Merima Muharemovic
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable nursing professional with a proactive attitude and a strong ability to learn quickly. Skilled in overseeing clinical nursing staff, managing patient care, and ensuring adherence to hospital policies. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to make valuable contributions to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Atrium Health Mercy Hospital
Charlotte, NC
04.2011 - Current
- Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orientation, and training of new nursing personnel.
- Facilitated orientation, competencies, and skills validation processes for nurses and healthcare technicians.
- Provided guidance and support to newly hired nurses during their orientation period.
- Assisted in developing and monitoring nursing staff performance standards.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Identified opportunities for professional growth among existing nursing staff members.
- Reviewed clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Managed daily operations within the unit including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, managing personnel issues.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with other departments to provide safe, effective patient care services.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- 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.
Nursing Assistant
Carolinas HealthCare System Mercy
Charlotte, NC
01.2006 - 04.2011
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNC of CHARLOTTE
Charlotte, NC05-2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC12-2010
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC06-2005
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Employee Relations
- Staff Scheduling
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Coordination
- Resource Allocation
- Patient care delivery
- Compassionate Care
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assignment
- Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Issue Resolution
- Compassionate and Patient
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Documenting Observations
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Med surge certification
- ACLS/BLS
Affiliations
- Clinical supervisor(from May 2022-present) with leadership duties
- Co-chair (from July 2022 to February 2024) and chair (March 2024 to present) of the retention committee. Led meetings, communicated with departmental leaders and facility teammates, and contributed to the organization's teammate events.
- Unit onboarding new teammates involves writing welcome emails, setting up orientation schedules, reviewing orientation paperwork with new teammates, and following up on any issues or concerns.
- Assisted in creating the unit's core values and expectations.
- Participated with the team to create a facility clinical supervisor orientation guide and binder.
- In 2023, worked with the team to get approval and organize the first-ever Ramadan observance at the Mercy facility. The initiative aimed to show respect and inclusivity towards Muslim teammates, patients, and visitors, making them feel valued and appreciated.
- In 2023, attended the Planetree conference in Boston and received the Planetree organization's Caregiver of the Year award.
- Recipient of the Planetree MAPLE Award March 2024
Accomplishments
- Numerous times was selected as a teammate of the quarter from 2016-2020 for teamwork
- End of the year reviews with exceeding performance from 2016-present
- Recipient of the Great Catch Award in 2012
- Recipient of KEIP award in 2018
- Caregiver of the Year award (Planetree award)
- Nominated for Daisy Leader Award 2023
- Recipient of Planetree MAPLE Award 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Atrium Health Mercy Hospital
04.2011 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Carolinas HealthCare System Mercy
01.2006 - 04.2011
- Registered Nurse
- Med surge certification
- ACLS/BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNC of CHARLOTTE
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Central Piedmont Community College
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