ALEM T. TEKLEMARIAM
Chantilly,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse since 2008, with experience working in the hospital, nursing home, private home, and inpatient hospice care settings. Excellent clinical and leadership skills and keen observation abilities. Known by peers to have exceptional communication and intervention skills. Works well with diverse patient populations and adapts easily to changes in work schedules and environments. Fluent in English and Amharic. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Stone Springs Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Experience in hospital Med-Surg and telemetry settings
- Electronic medical recording proficient with MEDITECH systems
- Strong patient and clinical judgment skills
- Experience in wound and drainage tube care and management
- Experience with surgical tube care
- Experienced in administering medication through various administration methods, including intravenous, drips, fluids, and antibiotics
- Effective leadership skills, experience as charge nurse and preceptor, and supervision of nursing assistance (TECHs)
Staff Registered Nurse
Inova Loudoun Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Electronic medical recording proficient with Epic system
- NG tube insertion and peripheral IV starting.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Capital Caring Adler Center for Caring
01.2021 - 01.2022
Staff LPN
Capital Caring Adler Center for Caring
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Provides compassionate care for critically ill patients by giving continuous, precise assessments of patient’s pain and comfort levels and works closely with families during the final stages of life
- Maintains the patient’s quality of life, alerting physicians about changes in the patient’s condition
- Communicates all pertinent information and evaluations through clear and concise documentation
- Works as a charge nurse and solves families’ problems when needed
- Precepts new nurses and shows them how to handle difficult situations with patients and family members.
Heritage Hall Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Admitted and discharged patients from the unit, including taking, verifying, and transcribing doctor’s orders
- Obtaining detailed health histories of the patients, patient assessments, generating plans of care, and maintaining patients’ charts during their stay
- Supervised a team of certified nursing assistants and coordinated patients' daily living activities
- Worked with other disciplines such as physical, speech, and occupational therapy to generate and implement plans of care for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Falls Church, Sterling, VA, VA.Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2022
J.C. Inc - undefined
American Institute of Professional Studies
2007
Skills
- Hospice Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Wound Care
- Phlebotomy
- Nasogastric tube feeding and care
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Admission
- Knee Surgery
Additional Information
- LICENSURE and CERTIFICATIONS , Registered Nurse: Virginia, license # 0001309376
Timeline
Stone Springs Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Inova Loudoun Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Capital Caring Adler Center for Caring
01.2021 - 01.2022
Staff LPN
Capital Caring Adler Center for Caring
01.2015 - 01.2021
Heritage Hall Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
J.C. Inc - undefined
American Institute of Professional Studies
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