Alemnesh Gizachew
213 Westbrook Dr,PA
Summary
Proficient in managing complex patient cases and delivering compassionate care, with expertise honed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania through critical thinking and leadership skills. Strong focus on direct patient care includes assessing patients, administering medications, and leading collaborative teams, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and care outcomes. Bilingual in English and Amharic, communication skills facilitate effective interactions with diverse patient populations, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
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.
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, for example: Rituximab, Insulin drip, Heparin drip, IV antibiotics, Continuous IV Diuresis, PCA management, Blood products Administering Feeds via different routes
- Telemetry monitoring, Tracheostomy care, Peritoneal Dialysis via Cycler and manual, Managing mild DKA with Subcutaneous insulin, Basic or complex wound care, changing a wound vac dressings Accessing and de-accessing port, withdrawal management, Managing Hyperkalemia, placing foley, IV insertions
- Charge Nurse Role - By being charge nurse on current unit for over a year Assisting staffs with critical patients, making appropriate RN assignments based on RN experiences and patients acuity levels Communicating with bed management, Nursing Coordinators, Physicians, and with all others involved in patient care
- Having a Compassion and empathy as well as a Professional bedside manner
Certification
Bachelor of Science in Nursing/BSN 2022 to present
Basic Life Support/BLS 2022 to present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Delaware County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University