Amadela Gusic
St Louis,MO
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool Nursing Assistant
Mercy South Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Built rapport with interdisciplinary team members, establishing trust and collaboration towards improved patient outcomes.
- Reduced nurse workload by completing tasks such as taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, and maintaining patient hygiene.
- Performed routine assessments on patients'' physical conditions, reporting any noteworthy changes to appropriate nursing staff immediately.
- Aided nurses in administering medications per facility protocol, ensuring prompt delivery of necessary treatments.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining patient safety by participating in routine checks, identifying risks, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Proactively engaged with patients regarding their personal needs, enabling better overall quality of life during their stay at the facility.
- UNITS: Oncology, Medical Surgical, Cardiovascular Telemetry, Medical Stepdown, Neuro ICU, SICU, Ortho, and clinical admitting unit
OR Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital South
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies for the prevention of cross-contamination between patients or personnel within the OR suite area.
- Assisted in patient positioning and draping during surgical procedures, ensuring optimal access for surgical teams while maintaining patient dignity.
- Anticipated the needs of the surgical team by staying attentive to ongoing procedures, providing essential support throughout each surgery.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Medical Assistant - Heart and Vascular
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Medical Records Receptionist
Mercy Primary Care
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Fielded concerns surrounding patients and care, liaising between physician, patient, and insurance company.
- Verified and updated demographic and other personal information for clients with respect to personal boundaries when asking for important details.
- Remained aware of provider schedules and scope of practice on evolving basis to organize and schedule appropriate care.
- Used computerized data management systems to organize immense datasets and coordinate care details for large patient bases.
- Improved record-keeping processes through regular audits of physical files and digital databases to identify areas for improvement or discrepancies requiring correction.
Patient Transporter
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities during shifts while maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
Education
No Degree -
Bayless Sr. Highschool
St Louis, MOAssociate of Science - Health Administration
Saint Louis Community College
St Louis, MO05.2026
Skills
- Bilingual
- Epic trained
- Insurance coding/PA
- Scheduling
Languages
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Float Pool Nursing Assistant
Mercy South Hospital
02.2024 - Current
OR Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital South
10.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant - Heart and Vascular
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
04.2023 - 07.2023
Medical Records Receptionist
Mercy Primary Care
11.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Transporter
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
10.2020 - 03.2021
No Degree -
Bayless Sr. Highschool
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Saint Louis Community College