AYUNIA MEKURIA
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
A versatile healthcare professional with a background in Respiratory Therapy and Health Information Technology and Management. Proficient in pulmonary diagnostics and health information systems, seeking an entry-level position to leverage my expertise in health information management and patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Rehabilitation
10.2022 - Current
- Assess residents' conditions, administer therapy, and aerosolized medication
- Provide in-service training to residents, family members, and facility staff
- Draw blood gas, perform airway care and maintenance, set up CPAP and BIPAP
- Document all resident care services rendered
- Inspect, clean, and reassemble equipment as required
- Assist in emergency codes and manage crash carts.
PFT Lab Technician
Rockville Internal Medicine Group
06.2014 - 11.2021
- Conduct spirometry, bronchodilator evaluations, thoracic gas volume, and DLCO tests
- Perform and explain the Nitric Oxide test, Pulmonary Step Test, and 6-minute walk
- Assist physicians during bronchoscopies and rhinoscopies
- Document clinical information in patient EMRs
- Super user of Athena Health, training new hires on EMR usage
- Daily calibration and troubleshooting of PFT and ENO machines.
PFT Lab Technician
National Institute of Health (NHLBI)
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Perform spirometry, lung volume tests, DLCO, MIP/MEP, Snip, Peak Cough, MVV
- Conduct exercise testing using treadmill and Ergometer bike
- Perform Methacholine challenge and 6-minute walk tests
- Assist in translation as needed.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Managed team and exceeded customer service expectations
- Won awards for service excellence.
Flight Attendant
Ethiopian Airlines
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Improved efficiency and received disaster and emergency medical/survival training
- Acted as a passenger interpreter and post-flight instruction administrator.
Education
MS in Health Information Management and Technology - Health Information Management And Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
08.2024
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy -
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literature - English
Addis-Ababa University
EthiopiaSkills
- Health Information Systems: Super user of Athena Health, proficient in EHR systems (Epic, Cerner)
- Healthcare Data Analysis: Skilled in data interpretation and reporting
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with HIPAA, ICD-10 coding
- Technical Skills: Spirometry, Bronchodilator evaluations, Nitric Oxide tests, CPAP/BIPAP setup
- Teaching & Training: Educating new hires on EMR usage
- Language Proficiency: Trilingual in English, French, and Amharic
- Project Management: Experienced in project planning within healthcare settings
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Software: Microsoft Office
Certification
- RHIA and CAHIMS certificate upon graduation
- Certified and Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist by NBRC
- BLS (CPR) and ACLS certified
- Extensive medical terminology knowledge
- South Carolina and North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner licenses
Affiliations
- Member, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Member of The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Rehabilitation
10.2022 - Current
PFT Lab Technician
National Institute of Health (NHLBI)
08.2016 - 08.2018
PFT Lab Technician
Rockville Internal Medicine Group
06.2014 - 11.2021
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
01.2008 - 01.2014
Flight Attendant
Ethiopian Airlines
01.2005 - 01.2008
MS in Health Information Management and Technology - Health Information Management And Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy -
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literature - English
Addis-Ababa University
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