Addisalem Wondimu
Falls Church,USA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Vierra Falls Church
2100 Powhatan St,Falls Church
06.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Registered Medication Aide
The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living
Alexandria, VA
01.2021 - Current
- Work as a CNA to assist patients with activities of daily living; such as bathing, dressing, and feeding up to 10-15 residents at a time
- Involved in physically demanding tasks such as transferring patients between surfaces using assistive devices
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients via companionship and proper communication
- Work as an RMA to monitor patients’ vitals and administer medication according to patient medical charts
- Prepare medication accordingly for patients, as well as monitoring for potential side affects under the supervision of an assigned Registered Nurse (RN)
LPN
Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community
2807 King Street, Alexandria
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads
Arlington, VA
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Work under the supervision of nurses to deliver high-quality care to the up to 15- 20 residents as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Feed, bathe, and dress patients as well as take residents’ routine vital signs accordingly
- Serve meals, make beds and keep rooms clean
- Answer calls for help and observe changes in patient's condition to monitor behavior
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Fountain at Washington House
Alexandria, VA
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Provided basic care to residents as well as assisted them in daily activities that required physical strain
- Administered appropriate medication and provided direct care to facility residents according to the physician's orders as a Certified Medication Aide
- Provided daily shift reports on status of resident to oncoming shifts
Education
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Northern Virginia Community College - Reston Technology Center
Arlington, VA11.2024
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Computer Core
Arlington, VA06.2016
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Salvation Academy
Alexandria, VA10.2014
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Classic Nurses Academy
Alexandria, VA11.2011
Diploma - Public Health Nursing
Menelik II Health Science College
Addis Ababa01.2011
Skills
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multi-task effectively
- Proven team player, flexible, and highly adaptable
- Compassionate and able to provide a nurturing environment for patients through communication
- Language Skills: Amharic - Native
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Virginia Board of Nursing December 2024 - August 2026
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Health Career Association December 2023 - December 2025
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Health Career Association June 2024 - June 2026
- Certified Nursing Aide - Virginia Board of Nursing January 2012 - January 2026
- Registered Medication Aide - Virginia Board of Nursing July 2014 - October 2025
Timeline
LPN
Vierra Falls Church
06.2025 - Current
LPN
Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community
01.2025 - 06.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Registered Medication Aide
The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living
01.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads
02.2015 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Fountain at Washington House
02.2015 - 06.2015
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Northern Virginia Community College - Reston Technology Center
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Computer Core
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Salvation Academy
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Classic Nurses Academy
Diploma - Public Health Nursing
Menelik II Health Science College