Alina Zahovic
Hillside,Victoria
Summary
Compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse with three years of experience in acute care and emergency response coordination. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, delivering exceptional patient care through strong communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development within the healthcare field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Western Health
Sunshine, VIC
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Fostered open communication among healthcare teams for coordinated patient treatment.
- Consistently recognised by collegues and supervisors for maintanining calm and effective communication in high- stress environments
Post Acute Community Nurse
Western Health
Sunshine, VIC
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
Post Surgical Nurse
Western Health
Sunshine, VIC
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 10 surgical patients per day.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Infectious Disease Nurse
Western Health
Sunshine, VIC
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare Aged Care
Hillside, VIC
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC11.2021
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- IV Cannulation Proficiency
- Excellent patient assessment and documentation skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs and reporting abnormal vital signs to for appropriate management
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
- EMR and FirstNet competent
Accomplishments
- Completed a post-graduate subject; Leadership and Innovation with a High Distinction
- Certification in Basic Life Support, Aseptic Technique Procedures, Blood Transfusion Practices and Manual Handling Procedures
- Annual First Aid Certificate up to date
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Western Health
07.2023 - Current
Post Acute Community Nurse
Western Health
11.2022 - 07.2023
Post Surgical Nurse
Western Health
06.2022 - 11.2022
Infectious Disease Nurse
Western Health
01.2022 - 06.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare Aged Care
02.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
References
References available upon request.
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