Hasima Hajdini
St. Louis,MO
Summary
With over 35 years of nursing experience in three different countries and languages, I bring a wealth of knowledge in the Recovery Room. Specializing in this area for 15 years, I hold a Master's degree in project improvements and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice Leadership. Recognized for my detail-oriented approach, exceptional communication skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced settings, I am committed to optimizing processes, supporting team objectives, and continuously enhancing my professional skills for team success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Room Nurse
Saint Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH)
06.2010 - Current
- Providing post-operative care for pediatric patients, 30 to 60 surgeries per day
- Collaborating with diverse care teams
- Providing patient and family-centered care
- Engaged in projects for process and quality improvements
Cerified Medical Technitian
Luteran Senior Service (LSS)
01.2000 - 06.2010
- Medication administration to approximately 50 patients in the senior assisted living center.
- Overseeing four certified nursing technicians per shift
Education
DNP - Health Systems and Population Leadership
12.2023
Masters - Healthcare Operational Excellence
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
08.2012
Associates - Applied Science Nursing
05.2010
Associate of Applied Science -
06.1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
05.1986
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Attention to detail
- Licensed Medical Interpreter
- Mentorship skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data-driven problem-solving
- Approachable demeanor
- Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
- Received Children's Hospital first Fellowship Program, September 2016
- Received Nancy A. Ross Award , May 2018
- Finalist for the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award 2018 and 2024.
- Principal Investigator in clinical research project 2018
- Co-PI in research project completed 2020
- Primary author of Evidence Based Project involving implementation of Pediatric Emergence Delirium (PAED)at Saint Louis Children's Hospital
- Podium presentations at the American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) Conference in Anaheim California (May 2018) Philadelphia (April 2022), and Orlando (April 2024).
- Poster presentation at the Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) Conference in Denver Colorado (2018) and ASPAN, Anaheim (2018), St Louis (2023) and Orlando (2024).
- The receiver of the second prize for Poster in the Research category from ASPAN.
- Published articles in Journal of Peri Anesthesia Nursing (JOPAN), December 2019, July 2022, and June 2024. November 2024 article publication in Journal of Perioperative Practice.
Affiliations
- American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)
- Clinical Inquiry Committee member
- Vice Coordinator of Pediatric Specialty Group
- Illinois Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ILSPAN)
- Vice President
- Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN)
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Governance Committee Co-chair
- Chair of the Saint Louis Children Hospital Professional Governance Practice Council
Certification
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advance life support (PALS)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Certified Peri-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bosnian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recovery Room Nurse - Saint Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH)
06.2010 - Current
Cerified Medical Technitian - Luteran Senior Service (LSS)
01.2000 - 06.2010
Washington University - Masters, Healthcare Operational Excellence
University of Missouri - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
St. Louis Community College at Forest Park - Associates, Applied Science Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing - DNP, Health Systems and Population Leadership
Klinicum Aschaffenburg - Associate of Applied Science,
Medicinska Skola Tuzla - Associate of Science, Nursing
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