Nada Karic
Oxford
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented nursing graduate (December 2024)with extensive Nursing experience in Neuro ICU in Serbia and current experience as a Nursing Assistant at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Unit 4500. Skilled in critical care, patient assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with a proven ability to provide exceptional patient-centered care. Dedicated to advancing healthcare standards through empathy, clinical knowledge, and teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Henry Ford Health
03.2016 - Current
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Trained new staff
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
ICU Nurse
Special Hospital for Cerebrovascular Diseases “Saint Sava”
07.2007 - 04.2014
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
- Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
- Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal respiratory support while minimizing complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions and ongoing assessments, contributing to clear communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.
- Reduced incidences of hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College
Waterford, MI12-2024
Serbian Nursing Degree - Nursing
Medicinska Skola Dr Misa Pantic
Valjevo ,Serbia01.2006
High School Diploma -
Osnovna skola Andra Savcic
01.2002
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical histories and assessments
- Problem-solving
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation and reporting
- Evaluations
- Ventilator management
Certification
- CPR certified, American Heart Association
- Nurse in Serbia, 025152/2009, 2009
- NAPPI certified
Languages
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Henry Ford Health
03.2016 - Current
ICU Nurse
Special Hospital for Cerebrovascular Diseases “Saint Sava”
07.2007 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Osnovna skola Andra Savcic
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College
Serbian Nursing Degree - Nursing
Medicinska Skola Dr Misa Pantic
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