Ruzica Ginter
St. Johns
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with GI specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
GI Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Saint Johns
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with hospital committees to address areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance patient care within the GI department.
- Optimized resource utilization by carefully managing supplies inventory and ordering necessary items in a timely manner.
- Developed expertise in administering IV sedation, closely monitoring patients'' responses during GI procedures.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for new GI nurse hires, offering guidance on best practices and providing constructive feedback during their orientation period.
- Efficiently managed time-sensitive tasks while multitasking between multiple patients requiring various levels of care within the GI unit.
GI Nurse
Borland Groover
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests, such as upper endoscopies and colonoscopies, ensuring accurate results for timely treatment planning.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with efficient post-procedure care, including monitoring vital signs and providing discharge instructions.
- Proficient in Provision charting system.
RN
Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Evaluates patient care needs, prioritizes treatment, and maintains patient flow.
- Administers medications to patients according to facility protocols.
- Demonstrates the ability to advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patients.
- Proficient in Cerner charting systems
- Med-surge/neuro/ortho
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
04.2017
Skills
- Works well under pressure
- Critical thinker and fast learner
- Patient-focused care and professional bedside manner
- Efficient, committed, and reliable team player
- Companionship and emotional support
- Highly dependable
- Endoscopy expertise
- ACLS, PALS, and BLS certified
PROFILE
- Five years of retail experience including retail management encompassing budgeting, merchandise ordering, staffing, hiring, customer service and general day to day operations.
- Three years of banking experience working as a teller and customer service representative
- Fluent in Bosnian and Serbian
- BLS
Languages
Bosnian and Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
GI Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Saint Johns
05.2023 - Current
GI Nurse
Borland Groover
12.2020 - 04.2022
RN
Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside
10.2017 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
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