Andinet Delesa

• Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
• Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
• Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
• Conducted intake assessments to evaluate the severity of mental illness or emotional disturbances.
• Administered medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
• Educated patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options including psychotherapy or medication regimens.
• Developed discharge plans that included follow-up appointments with psychiatrists or primary care providers.
• Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, managing money responsibly., for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
• Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature readings during treatments like electroconvulsive therapy.
• Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
• Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress notes, interventions provided and results achieved over time periods specified by medical staff members or regulatory agencies.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and setbacks related to their diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Assisted individuals experiencing acute episodes of severe depression or anxiety by utilizing various therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
• Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
• Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
• Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
• Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.

• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Monitor Tracheostomy and G-tube sites for any s/sx of infections
• Using sterile techniques cleans and apply dressing to the tracheostomy site.
• Perform deep suctioning as needed

.Conduct an assessment of client’s care needs and in particular, medication and medical treatment
service needs.
. Conduct client monitoring visits to reevaluate the clients’ medication services and/or delegated
tasks of nursing to determine if they’re being conducted, documented and administered safely and
correctly by agency caregivers.

.Conducting monitoring of the client’s condition(s) and progress, and discovering the training
needs of caregivers.

.Responsible for Managing all aspects of I/DD 24 hr. group Home which includes but not limited to
scheduling, hiring staff, attending meetings with case managers and families (ISP, SNAP/ONA, DNS),
medication administration, assessment, monitoring and communication of the care and activities of
residents.

• Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
• Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
• Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
• Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
• Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
• Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
• Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
• Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
• Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
• Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
• Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.