Mirjana Cesnjaj
Champaign,IL
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating wide range of medical conditions. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes, consistently adapting to evolving needs of healthcare environment. Skilled in patient assessment, medical diagnostics, and clinical decision-making, with reputation for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Acute Care Medicine
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2022 - Current
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Delivered expert consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans.
- Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
- Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
- Educated patients on preventative measures, contributing to a decrease in hospital readmissions.
- Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and successful recovery.
Physician Urgent Care/ Limited ER Services
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted preventive healthcare practices among patients, reducing the overall burden of chronic diseases.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
- Maintained compassionate bedside manner while communicating diagnoses and treatments with patients and their families.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
Physician
McKinley Health Center
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies that catered to different learning styles, improving overall student engagement levels.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with advances in nursing education and practice trends.
- Facilitated engaging lectures, workshops, and seminars on various clinical topics and skillsets.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans, integrating real-world case studies for the practical application of theoretical knowledge.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
Clinical Assistant Professor in Family Medicine
University of Illinois College of Medicine
06.2013 - 06.2018
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by maintaining accurate electronic health records for each patient encounter.
- Critiqued knowledge and abilities of medical students and residents.
- Managed acute medical conditions by utilizing a combination of pharmacological interventions and lifestyle modifications, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Developed new patient education materials to improve understanding of complex medical issues and promote adherence to prescribed therapies.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatments and diagnostic techniques.
- Delivered informative grand rounds presentations to educate colleagues on best practices within the field of medicine.
- Provided patients and families with in-depth information about conditions and treatment plans.
- Conducted regular evaluations of student performance, providing tailored feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Provided support for struggling students through one-on-one consultations or referral services when necessary.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies that catered to different learning styles, improving overall student engagement levels.
- Assisted colleagues with course design improvements based on meaningful evaluation data from both students and faculty peers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with advances in nursing education and practice trends.
Attending Physician Women's Health/Labor and Delivery
Carle Foundation Hospital Family Practice
08.2008 - 09.2015
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
- Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
- Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
- Increased student confidence by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for those struggling with specific concepts or skills.
- Participated in faculty meetings, committees, and continuing education events to stay current on nursing education trends and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by maintaining accurate electronic health records for each patient encounter.
- Critiqued knowledge and abilities of medical students and residents.
- Educated patients on preventative care measures, resulting in decreased emergency room visits for chronic conditions management.
- Facilitated continuity of care between primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services to optimize treatment outcomes for patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Developed new patient education materials to improve understanding of complex medical issues and promote adherence to prescribed therapies.
- Managed acute medical conditions by utilizing a combination of pharmacological interventions and lifestyle modifications, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting preventive healthcare measures such as vaccination clinics or health screenings.
- Streamlined patient flow in the clinic by developing efficient scheduling protocols and triage procedures.
- Established strong working relationships with referring physicians through timely communication regarding mutual patients'' progress or concerns.
Clinical Instructor in Family Medicine
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
06.2005 - 06.2013
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current treatments by participating actively in morbidity/mortality conferences, generating constructive feedback for improvement.
- Enhanced medical knowledge for residents by conducting regular educational seminars and workshops.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and professional bedside manner.
- Added current demographic, laboratory and diagnostic information to electronic medical record.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
- Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, leading to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Mentored junior residents, providing guidance on clinical decision-making and best practices in patient care.
- Stayed current with medical advancements through regular participation in continued education opportunities, ensuring the delivery of up-to-date and evidence-based care.
- Communicated with patients to gain medical history and lifestyle information.
- Treated patients undergoing substance abuse treatment, detoxification, and recovery in in-patient treatment facility.
- Contributed to curriculum development, incorporating evidence-based practices and latest research findings to enrich learning materials.
- Optimized student assessment process, making it more comprehensive and reflective of students' practical skills.
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Research Associate Cancer Center
Loyola University Medical Center
02.2000 - 02.2003
- Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation issues for team members as needed.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Postdoctoral Fellow
National Institute of Health, NIH
09.1990 - 05.1995
- Designed robust experiments that produced reliable data, enabling accurate interpretation of results.
- Maintained records of research findings with analysis and evaluation of results.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Attended research seminars and collegiate meetings to discover and discuss new technologies and research.
- Assisted teaching and instructing students alongside other professors.
- Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
Clinical Instructor in Human Anatomy
Georgetown University School of Medicine
09.1991 - 01.1992
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
- Increased student confidence by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for those struggling with specific concepts or skills.
Physician
General Medical Clinic
10.1988 - 10.1990
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
- Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Diagnosed complex cases by ordering appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately, ensuring timely intervention.
Physician
General Medicine
10.1988 - 10.1990
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
- Provided culturally sensitive care for diverse patient populations, addressing unique healthcare concerns based on cultural background or beliefs.
- Maintained compassionate bedside manner while communicating diagnoses and treatments with patients and their families.
Assistant Professor in Human Anatomy
University of Zagreb School of Medicine
09.1986 - 09.1990
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
Intern-MD
University of Zagreb, Clinical Hospital Rebro
09.1987 - 09.1988
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Education
Ph.D. - Family Practice
Family Practice Residency
Carle Foundation Hospital01-2008
Ph.D. - Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine
University of Zagreb School of Medicine
Zagreb, Croatia01-1996
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
University of Zagreb School of Medicine
Zagreb, Croatia01-1996
M.D. - Postdoctoral Fellowship (Endocrinology)
National Institute of Child Health And Human Devel
Bethesda, MD01-1994
M.D. - Postdoctoral Fellowship Endocrinology
Clinical Center Novi Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia01-1990
M.D. - Licensed Family Practice Physician Internship
Clinical Center Novi Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia01-1990
Master of Science - Master of Science Biomedicine
University of Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia01-1989
M.D. - General Studies
Clinical Hospital Rebro University of Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia01-1988
Skills
- Board Certified Family Medicine Physician
- American Board of Family Medicine
- Licensed Physician and Surgeon, State of Illinois
- Licensed Physician and Surgeon- Controlled Substance
- Computer Skills- EPIC, CPRS, MediCat, ICChart
- Procedures: Skin biopsy, Wound Closure, I &D, Joint aspiration/injection Toenail extraction, , IUD insertion/removal, Implanon/Nexplanon removal and Circumcision
- Patient treatment planning
- Laboratory interpretation
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Physician Acute Care Medicine
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2022 - Current
Physician Urgent Care/ Limited ER Services
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2018 - 09.2022
Physician
McKinley Health Center
09.2015 - 06.2018
Clinical Assistant Professor in Family Medicine
University of Illinois College of Medicine
06.2013 - 06.2018
Attending Physician Women's Health/Labor and Delivery
Carle Foundation Hospital Family Practice
08.2008 - 09.2015
Clinical Instructor in Family Medicine
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
06.2005 - 06.2013
Research Associate Cancer Center
Loyola University Medical Center
02.2000 - 02.2003
Clinical Instructor in Human Anatomy
Georgetown University School of Medicine
09.1991 - 01.1992
Postdoctoral Fellow
National Institute of Health, NIH
09.1990 - 05.1995
Physician
General Medical Clinic
10.1988 - 10.1990
Physician
General Medicine
10.1988 - 10.1990
Intern-MD
University of Zagreb, Clinical Hospital Rebro
09.1987 - 09.1988
Assistant Professor in Human Anatomy
University of Zagreb School of Medicine
09.1986 - 09.1990
Ph.D. - Family Practice
Family Practice Residency
Ph.D. - Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine
University of Zagreb School of Medicine
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
University of Zagreb School of Medicine
M.D. - Postdoctoral Fellowship (Endocrinology)
National Institute of Child Health And Human Devel
M.D. - Postdoctoral Fellowship Endocrinology
Clinical Center Novi Zagreb
M.D. - Licensed Family Practice Physician Internship
Clinical Center Novi Zagreb
Master of Science - Master of Science Biomedicine
University of Zagreb
M.D. - General Studies
Clinical Hospital Rebro University of Zagreb
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