Aleksandra Cakic
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Motivated Phlebotomy student seeking internship to apply hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques, ready to apply education in the workplace. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Give me the opportunity to show you my acquired knowledge and I promise you that you will be proud and have one of the most reliable workers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Medigroup
Belgrade, Serbia
04.2012 - 10.2016
- Assisted in the verification of birth certificates, driver's licenses, passports, social security cards and other forms of identification.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes, open IV line and admistering IV therapy.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Draw blood for PRP treatment.
- Administration of intratramuscular therapy by physician (Cardiologist, Urologist, ENT, Gynecologist, Dermatologist, Gastroenterologist, Orthopedist, Surgeon, Neurosurgeon ).
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Assisted in minor surgical interventions (removal of moles, removal of HPV condyloma, curettage, LEEP, cervical biopsies, mesotherapy, etc..)
- Assessed all above mentioned patients for diagnosis, treatment, and management of health care problems.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures (CT, X-ray, Doppler, ultrasound ) by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recording patient assessment, writing progress notes and creating or adressing information included in nursing care plans.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized all medical instruments using autoclaves.
- Keep the work area and equipment clean
Nurse Practitioner
Senior Medicaid Solutions
Belgrade, Serbia
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed and diagnosed geriatric patients, developed individualized treatment plans, and prescribed medications.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting and ambulation.
- Administered medications, treatments and injections to geriatric patients according to physician orders.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Calculated drug dosages as prescribed by physicians and administered accordingly.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
- Reviewed lab test results.
- Provided guidance during end-of-life decisions for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients according to physician orders.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
Military Medical Academy
Belgrade, Serbia
06.2006 - 11.2009
- Conducted research on topics related to obstetrics and gynecology in order to improve patient care outcomes.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Educated patients on preventive care measures such as contraception methods and sexually transmitted disease prevention.
- Provided postpartum follow up visits to assess mother's recovery process after childbirth.
- Assessed and evaluated obstetric and gynecologic patients for diagnosis, treatment, and management of health care problems.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Nurse - Midwife
Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia04-2014
High School Diploma -
Medical High School Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia06-2005
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Communication Abilities
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Medigroup
04.2012 - 10.2016
Nurse Practitioner
Senior Medicaid Solutions
01.2010 - 03.2012
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
Military Medical Academy
06.2006 - 11.2009
Master of Science - Professional Nurse - Midwife
Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade
High School Diploma -
Medical High School Belgrade