Alemnesh Gizachew
Clifton Heights,PA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, adept in administering complex medication regimens via different routes and leading nursing staff with over 8 months as a charge nurse. Fluent in English and Amharic, Excel in delivering holistic patient care and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate service and technical proficiency in telemetry monitoring and wound care. Managing mild DKA, expert at Peritoneal Dialysis Cycler and manual.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
10.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Promoted safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA05-2022
Associate of Applied Science -
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA08-2020
Skills
- Administering Medications via different routes per policy
- Intravenous therapy, Such as: Rituximab, Heparin drip, IV antibiotics, PCA management, Blood products
- Administering Feeds via different routes
- Telemetry monitoring and Tracheostomy care
- Peritoneal Dialysis via Cycler or manual
- Managing mild DKA with Subcutaneous insulin
- Nursing staff leadership - By being charge nurse on current unit for over 8 months Assisting staff with critical patient care, making fair RN assignments based on their experiences, Communication with bed management team Nursing Coordinators, Physicians
Precepting: New Grads or Travel nurses, guide them throughout their orientation related to direct patient care or finding policies
- FLUENT IN English and Amharic
- Wound care: Basic and complex wounds cares such as, Diabetic wounds, changing or maintaining wound Vac dressing, Post-Op wounds, Xylazine wounds, pressure injury wounds, Ostomy/Ileostomy care
- FLUENT IN English and Amharic
- Wound care: Basic and complex wounds cares such as, Diabetic wounds, changing or maintaining wound Vac dressing, Post-Op wounds, Xylazine wounds, pressure injury wounds, Ostomy/Ileostomy care
- FLUENT IN English and Amharic
- Wound care: Basic and complex wounds cares such as, Diabetic wounds, changing or maintaining wound Vac dressing, Post-Op wounds, Xylazine wounds, pressure injury wounds, Ostomy/Ileostomy care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Associate of Applied Science -
Delaware County Community College
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