Jelena Stojanovic RN, BSN, IBCLC
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse known for patient education, family advocacy, and customer obsession. A dedicated worker with excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of purpose. Proven accountable team player with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, BSN
Arizona State University, ASU
PHOENIX, AZ
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Dedicated professor instructing nursing undergraduates for patient simulation and NCLEX preparation.
- Promoted the application of theoretical concepts through interactive teaching methods, encouraging students to develop critical thinking abilities.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Researched best practices in nursing education, developing strategies to improve learning outcomes.
REGISTERED NURSE, BSN
BANNER ESTRELLA HOSPITAL
PHOENIX, AZ
05.2020 - Current
- Delivered safe and comprehensive care to patients and their families across a range of medical conditions in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficient in conducting thorough assessments on well and sick patients, newborns with multiple diagnoses, and post-op patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the development of individualized breastfeeding plans for families.
- Conducted assessments of mother-infant dyads to determine feeding difficulties and offer solutions.
- Provided lactation education and counseling to pregnant women, new mothers, and their families.
- Evaluated latch and positioning techniques of infants at the breast during clinical visits with mothers.
- Collaborated with health professionals from other disciplines in order to provide comprehensive care for lactating mothers.
REGISTERED NURSE, BSN
Acacia Health Center
PHOENIX, AZ
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress toward goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical conditions and self-care skills.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Served as a charge nurse to maintain strong working relationships between the nursing department and other disciplines.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Compassionate care is provided to pediatric patients and families through attentive listening and addressing their needs.
- Designed person-specific treatment plans based on patient assessment records, diagnoses, and medical orders.
- Initiated emergency interventions when necessary to stabilize a patient's condition prior to transfer or admission to the hospital setting.
- Supported family members throughout the course of a child's illness by providing emotional support.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
- Assessed lactation needs and developed an individualized plan of care accordingly.
Patient Care Technician
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Assisted pediatric patients with activities of daily living, vital signs and intake and output monitoring.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Lactation Educator - Lactation Consultant
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ07-2024
BLS certification -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2015
Skills
- Organization and time management skills
- Patient education
- Family advocacy
- Lactation support
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Maternal care
- Latch assessment
- Clinical practice
- Care coordination
- Tongue-tie evaluation
- IV insertion
- IV medication/blood administration
- Pump management
- Breast pump assistance
- Plan of care development
- Confidentiality practices
- Bilingual in English and Serbian
- Infant nutrition advocacy
- Vaccine administration
Certification
- RN, BSN
- IBCLC
- BLS/CPR
- NRP
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Serbian
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, BSN
Arizona State University, ASU
01.2023 - 12.2024
REGISTERED NURSE, BSN
BANNER ESTRELLA HOSPITAL
05.2020 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, BSN
Acacia Health Center
07.2018 - 05.2020
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
05.2015 - 07.2018
Patient Care Technician
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
05.2012 - 05.2015
- RN, BSN
- IBCLC
- BLS/CPR
- NRP
Lactation Educator - Lactation Consultant
Arizona State University
BLS certification -
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
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