Melis Ramic
St. Louis,MO
Summary
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
St Louis, MO
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
FENTON, MO
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
FENTON, MO
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
ST. LOUIS, MO
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.
ST. LOUIS, MO
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, MO05.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
OAKVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
OAKVILLE, MO05.2018
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
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
OAKVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING