Tatjana Djukic, APRN
Cape Coral,FL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rheumatology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Lee Physician Group
12.2024 - Current
- Diagnose and manage rheumatologic conditions in accordance with established clinical guidelines and under the collaboration of a Rheumatologist.
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans, including medication management, patient education, and lifestyle recommendations.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests such including blood work, X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds as appropriate for patient care.
- Document within the electronic medical record (EPIC System) and ensure all charts are signed within 24 hours of visit.
Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Medical College of Wisconsin
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Provide direct patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the diagnosis and treatments of conditions requiring neurosurgical intervention.
- Order and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests.
- Educate, counsel, and assist patients and their families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities, and preventative behaviors.
- Document within the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Provide a broad range of nursing care services in areas of vital signs, EKG, administering oral and injectable medications, administering vaccines, respiratory treatments, initiating IV lines, laboratory and radiology orders, splinting, and staple/suture removal.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide nursing care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Provide patient education to patients and their families regarding the disease process and treatment plan.
Rheumatology Clinic Registered Nurse
Aurora Health Care
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Used the nursing process to provide ongoing care for patients with chronic rheumatologic conditions.
- Provided patient education regarding rheumatologic disease processes, laboratory and imagine results, and prescription medications.
- Assisted with arthrocentesis and cortisone injections of various joints.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and open communication channels that fostered trust.
Lead Registered Nurse COVID-19 Contact Tracer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided professional nursing care to patients through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation, ensuring all care adhered to current CDC guidelines.
- Oversaw and audited the work conducted by the contact tracers.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team consisting of other lead nurses, contact tracers, public health officials, and other medical professionals.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Used the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implemented individualized interventions and evaluated the effectiveness of the plan of care.
- Recognized significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provided ongoing assessment of the patient and took appropriate actions when changes to the patient’s condition occurred.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.2018
Skills
- Expertise in acute and chronic care
- Experienced in utilizing EPIC for clinical documentation
- Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Critical Thinking
- Expertise with using EPIC Systems, Abridge AI, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Skilled in multilingual communication: Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian
- HIPAA Compliance
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication
- Implementing patient-centered, data-driven care strategies
Certification
- Florida Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber Expires: July 2026
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse Multi-State License Expires: February 2028
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-C) American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Expires: July 2028
- Basic Life Support Provider American Heart Association Expires: March 2027
Timeline
Rheumatology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Lee Physician Group
12.2024 - Current
Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Medical College of Wisconsin
05.2024 - 07.2024
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
12.2021 - 04.2024
Lead Registered Nurse COVID-19 Contact Tracer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
11.2020 - 04.2021
Rheumatology Clinic Registered Nurse
Aurora Health Care
04.2019 - 02.2022
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
02.2019 - 04.2019
Masters of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Clinical Experiences as Nurse Practitioner Student
- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Family Medicine Department – New Berlin, WI Completed 120 clinical hours.
- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Internal Medicine Department – New Berlin, WI Completed 120 clinical hours.
- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Urgent Care – New Berlin, WI Completed 120 clinical hours.
- Ascension Medical Group – Saint Francis, WI Internal Medicine Department – Saint Francis, WI Completed 360 clinical hours.