Sladjana Topalovic
LPN
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing tasks. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and nursing home environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN-Triage Nurse
Florida Cancer Specialist
05.2022 - Current
- Completed Prior-Auth and communicated with insurance companies.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and identified primary care physician, contacting office to obtain patient file.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Work with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Completion of FMLA/disability paperwork in a timely manner.
LPN-Floor Nurse
Bon Secours Heath System Inc
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on rehab and long term floor.
- Utilized Point Click Care to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 25 patients per day.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with PCC.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition.
LPN Floor Nurse
Jacaranda
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Long Term care for psychiatric clients.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 patients per day.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
Lake House Assisted Living
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Led patient care team and served as Nurse in Charge of health center.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care is delivered to patients.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
LPN- Home Health Nurse
Simone Home Health
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Verified consistent delivery of compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
- Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Addressed wounds, such as after surgery or decub ulcers, in a timely manor.
- Broad knowledge of use of would vacs.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Clearwater, FL06.2015
Associate of Arts - Science
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL2012
High School Diploma -
Osceola Fundamental High School
Seminole, FL06.2008
Skills
- Pain Management Techniques
- Nursing Process
- Emergency Response
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Treatment Recommendations
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Accurate Documentation
- Update Electronic Charts
- Understanding of Medical Terms
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Records Management Systems
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Prescription Refills
- Laboratory Testing
- Prior Auth and Insurance
love to plant flowers
I absolutely love being outside and getting my hands dirty with some soil and making my garden look beautiful.
Languages
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN-Triage Nurse
Florida Cancer Specialist
05.2022 - Current
LPN-Floor Nurse
Bon Secours Heath System Inc
03.2017 - 10.2021
LPN Floor Nurse
Jacaranda
06.2016 - 01.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Lake House Assisted Living
04.2016 - 07.2016
LPN- Home Health Nurse
Simone Home Health
08.2015 - 04.2016
No Degree - LPN
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Associate of Arts - Science
St. Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Osceola Fundamental High School
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