Branka Vidic
MSN, FNP-BC, AANP
Riverbank,CA
Summary
With over a decade of nursing experience, my career has encompassed diverse clinical settings such as cardiac, medical, and surgical ICUs. I have delivered compassionate care to patients, including those newly diagnosed and those with chronic cancer conditions in ICU settings, while also serving patients during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC. My adaptability and commitment to addressing patients' needs in challenging situations make me a valuable asset to any healthcare organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Medical ICU Critical Care Nurse
San Antonio Regional Medical Center
Upland, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Family Practice - Nurse Practitioner Rotation
Platinum Providers Medical Group
Riverside, CA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
Urgent Care Rotation - Nurse Practitioner Rotation
AME Urgent Care
Long Beach, CA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
- Prescribed medications for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.
- Operated at full capacity on 24-hour schedule often with shifts during holidays and weekends to meet community demands.
- Hired, onboarded and supervised [Number] nursing staff efficiently, equitably and thoughtfully.
OBGYN - Nurse Practitioner Rotation, CA
A&A Women’s Health
Montclair, CA
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner Rotation
Prime Family Walk-in Clinic, Whole Family Health
, CA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Crisis Response Care - Travel Nurse
AYA Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Surgical Critical Care -travel Nurse
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley, CA
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Crisis Response Critical Care - Travel Nurse
NYU Winthrop Hospital
New York, NY
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse
BJC Missouri Baptist Medical Center
St Louis, MO
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Education
Post-Master Certificate: Family Nurse Practice -
Maryville University
Saint Louis, MO 08.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Webster University
St. Louis, MO 06.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University School of Nursing
Saint Louis 08.2008 - 03.2012
Skills
Diagnostic screenings
Affiliations
Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners December 2022
Member of California Association of Nurse Practitioners November 2020
Certification
AANP Certification
Timeline
AANP Certification
02-2023
Family Practice - Nurse Practitioner Rotation
Platinum Providers Medical Group
10.2022 - 12.2022
Urgent Care Rotation - Nurse Practitioner Rotation
AME Urgent Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner Rotation
Prime Family Walk-in Clinic, Whole Family Health
10.2021 - 04.2022
OBGYN - Nurse Practitioner Rotation, CA
A&A Women’s Health
08.2021 - 09.2022
Medical ICU Critical Care Nurse
San Antonio Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Crisis Response Care - Travel Nurse
AYA Healthcare
12.2020 - 12.2021
Post-Master Certificate: Family Nurse Practice -
Maryville University
08.2020 - 12.2022
Surgical Critical Care -travel Nurse
Riverside University Health System
07.2020 - 12.2020
NIH Stroke Certification
06-2020
Crisis Response Critical Care - Travel Nurse
NYU Winthrop Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2020
California Registered Nurse License
03-2020
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Webster University
06.2017 - 12.2019
Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse
BJC Missouri Baptist Medical Center
01.2017 - 03.2020
American Heart Association ACLS Provider
08-2014
American Heart Association BLS Provider
06-2014
Missouri Registered Nurse License
03-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University School of Nursing
08.2008 - 03.2012
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