Karolina Ferhatovic

Hudson, Fl 34669 • (727)237-3652 • ferhatovic_2@msn.com

Trilingual (English/Polish/Serbo-Croatian), ethical and compassionate professional offering a combination of diverse skills, clinical
experience, academic excellence, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills. Dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective, and
evidence-based care to help patients achieve optimal outcomes. Proven to ably handle any medical emergency or situation, with the
requisite skill set to perform under pressure.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Associate of Science Professional Nursing Graduation September 2020
Rasmussen College, New Port Richey, FL
Bachelor of Science, Financing, and Accounting July 2002
University of Communications and Management, Poznan, Poland

CPR and AED, American Heart Association • NIH Stroke Scale International (NIHSSI) • Emergency Medical Treatment: Florida's
Baker Act and Marchman Act • Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) • Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-
SSRS) – All Current

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point January-February 2020
Medical Center of Trinity - Behavioral Health February 2020
Red Apple – Training Center for Adults with Disabilities January-February 2020
Life Care Center of New Port Richey – Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation October 2019

NURSING SKILLS
Answered patients' calls • Measured vital signs • Basic patient care and treatments • Wound dressing • Urinary catheterizations •
Assisted with maintaining personal hygiene and mobility • Provided direct quality patient care within the behavioral health unit •
Responded to violent situations and violent outbreaks • Calmly deescalated situations • Restored the safety and security of patients
and staff • Helped adults with disabilities with occupational and educational activities, communication skills • Blood glucose
measurements • Insulin administration under instructor supervision.

EXPERIENCE
Home Health Care Aid • Trinity, Fl August 2017 – June 2019
Monitored vital signs and observe changes in the patient’s physical and mental conditions and promote continuity of care thought
communication with home-health services and the patient’s family. Assisted disabled and elderly client in her home. Responded
appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the patient. Assisted with activities of daily living such as
mobility, dressing, and personal hygiene. Handled light housekeeping, prepared meals, and maintained a safe and clean area.
Real Estate Sales Representative • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services • Port Richey, Fl December 2014 – April 2019
Provided excellent customer service through guidance clients from the beginning to the end of the home buying or selling process.
Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of real estate transactions and acted as a liaison between buyers and sellers to
ensure both parties' positive experiences.
Accountant/Manager • Better Bargain, Inc. • Port Richey, FL October 2013 – June 2017
Provided streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity. Assigned employees to specific duties to best
meet the needs of the store. Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit/loss areas.
Dispatcher • MDF Transportation, Inc. • Hudson, Fl October 2005 – September 2013
Redirected shipments en-route in response to customer requests. Communicated all emergencies, delays, and carrier schedule
changes to customers and supervisors.

ASSOCIATIONS AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer • Translation, interpretation and assistance with medical appointments 2005 –
2017
American Nurse Association • Active student member 2020 – current

PORTFOLIO
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