Zeljka Franjkovic / Mitic

Junction Village ,Vic

Summary

Driven and compassionate Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and grief counseling, notably at Peninsula Health. Excelled in medication administration and patient education, enhancing patient outcomes by 30%. Skilled in compassionate care and clinical judgment, adept at fostering patient and family advocacy. Proven leadership in healthcare ethics and patient management.

Overview

2025

years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Peninsula Health

Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.

Grief Counselor

Self Made Moving

01.2024 - Current

Promoted community awareness of available grief resources by participating in public speaking engagements and outreach events.
Advocated for the normalization of grief within various settings like workplaces or educational institutions – promoting understanding around mental health and self-care during times of loss.
Maintained accurate and confidential client records, adhering to ethical guidelines and best practices in documentation.
Assisted in the development and implementation of professional training programs for new grief counselors, ensuring a high standard of care within the field.

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

Monash University

Melbourne, VIC

Skills

Medication Administration
Medication and IV administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Clinical Documentation
Patient Education
Clinical judgment
Patient Management
Compassionate Care
Healthcare ethics
Family Education
Licensed RN
Health Promotion
Wound Management
Emergency Care
Mental health care
Nursing staff leadership
Diabetes management
Disease Prevention
Home Health Care
Geriatric Care
Community health
Palliative Care
Unit Administration
Patient Assessments
Patient Monitoring
Compassion and Empathy
Taking vitals
Collecting vitals
Patient care planning
Team Coordination
Patient and family advocacy
Wound Care
IV setup

Patient education and counseling
Patient Counseling
Professional Bedside Manner
Complex Problem-Solving
Medication Distribution
Care Planning
Intake and discharge
Mobility Assistance
Care Plan Development
Strong Clinical Judgment
Medical assessment
Infection control measures
Oxygen saturation standards
Emotional awareness
High level of autonomy
Emergency Response
Personal care needs
Diabetes and nutrition education
Patient Check-Ins
Long-Term Care
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Patient Discharge
Chronic Disease Management
Emotional Intelligence
Critical Care
Sanitation
Physical assessments
ADL Assistance
Family advocacy
Language Fluency
Hospice and palliative care
Vaccine administration
Insulin medication assistance
Medical Recordkeeping

Languages

Croatian

Native or Bilingual

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