Milena Brkic
Strongsville,OH
Summary
Hello, my name is Milena Brkic. I have a lifetime of experience in a variety of contexts including medical technology, social work, and caregiving. Throughout my professional experience I have had the opportunity to work under a vast array of responsibilities and duties pertaining to the job in which I was employed. These experiences have further developed my empathy and compassion for helping others achieve their goals and aspirations. I am very hard working professional with grit and tenacity who embraces the opportunity to face new challenges and overcome obstacles that present themselves.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Family
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Assisted with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Movie Extra
Russo Brothers
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
Social Worker
Cuyahoga County Department Of Senior And Adult
07.2013 - 07.2019
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Managed multiple cases at one time.
Social Worker
Cuyahoga County Department Of Children And Family Services
08.1998 - 07.2013
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Managed upwards of 40 cases at any given time.
Medical Technologist
Parma Community General Hospital
06.1999 - 07.2001
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using hospital software for storage and retrieval.
Medical Technologist
Marymount Hospital
07.1998 - 06.1999
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hiram College
Hiram, OHCertificate - Medical Technology - Clinical Laboratory Science
Northwestern School of Medical Technology
Amarillo, TX1962
Graduate Studies - LPCC
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Case Management
- Progress Documentation
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Records Maintenance
- Behavior Redirection
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Dependable and Responsible
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Strong Ethics
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Caregiver
Family
11.2019 - 04.2022
Movie Extra
Russo Brothers
08.2019 - 12.2019
Social Worker
Cuyahoga County Department Of Senior And Adult
07.2013 - 07.2019
Medical Technologist
Parma Community General Hospital
06.1999 - 07.2001
Social Worker
Cuyahoga County Department Of Children And Family Services
08.1998 - 07.2013
Medical Technologist
Marymount Hospital
07.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hiram College
Certificate - Medical Technology - Clinical Laboratory Science
Northwestern School of Medical Technology
Graduate Studies - LPCC
Cleveland State University
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