Aida Woldemariam
Silver Spring
Summary
Accomplished Stroke Nurse Navigator at George Washington University Hospital, adept in patient education and care coordination. Leveraged organizational skills and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes, significantly contributing to Joint Commission accreditation. Excelled in implementing quality improvement initiatives, demonstrating a profound impact on stroke care program success.
Hardworking Registered Nurse and charge Nurse with over 10 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stroke Nurse Navigator
George Washington University Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Educate patients and their families about stroke, including symptoms, treatment options, and the recovery process. This helps patients make informed decisions about their care.
- Act as a liaison between the patient and various healthcare providers, ensuring that all aspects of the patient's care are well-coordinated. This might include coordinating with neurologists, physical therapists, and rehabilitation services.
- Develop and implement personalized care plans based on the patient’s specific needs. This includes managing follow-up appointments and ensuring that the patient adheres to their treatment plan.
- Provide emotional support and advocate for the patient’s needs, and address any barriers to care and work to resolve any issues that may arise.
- Connect patients and families with community resources, support groups, and additional services that may aid in recovery and adaptation after a stroke.
- Participate in hospital and community based stroke prevention and education programs
- Stay updated on the latest stroke treatment and guidelines and best practice.
- Collect and analyze data related to patient outcomes, care coordination and stroke interventions.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the stroke care program
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
Charge Nurse/Nurse Clinical Supervisor
George Washington University Hospital
05.2008 - 08.2022
- Established and continuously optimized unit
schedules and individual work assignments.
Implemented effective strategies and care plans to
improve patient outcomes and meet recovery
objectives. - Enhanced patient satisfaction by personalizing care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict
resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting
negative behaviors and helping patients regain or
improve coping abilities to prevent further disability. - Equipped patients with tools and knowledge
needed for speedy and sustained recovery. - Administered medications and treatments to
patients as ordered by physician, maintaining
accountability for accurate narcotic count at end
of each shift.
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plan
development and patient monitoring. - Ensured quality patient care and maintenance of
rooms in alignment with safety, health and health organization regulations. - Communicated, updated and advocated care
plans to patients and family. - Participated in education activities, including
evidence-based practice project implementation,
nursing competency development and nursing
simulation activities. - Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Implemented mentorship program for new nurses, accelerating their onboarding process and improving their competence.
Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2004 - 04.2008
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various
diagnoses and managed care from treatment
initiation through to completion. - Administered medications and treatment to patients
and monitored responses while working with
healthcare teams to adjust care plans. - Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Documented patient information obtained from
interviews concerning symptoms, medications and
prior treatment. - Secured controlled narcotics and distributed
medication on schedule to meet patient needs and
minimize misuse opportunities. - Accurately documented all elements of nursing
assessment, including treatment, medications and
IVs administered, discharge instructions and
follow-up care. - Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and
determined next course of action. - Leveraged feedback and process improvement
opportunities to create safer and healthier
environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Merritt College
Oakland, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2020
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient confidentiality
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Care Coordination
- Quality Improvement
- Microsoft Office/excel
Accomplishments
Facilitated a successful TJC survey for Comprehensive Stroke Program Certification.
- Improved Key Stroke Care Metrics:
- Reduced Door to Needle Time
- Improve Stroke Education Compliance, 95% to 100%
- Improve Swallow Screen compliance
- Initiated Quality improvement projects, real-time data collection to monitor and address trends in stroke metrics.
Certification
Certificate:
- BLS/ACLS
- Stroke certified/NIHSS
- ENLS ( Emergency Neurological Life Support)
Additional Information
- The People's Award, 2020; Employee of the year 2019
- Many Employees of the month.
- Daisy award recipient in 2019
Timeline
Stroke Nurse Navigator
George Washington University Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse/Nurse Clinical Supervisor
George Washington University Hospital
05.2008 - 08.2022
Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2004 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Merritt College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - College Park
Certificate:
- BLS/ACLS
- Stroke certified/NIHSS
- ENLS ( Emergency Neurological Life Support)
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