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Hanifa Karic

West Des Moines,IA

Summary

Driven Registered Nurse with five years of experience caring for patients within the medical/surgical, orthopedic,and rehabilitation settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Nursing Voyage
West Des Moines, Iowa
12.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient physical, psychological and social needs to develop individualized care plans.
  • Provided patient education on disease processes, treatments and self-management strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Developed patient discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Monitored vital signs, neurological function and pain levels of patients during treatment sessions.

Regsitered Nurse

The Iowa Clinic
Clive , Iowa
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all clinical activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy in work product.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.

Registered Nurse

Unity Point Health Des Moines - Methodist West
Des Moines
01.2020 - 03.2024
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Managed floor and supported fellow cohort as charge nurse.

Registered Nurse

Broadlawns Medical Center
Des Moines
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing -

Mercy College of Health Sciences
12.2019

BSN Prerequisites -

University of Iowa
12.2016

CNA/Advanced CNA -

Des Moines Area Community College
05-2014

Skills

  • Proficient in EPIC Documentation
  • Strong clinical judgement
  • Patient/family advocacy
  • Clear communication
  • Leadership
  • Wound Care
  • Bi-lingual in English and Bosnian
  • Emergency Response

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Mandatory Reporter
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • HIPPA and OSHA training
  • Three Daisy nominations

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Nursing Voyage
12.2023 - Current

Regsitered Nurse

The Iowa Clinic
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Unity Point Health Des Moines - Methodist West
01.2020 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse

Broadlawns Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing -

Mercy College of Health Sciences

BSN Prerequisites -

University of Iowa

CNA/Advanced CNA -

Des Moines Area Community College
  • Basic Life Support
  • Mandatory Reporter
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • HIPPA and OSHA training
  • Three Daisy nominations

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