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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
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Licensure And Training
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Melis Ramic

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
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

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

OAKVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -

GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING
Melis Ramic