Anamaria Baljak
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Compassionate student nurse pursuing nursing degree with hands-on clinical experience in various healthcare settings. Proficient in delivering patient-centered care in diverse healthcare settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, and clinics. I am applying to registered nurse critical care units because of exposure to high-acuity care, and I am interested in learning how to respond to rapid changes in patient conditions and to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Safety Companion
UVA Medical Center
Charlottesville, Virginia
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in providing compassionate patient care.
- Documented patient interactions accurately for health records.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members regarding any changes in patient's condition.
- Assisted with ambulation and transfers of patients from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.
- Ensured safe environment for all patients by monitoring fall risks and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation in EMR system regarding patient observations, assessments and interventions.
- Provided emotional support for distressed or anxious patients through communication, reassurance, distraction techniques.
- Monitored patient safety and wellbeing throughout daily activities.
COVID-19 Testing Site Ambassador
UVA Rector and Visitor
Charlotteville, VA
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Collected specimens from patients suspected of having contracted Covid 19 virus as per established protocol.
- Communicated professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors.
- Maintained accurate records of daily screenings and results in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Provided guidance to patients on the importance of following CDC guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
- Coordinated communication strategies to inform audiences about university programs.
- Gathered feedback from participants to improve future outreach activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
All American
Macomb, Michigan
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Albemarle, VA12-2025
High School Diploma -
L'Anse Creuse High School North
Macomb, MI06-2019
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Medical records management
- Documentation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Call responses
- Task prioritization
- Quality of care standards
- Health promotion
- Nursing performance assessment
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability and flexibility
Clinical Hours
- Total of 500+ clinical hours in various settings (Ongoing)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2019
- CPR, Expires 7/2026
Timeline
Patient Safety Companion
UVA Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
COVID-19 Testing Site Ambassador
UVA Rector and Visitor
08.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
All American
01.2020 - 06.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
L'Anse Creuse High School North