
Complete any monthly trainings to stay up to date with new policies that are implemented
Check shelves for any expired medication
Call insurance companies to solve patient issues with prescription filling
Ensure good faith dispensing policy at Walgreens
Reconstitute certain powders and make sure patient has the materials and information they need to make sure the drug is properly administered.
PHARMACY INTERN
SSM ST. CLARE HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 03.2022
Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications accurately and efficiently
Prepare and label medications following hospital protocols and safety standards
Maintain inventory levels by restocking medications and supplies as needed
Process medication orders, including entering prescriptions into the computer system and verifying patient information
Prepare sterile products, such as IV medications and chemotherapy agents, adhering to aseptic techniques
Manage medication distribution systems within the hospital, including automated dispensing cabinets and unit dose systems
Adhere to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards in all pharmacy operations.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
SCHNUCKS PHARMACY
09.2019 - 06.2020
Perform technician duties to safely and efficiently dispense medications to patients in a fast-paced work environment
Implement standard procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to ensure quality, security and proper disposal
Regularly stock shelves, rotate stock and check for any expired medications
Fill medications and interact with many patients
Provide outstanding customer service to build relationships with patients
Assist with drug ordering, purchasing and receiving
Complete monthly technician training to comply with pharmacy policies, procedures and regulations
Hang prescription bags in alphabetical order to allow for easy access while patients are picking up their prescriptions
Perform closing duties to ensure fellow co-workers are prepared for the next shift
Check patients out at the register in an efficient manner and solve any issues with insurance companies or doctors’ offices.
WASH LINE WORKER
AUTO SPA ETC.
08.2017 - 03.2019
Welcomed visitors by greeting them as they approached our vacuum bay
Inspected vehicles as they approached the wash bay to communicate with customers to implement a plan to efficiently clean their vehicle
Efficiently vacuumed cars and created orders for customers
Pre-soaked vehicles and scrubbed any debris before it went through the touchless wash
Safely operated vehicles around the premises
Prioritized customers’ needs to ensure excellent customer service
Engaged with customers in a friendly manner
Overall performed exceptionally in all aspects of car washing while ensuring the customers received excellent care.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING
12.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES -
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND PHARMACY IN ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, MO
05.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
OAKVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
OAKVILLE, MO
05.2018
Skills
Patient assessment skills
Practical experience
Problem solving
Workflow efficiency
IV therapy management
Mechanical ventilation monitoring
Catheter maintenance
Mechanical ventilation weaning
Discharge coordination
Covid-19 vaccine administration
Computer skills
Patient care
Aseptic technique
Prescription filling
Customer service
Drug ordering and receiving
Inventory management
Medication reconciliation
Medication education
Collaboration with healthcare providers
Adherence to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards
Excellent customer service
Fluent in Bosnian, Croatian, and English
Team collaboration
Medication and dosage
Medication administration
Patient care
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Vital signs
Phlebotomy
Nursing assessments
HIPAA guidelines
Medication management
Patient education
NG tube insertion
Affiliations
Mixed Martial Artist
Exercise
Guitar
Fishing
Running
Weight Lifting
Boating
Soccer
Golf
Frisbee Golf
Languages
Bosnian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Licensure And Training
Registered Nurse - Missouri
HIPAA training through Schnucks, Walgreens, and SSM
Overall excellent communication skills, motivated individual and very easy to teach
Fast typist and overall excellent computer skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
02.2025 - Current
PHARMACY INTERN
SSM ST. CLARE HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 03.2022
PHARMACY INTERN
WALGREENS PHARMACY
10.2020 - 06.2022
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
SCHNUCKS PHARMACY
09.2019 - 06.2020
WASH LINE WORKER
AUTO SPA ETC.
08.2017 - 03.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES -
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND PHARMACY IN ST. LOUIS
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