Irma Radojevic
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with focus on patient care and support. Capable of improving patient outcomes through skilled clinical assessment and treatment. Strong teamwork and communication abilities to ensure seamless healthcare delivery. Solid foundation in healthcare and nursing principles, demonstrating problem-solving abilities. Skilled in patient care and medical documentation, ensuring high standards and compliance with healthcare regulations. Committed to creating positive healthcare environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered staff nurse
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone, Kent
01.2016 - Current
- Staff nurse on Acute Geriatric Ward from 17/06/2016-11/03/2017.
- Staff nurse on Gastroenterology Ward from 12/03/2017-08/12/2019.
- Staff nurse on COVID-19 Ward from 09/12/2019-current (currently the ward became Acute Medical Ward).
- strictly with infection control protocols, preventing cross-contamination in the ward.
- Delivered high-quality nursing services to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients about their conditions to promote self-care post-discharge.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for holistic patient care.
- Administered prescribed medications, alleviating symptoms.
- Devised personalised nursing care plans for each assigned patient.
- Conducted regular ward rounds, promoting health and wellbeing of patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring data integrity.
- Provided emotional support to patients' families during tough times.
- Achieved successful treatment outcomes by meticulously following doctor's instructions.
- Upheld the highest standards of professional ethics whilst dealing with sensitive information.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, achieving improved patient comfort.
- Coordinated discharge planning for seamless transitioning into home care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Cannulation and venepuncture.
- Catheterisation (female/male).
- Palliative and EOL care, managing deceased patient with respect and dignity.
- Dementia and Enhanced care.
- NGT insertion and managing artificial feeding through PEG, RIG, NGT.
- CVAD management and TPN feeding.
- Managing Acutelly unwell patient.
- Managing alcohol withdrawl and CIWA scoring.
- NIV and oxygen therapy management.
- NIC role.
- Practice Assessor.
Registered staff nurse
University Hospital Center "Sestre Milosrdnice"
Zagreb, Croatia
08.2007 - 01.2016
- Staff nurse at the Endoprotethic Institute at Clinic for Traumatology.
- Complied strictly with infection control protocols, preventing cross-contamination in the ward.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene in wards, creating a sterile environment for recovery.
- Administered prescribed medications, alleviating symptoms.
- Devised personalised nursing care plans for each assigned patient.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring data integrity.
- Educated patients about their conditions to promote self-care post-discharge.
- Conducted regular ward rounds, promoting health and wellbeing of patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients' families during tough times.
- Achieved successful treatment outcomes by meticulously following doctor's instructions.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
Registered nurse
General County Hospital
Vinkovci, Croatia
01.1998 - 10.2000
- Staff nurse at a Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Third Class Honours in Nursing Studies
The University of Derby
Derby01.2025
Certificate on passed professional exam - Nurse in General Practice
Ministry of Health Republic of Croatia
Zagreb11.1998
Nurse/Medical Technicians - Apprentice - Nursing
University Hospital for Infectious diseases Dr. Fran Mihalje
Zagreb11.1997
Profession Nurse - Medical Technician - Nursing Education
Health care and Veterinary School Dr. Andrija Stampar
Vinkovci09.1996
Skills
- Professionalism and respect
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Geriatric care proficiency
- Surgical aftercare familiarity
- Mental health support experience
- Empathy towards patient struggles
- Clinical judgment
- Respiratory care understanding
- End-Of-Life care dignity
- Understanding of ethical guidelines
- Blood transfusion procedure knowledge
- Urinary catheterisation
- Record keeping accuracy
- Nursing documentation
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Multitasking under pressure
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Basic life support
- Medication Administration
- Pain management
- Ventilator management
- Intravenous (IV) line care
- Acute care expertise
- Patient education
- Mobility assistance
- Oxygen therapy
- Health risk assessments
- Patient health education
- Medication dosage calculation
- Infection Control
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate care
- Datix
- Empathetic listening
- Specialised feeding administration
- Effective time management
- Care and treatment planning
- Cardiac monitoring
- Telenursing
- Infection control management
- Patient confidentiality
- First aid administration
- Discharge procedures
- Vital signs monitoring
- Admission procedures
- Patient advocacy
- Analgesia control
- Wound dressing
- Intravenous therapy
- Palliative Care
Timeline
Registered staff nurse
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
01.2016 - Current
Registered staff nurse
University Hospital Center "Sestre Milosrdnice"
08.2007 - 01.2016
Registered nurse
General County Hospital
01.1998 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Third Class Honours in Nursing Studies
The University of Derby
Certificate on passed professional exam - Nurse in General Practice
Ministry of Health Republic of Croatia
Nurse/Medical Technicians - Apprentice - Nursing
University Hospital for Infectious diseases Dr. Fran Mihalje
Profession Nurse - Medical Technician - Nursing Education
Health care and Veterinary School Dr. Andrija Stampar
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