Valentina Knezevic

I am a Senior Lead Nurse with over 13 years of clinical practice, including eight years in anaesthesia and critical care and six years providing maritime medicine aboard cruise ships. I lead onboard medical operations, ensuring 24/7 readiness, compliance with international maritime health standards, and effective emergency response, including pandemic management as the sole onboard medical and public health provider.

I have proven experience managing controlled drugs, medical inventory, billing and documentation, telephonic triage, and coordination of medical evacuations and port liaison. I led medical preparations for public health inspections, dry dock operations, and return-to-service protocols, ensuring adherence to CDC, EU SHIPSAN, and flag state requirements.

I am fluent in English and Serbian/Croatian, have working knowledge of Romanian, and hold STCW, ACLS, BLS, Seacare, and other certifications. I provide clinical leadership and mentoring, maintain shipboard medical equipment and EMR familiarity, and consistently perform under pressure in high-stakes clinical and maritime environments.