Zeljana Jokic
Ruckersville,VA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 17 years of expertise in acute cardiology and invasive cardiology services, patient care and team leadership. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinician 2
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Specialize in providing care to patients before and after cardiac catheterization procedures (coronary angiography, stents, right heart catheterization, valve procedures)
- Specialize in providing care to patients before and after electrophysiology procedures (ablations, pacemakers/ICD implants, generator changes)
- Skilled in pre and post procedural patient monitoring, including vital signs, pain management, and lab tests
- Educate patients and families about procedures and discharge instructions that include information on medications, activities, follow-up, and site care
- Work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care
- Serve as a member of the Pulmonary Hypertension QST team (an educator for IV Prostacycline Infusion CADD pumps)
Inpatient Charge Nurse
University of Virginia Health Systems
Charlottesville, USA
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Support staff, patients, and visitors on Acute Cardiology unit-4East and 4Central Cardiovascular
- Ensures access to appropriate levels of care and facilitates clinical/operational escalation as needed
- Serves as a resource for team members and facilitates adherence to policies and clinical practice guidelines
- Perform safety checks and audits for areas of improvement including pressure injuries, falls, and infections related to central lines or Foley catheters
- Perform leadership rounds on patients and visitors in order to improve care and patient satisfaction
- Review staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Serve as a member of Pulmonary Hypertension QST team
Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Health Systems
Charlottesville, USA
09.2007 - 10.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease
- Trained to care for patients with LVADs
- Trained to care for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, including Prostacyclin infusions
- Trained and performed in the shift manager role on 4East and 4Central Cardiovascular
- Performed shift manager duties such as assigning patients, supporting RNs and PCT with assigned tasks, code cart checks, Pyxis narcotic checks, communicating with staffing office, and taking a patient assignment
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
Child Care Assistant
Malcolm Cole Child Care Center
Charlottesville, USA
06.2006 - 01.2007
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment
- Cared for 3-7 children ages 1-5
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children
Server
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Charlottesville, USA
05.2002 - 01.2007
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA05.2007
High School Diploma -
Sestre Ninkovic, Nursing High School
Kragujevac, Serbia06.2001
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Team Leadership
- LVAD competent
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Quality Improvement
- Patient and family education
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2024-2026-08
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2024-2026-06
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) Certification, 2024-2027-01
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses-National
Timeline
RN Clinician 2
University of Virginia Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Inpatient Charge Nurse
University of Virginia Health Systems
10.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Health Systems
09.2007 - 10.2021
Child Care Assistant
Malcolm Cole Child Care Center
06.2006 - 01.2007
Server
Omni Hotels & Resorts
05.2002 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Sestre Ninkovic, Nursing High School
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