Atsede Worku
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Collaborates with healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans resulting in optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and optimizing patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Advocate
Private Duity
Cincinnati, OH
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Facilitated communication and referrals among primary care providers, specialists, diagnostic labs, and home health agencies.
- Ensured a clear understanding of medical treatments by bridging the gap between patients and providers.
- Offered emotional support to patients and their families during challenging situations.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg, Progressive Care
TriHealth
Cincinnati, OH
02.2016 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with team members as part of the unit quality audit committee to enhance nursing care outcomes through adherence to quality measures.
- Facilitated staff participation in clinical ladder and BSN program completion.
- Provided unit-level nursing education to team members on recognizing potential high-risk stroke patients and the alert protocol for strokes.
- Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with patients, family members, and healthcare professionals using appropriate channels.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving level III in the clinical ladder program.
- Engaged in community outreach events to support TriHealth mission by providing resources and information.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Mercy Health Hospital
Fairfield, OH
05.2007 - 03.2016
- Attended continuing education courses on cardiac care to stay up-to-date on evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Provided quick response to emergencies such as cardiac arrest and other life-threatening incidents.
- Educated individuals and their families on how to manage cardiac disease processes, strategies for prevention.
- Administered medications as per physician instructions and safe medication practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH06-2006
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Strong nursing knowledge
- Effective communication skills
- Time management abilities
- Strong critical thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Accountable and responsible for own acton
- Proficient in EMR
Certification
- State of Ohio Board of Nursing License
- Medical Surgical Nursing Certification, CMSRN
- BLS & ACLS Certification
Accomplishments
- Nominee of the Director's Award for Nursing Excellence
- DAISY Award Honoree
- Awarded Level III Status in Clinical Ladder Program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Advocate
Private Duity
01.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg, Progressive Care
TriHealth
02.2016 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Mercy Health Hospital
05.2007 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College