Stefani Cekovska
Detroit,MI
Summary
Cardiovascular Critical Care Registered Nurse with direct patient care experience. Skilled in utilizing advanced medical technologies like Impella and IABP, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate patient advocacy. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Organized and dependable nurse successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Providence Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Admitted sedated patients from operating room after cardiothoracic surgery
- Worked with intubated patients frequently
- Titrated and weaned vasoactive/inotrope medications on daily basis
- Managed chest tubes, Foleys, central lines, swans, arterial lines
- Closely monitored hemodynamically unstable patients and implemented appropriate interventions
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Assisted doctors with procedures such as central line insertion, chest tube removal, intubation
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cardiac patients.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Student Nurse Extern
Ascension Providence Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
Research Trainee
University of Toledo
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted PhD candidate in investigating the developmental toxic effect of TCA (trichloroacetate ) and DCA (dichloroacetate) and their mixture in drinking water
- Developmental and behavioral issues with exposure to chemicals and drugs
- Designed custom experiments tailored to specific hypotheses, generating valuable insights into complex phenomena.
Nursing Office Secretary
Henry Ford College
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Organized continuing education opportunities for nursing staff promoting professional development within the department.
- Created and updated all departmental forms and prepared for website display , organized reports and other materials pertaining to nursing program.
- Provided exceptional customer service while greeting visitors, answering questions about facility or department services, and directing them appropriately within hospital setting.
Pharmacy Technician
ZEGIN
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MI08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology And Toxicology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12.2017
Skills
- Patient/family focused care
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Thorough physical assessments
- IV inotropes and vasoactive medications
- Central line maintenance
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
- Pain Management Techniques
- Postoperative Care Expertise
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Impella
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Providence Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Ascension Providence Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
Research Trainee
University of Toledo
09.2015 - 05.2017
Nursing Office Secretary
Henry Ford College
09.2014 - 05.2015
Pharmacy Technician
ZEGIN
01.2011 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology And Toxicology
University of Toledo
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