Askal Woldekidan
Aurora,CO
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in-patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes. Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Denver Health Hospital
Denver, CO
08.2021 - Current
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
LPN
Kaiser Permanente
Denver, CO
07.2017 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
LPN
Holly Heights Nursing Center
Denver, CO
03.2013 - 10.2017
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviors, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
LPN
Christian Living Communities
Centennial, CO
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
LPN
Brookedale Senior Living
Denver, CO
08.2008 - 03.2013
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviors and reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviors, and reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing/LPN
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, COSome College (No Degree) - Nursing Prerequisite Classes
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, COSkills
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Disease Prevention
- Medical Documentation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound Care
- Samples collection
- Physical Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Outpatient Care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Medical Records Management
Accomplishments
- Daisy award for compassionate nursing care I have provided.
Timeline
LPN
Denver Health Hospital
08.2021 - Current
LPN
Kaiser Permanente
07.2017 - Current
LPN
Holly Heights Nursing Center
03.2013 - 10.2017
LPN
Christian Living Communities
10.2012 - 08.2015
LPN
Brookedale Senior Living
08.2008 - 03.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing/LPN
Emily Griffith Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Prerequisite Classes
Community College of Aurora
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