Merjem Karabegovic
Summary
Licensed RN with 2 year of clinical telemetry experience and 2 years of clinical oncology experience, compassionate and dedicated with strong background in patient care and support. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of oncology nursing principles and practices, coupled with proficiency in administering treatments and managing patient care plans. Committed to making positive impact on patients' lives through attentive and empathetic care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology RN
Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in oncology nursing.
- Managed symptoms effectively by creating individualized symptom management plans for each patient.
- Served as a preceptor for new oncology nurses, providing guidance and mentorship to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Monitored patients closely during treatments, promptly addressing any adverse reactions or complications.
- Administered chemotherapy treatments safely and accurately, maintaining a high level of patient safety.
Registered Telemetry Nurse
Community First Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Responsible for3-6 patients patients on various units throughout hospital including: telemetry, med-surg and occasionally ICU
- Performed all required patient care, physical assessment, documentation, medication administration and charting on computer using Epic system
- Efficient in caring for patients on chronic ventilators, cardiac drips and heparin drips
- Appointed charge nurse when needed
Education
Nursing program (ADN) -
Moraine Valley Community College
05.2019
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals
- Decision making and problem solving
- Oncology nursing care
- Immunotherapy/Chemotherapy administration
- Blood transfusion administration
- Central line management
- End-of-life care
Accomplishments
- charge nurse.
- Preceptor
- 3 time Daisy nomination
- Employee of the Year nomination
- member of the Fall Committee
Certification
- Registered Nurse License- State of Illinois
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
LANGUAGES
Bosnian - Professional Working Proficiency
Serbian - Professional Working Proficiency
Croatian - Professional Working Proficiency
Spanish - Limited Working Proficiency
Timeline
Oncology RN
Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Telemetry Nurse
Community First Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2022
Nursing program (ADN) -
Moraine Valley Community College
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