Sladjana Subotic
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with 14 years of experience predominantly in acute care setting including lead shift nurse. Calm and organized with ability to serve variety of patients and to solve difficult situations. Proficient in EHR charting, tele tracking and tiger connect to optimize patient care. Expert practical skills and assertive communication with strong interpersonal abilities. Seeking to advance in the field of nurse shift management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Shift Manager
St Rose Hospital
Henderson, NV
07.2024 - Current
- Increased staff retention by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing employee achievements, and providing opportunities for professional development.
- Mentored junior nursing staff by providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback on their clinical skills and professional development.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines in the nursing unit to improve patient outcomes and standardize care delivery processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by implementing efficient shift scheduling and effective resource allocation.
- Served as an advocate for both patients and staff members within the healthcare facility by addressing concerns promptly while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Established effective communication channels with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless co-ordination of patient care.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Registered Nurse
St Rose Hospital
Henderson, NV
08.2015 - 07.2024
- Assessed and monitored patient's condition by performing physical examinations, analyzing test results, and evaluating patient responses to treatments.
- Provided direct care for orthopedic patients including wound care, administering medications and injections, and assisting with rehabilitation exercises.
- Educated orthopedic patients about their conditions and treatment plans to ensure understanding of procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of patient medical histories, treatments, medications, test results, and progress notes.
- Conducted pre-operative evaluations on orthopedic patients prior to surgery to ensure they were medically fit for the procedure.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, surgeons, therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and temperature during surgical procedures in order to identify any changes that may require intervention or adjustment of medication dosages.
- Performed post-operative assessments on orthopedic patients following surgery to assess recovery status and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
- Developed protocols for pain management utilizing both pharmacological agents as well as non-pharmacological modalities such as massage therapy or electrical stimulation therapies.
- Instructed family members on proper homecare techniques after discharge from hospital setting.
- Carried out emergency response protocols when required in order perform life saving interventions during critical situations.
- Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
- Delivered array of direct nursing care services such as cleaning and dressing wounds and coordinated discharge planning for patients with fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis.
Rehabilitation Nurse
St Rose De Lima Hospital
Henderson, NV
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Assessed patient physical, psychological and social needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, treatments and self-management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
- Performed wound care management including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation.
- Monitored vital signs, neurological function and pain levels of patients during treatment sessions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patient families and other healthcare providers regarding care plan development.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation techniques such as exercise programs, therapeutic modalities and adaptive equipment use.
- Developed patient discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Initiated referrals for additional services such as home health or hospice when necessary.
- Implemented evidence based practice guidelines into daily nursing practice.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada Stare Collage
Henderson08-2009
Skills
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Trauma recovery
- Medication Administration
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Training staff
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional Demeanor
Languages
English
Professional
Serbian
Professional
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Nurse Shift Manager
St Rose Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Rose Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2024
Rehabilitation Nurse
St Rose De Lima Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada Stare Collage