Marina Milic
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Interventional Radiology
Cross Country Staffing
Boca Raton, FL
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
RN, ER/Interventional Radiology Nurse
St Lukes Medical Center
Sugar Land, TX
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and blood draws.
- Collaborated with physicians on treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitated discharge planning of patients from the emergency department.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments, and follow-up care instructions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment findings, interventions, treatments, and responses.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to ER patients.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding patient conditions and treatments.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
RN, Emergency Department
Hospital of Surgical Excellence
Sugar Land , TX
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergent or crisis situations.
- Instructed and educated patients about their conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's condition.
RN, Pre-OP, OR, PACU
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Denver, CO
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
RN, PACU
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Assessed patient's condition, including vital signs, pain level, and overall physical health.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Educated patients on their plan of care, procedures, medications, and follow up instructions.
- Assisted with intubations and extubations in the PACU setting.
- Identified potential problems or complications in a timely manner and addressed them appropriately.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
RN, PACU
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Assessed patient's condition, including vital signs, pain level, and overall physical health.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Educated patients on their plan of care, procedures, medications, and follow up instructions.
- Identified potential problems or complications in a timely manner and addressed them appropriately.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's medical history, treatments provided, medications administered.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN, Interventional Radiology
John C Lincoln Medical Center
Glendale, AZ
06.2008 - 02.2010
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients on their health conditions.
- Assisted physicians in interventional radiology procedures such as angioplasty, embolization, thrombolysis and biopsies.
- Managed all aspects of pre-procedure patient preparation including obtaining informed consent, ordering labs, imaging studies and other diagnostic tests.
- Monitored patient's response to treatment interventions and reported any changes or adverse reactions to physician.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations involving interventional radiology patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's medical history, condition, treatments, progress notes and discharge instructions for each case.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical data in order to provide high quality nursing care for interventional radiology patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Administered conscious sedation during interventional radiology procedures while continuously assessing vital signs.
- Developed effective relationships with referring providers in order to coordinate timely delivery of services.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
RN, Emergency Department
Bayfront Medical Center
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2007 - 05.2008
- Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergent or crisis situations.
- Instructed and educated patients about their conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while following established nursing standards of care.
- Organized workflows within the Emergency Department efficiently while ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
RN, Flight Nurse
Air Evac Services
Phoenix, AZ
05.2004 - 12.2006
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as administering oxygen, IVs, medications, CPR, and intubation.
- Provided patient education regarding illness or injury prior to arrival at destination facility.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature, respiration rate and pain level during flight.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members on the ground to facilitate continuity of care upon arrival at destination facility.
- Educated crew members on proper techniques for moving patients from strecher to aircraft seat or bed safely.
- Ensured aircraft was stocked appropriately with necessary supplies and equipment required for safe transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Instructed passengers on proper use of available medical equipment onboard the plane.
- Managed emergency situations that may arise during flights such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Reviewed pre-flight briefing information pertinent to the specific mission being flown.
- Administered medications according to established protocols within scope of practice guidelines.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided during flight based on patient response.
- Assessed patients immediately to determine best facilities for transport.
- Delivered high level of care to each and every patient from initial contact until delivery to receiving hospital.
- Restocked flight bags and cleaned and maintained aircraft equipment to prepare for next flight.
RN, Emergency Department
Cross Country Staffing
Boca Raton, Florida
05.1999 - 05.2004
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's condition.
- Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergent or crisis situations.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while following established nursing standards of care.
- Organized workflows within the Emergency Department efficiently while ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ05-1998
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Languages
Croatian
Professional
Timeline
RN, Interventional Radiology
Cross Country Staffing
09.2020 - 04.2024
RN, ER/Interventional Radiology Nurse
St Lukes Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2020
RN, Emergency Department
Hospital of Surgical Excellence
05.2016 - 01.2018
RN, Pre-OP, OR, PACU
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
11.2014 - 05.2016
RN, PACU
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
01.2012 - 11.2014
RN, PACU
Banner Boswell Medical Center
04.2010 - 01.2012
RN, Interventional Radiology
John C Lincoln Medical Center
06.2008 - 02.2010
RN, Emergency Department
Bayfront Medical Center
01.2007 - 05.2008
RN, Flight Nurse
Air Evac Services
05.2004 - 12.2006
RN, Emergency Department
Cross Country Staffing
05.1999 - 05.2004
ADN - Nursing
Mesa Community College