Nada Tomic
Fountain Hills
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2019 - Current
- Highly organized lead RN overseeing six clinic teams' daily staffing/coverage, resource to team members,and reliable performance, especially in crucial situations.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Deliver outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and manage care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Address disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, and leverage feedback and process improvement opportunities to increase patient satisfaction.
- Member of Shared Leadership team who gather monthly to evaluate effectiveness of current practices, and generate improved processes.
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Loyola University Health System
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Work independently as primary nurse at multiple locations.
- Work directly with department chair to maintain and organize numerous clinic and patient treatment schedules, triage patient telephone calls, order and follow up on labs and tests.
- Attend tumor boards and coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for oncology patients and their families.
- Evaluate the medical condition of up to 35 patients daily and organize care as needed while documenting all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting system.
- Multifaceted role that includes assessment, skin care, psychosocial support, education, advocacy, continuity of care, administrative and leadership activities.
Registered Nurse
Immediate Care
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Rendered professional nursing care by acquiring accurate patient history, implementing multiple treatments, administering medications, IV placement, and applying professional judgement in treatment of multiple diagnoses.
- Utilized nursing process by assessing the needs and status of assigned patients and participating in the development of an appropriate plan of care.
- Assisted physicians with in-office procedures.
- Effectively supervised and delegated medical assistants, patient care technicians and non-clinical staff.
- Reviewed and evaluated patient and/or family discharge plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided education for patients regarding all aspects of their disease process.
Certified Medical Assistant
Immediate Care
10.2011 - 09.2017
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Exhibited communication, accountability, flexibility/adaptability, problem-solving to improve patient care and departmental workflow, motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.
- Performed procedures delegated by licensed professional including medication administration (oral, topical, inhalation, injection), venipuncture, EKG's, splint application and wound care.
- Worked closely with physicians caring for patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics including trauma, orthopedics, infectious diseases, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, urology and gynecology.
- Cross-trained in departments based on need including otolaryngology, pain clinic, dermatology and clinical laboratory.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Triton College
River Grove, IL01.2017
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL01.2008
Biology -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL01.2005
Skills
- Triaging
- Patient assessments
- Venipuncture and IV placement
- 12 lead EKG
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- EPIC and Cerner software systems
- Medication Administration
- Infection control measures
- Laboratory Experience
- Direct patient care
- Precepting
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Loyola University Health System
08.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Immediate Care
09.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Immediate Care
10.2011 - 09.2017
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Moraine Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Elmhurst College
Biology -
College of DuPage
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
Associate of Science - Nursing
Triton College