Emina Fajic
Arnold,MO
Summary
Critical Care and PACU RN with expertise in post-operative recovery, hemodynamic monitoring, and airway management. Demonstrated success in high-pressure environments and mentoring new nursing staff. Committed to patient advocacy and delivering high-quality care in critical settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital
Fenton, MO
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised patient recovery from anesthesia across Phase I and Phase II settings.
- Managed airways, monitored vital signs, and controlled pain during post-operative recovery.
- Assessed patients for post-anesthesia complications and executed appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with anesthesia providers and surgical teams to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Educated patients and families by providing comprehensive discharge instructions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital
Fenton, MO
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Delivered critical care through management of mechanical ventilation, implementation of sedation protocols, and adjustment of vasoactive infusions.
- Collaborated with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans.
- Provided critical care for patients requiring CRRT, IABP, Impella, and targeted temperature management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing external ventricular drains, chest tubes, and central lines.
- Responded promptly to in-hospital codes and rapid response team activations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Univeristy of Missouri
Columbia, MO07-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO12-2018
Skills
- Medication administration and education
- Critical care and airway management
- Hemodynamic and ventilator monitoring
- Pain management and sedation practices
- Team collaboration in healthcare
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Patient assessment and post-anesthesia care
Languages
Bosnian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Missouri State Registered Nurse. RN License #2019004733
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Univeristy of Missouri
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis Community College
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