Amela User
@amelauser
Compassionate registered nurse specializing in medical-surgical and orthopedic care with strong clinical skills.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a registered nurse with broad acute-care experience across medical-surgical, orthopedics, neurology/telemetry, and infection control settings, holding active Nevada and California nursing licenses. I deliver thorough physical assessments, medication administration and reconciliation, wound care, and family-centered patient management with certifications in ACLS and BLS.
I have worked in diverse hospitals and long-term care settings, contributing to staff development and infection control initiatives while continually advancing clinical competencies through education and hands-on practice. I communicate fluently in English and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian to support diverse patient populations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Medical Center
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Provide surgical and orthopedic nursing care including full physical assessments, medication administration, wound care, and patient/family education on a busy acute care unit.
Registered Nurse
Highland Hospital
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 (4 months)
Delivered medical-surgical and orthopedic nursing care, managed patient medications and transitions of care, and conducted comprehensive patient assessments from September 2023 to January 2024.
Registered Nurse
Centennial Hills Hospital
Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)
Provided nursing care on med-surg, neurology, and telemetry units, performed assessments, monitored telemetric patients, and managed treatments from January to July 2023.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
Apr 2022 - Jan 2023 (9 months)
Provided comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care including assessments, medication management, and wound care from April 2022 to January 2023 to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Renown South Meadows
Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Cared for general surgical patients, conducted pre/postoperative assessments, administered medications, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams from January 2021 to March 2022.
Registered Nurse
Carson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Jun 2020 - Jan 2021 (7 months)
Oversaw infection control and staff development activities while providing clinical nursing care in a skilled nursing setting from June 2020 to January 2021.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WUWestern Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, graduating in January 2025.
WCWilliam Rainey Harper College
Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing
Completed an Associate of Nursing Degree, graduating in May 2019.
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