Marcelina Nikic
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Fluent in English and Polish. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in direct patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration. Vast experience in administering medications, conducting thorough assessments, and educating patients and families on health management. Ready to enhance patient outcomes through dedicated care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advent Health North Pinellas
Tarpon Springs, FL
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments to monitor vital signs and identify changes in health status promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and disease prevention.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Cared for patients with acute-critical illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Home Care Services
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for 20-30+ residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.
- Monitored changes in residents' conditions.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, injections, tube feedings, and blood glucose monitoring according to physician orders.
- Managed wound care; surgical wounds, pressure injuries, wound vacs, and dressing changes.
- Monitored residents for acute changes in condition and communicated findings promptly to physicians and nurse practitioners.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Home Health
Clearwater, FL
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered medications; injections, and IV
- Monitored patients, identifying health needs and assisted in development of care plans.
- Performed medication reconciliation to maintain accurate medication lists and prevent errors
- Provided wound care by assessing and cleaning injuries in clinical or home settings.
- Catheter changes
- Collected labs
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake House Assisted Living Facility
Largo, FL
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments per physician orders and facility policies, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care protocols.
- Monitored residents' health status, vital signs, and changes in condition, reporting concerns promptly to the healthcare provider.
- Promoted a safe, respectful, and resident-centered environment through effective communication and teamwork.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) while ensuring high standards of resident care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL10-2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL03-2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL09-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- IV medication administration
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
- Charting documentation
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advent Health North Pinellas
11.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Home Care Services
01.2020 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Home Health
11.2018 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake House Assisted Living Facility
12.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing