Mila Glogovac
Indian Head Park
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth La Grange Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
Epic Super User
Epic
10.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed hourly rounds on [Number]-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AMITA Health St. Thomas Hospice
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
- Used Home Care Home Base to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
Registered Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assessed home situations of patients to recommend parameters to best meet identified needs.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from influenza
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL05.2018
Skills
- Patient Care Oversight
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Care Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
BLS CPR Certification certified by American Heart Association
Registered Nursing License certified by State of Illinois
ACLS Certification by American Heart Association
Timeline
Epic Super User
Epic
10.2023 - 12.2023
PACU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth La Grange Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AMITA Health St. Thomas Hospice
02.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
08.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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