Bereket Tewelde
Vacaville,California
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Vacaville, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per protocols and orders.
- Admitted, discharged, triaged, Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Trained or oriented new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding processes and efficiency.
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely interventions for health stabilization.
- Applied critical thinking skills and prioritized nursing interventions based on an individual's needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive care practices.
Psychiatric Technician
California Correctional Facilities At PBSP/CMF
Crescent City/Vacaville, CA
12.2010 - Current
- Delivered Services, including crises intervention, one-on-one, group therapy and psychotropic medication administrations via different routs to average of 20 to 74 patients per day.
- Communicated with patients in professional and respectful manner, effectively building lasting relationships.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 10 to 30 high acuity patients per shift.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, copying skills and community resources.
- Worked with nurses and other clinical staff to process patients and direct to appropriate department.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues of data security.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Actively listened to patients' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns. and directing to supervisors.
Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA)
Heritage Garden Skilled Nursing Care
Loma Linda, CA
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Gathered Vital signs, dietary information, assisted with feeding and collected intake and output to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation up to 10 patients per shift.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN and LVN supervision.
- Collaborated with health centers and medical teams to coordinate client care regarding health conditions and supplemental health services.
- Complied with health and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA6 2020
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technology
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA5 2009
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Red Cross CNA Program
San Bernardino, CA1 2009
Skills
- Cerner and Epic EHR management
- Fast learner and highly dependable
- Inpatient and out patient care and more nursing skills
- Triaging
- Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
- Staff Supervision
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Preventative Health
Timeline
Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
05.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
California Correctional Facilities At PBSP/CMF
12.2010 - Current
Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA)
Heritage Garden Skilled Nursing Care
01.2009 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Solano Community College
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technology
San Bernardino Valley College
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Red Cross CNA Program
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
License and Certifications
- California Registered Nurse Licensure Number: Active Status, RN95234503
- Psychiatric Technician (PT) License: Active Status, PT35395 California
- Certified Nursing Assistant License: Inactive Status.
- American Heart Association (AHA): BLS Renewal date 05/2026
Clinical Rotations
- Piner's Nursing Home, Med surg Spring 2020/120 hours
- Solano County Office of Education, Pediatrics Spring 2020/12 hours
- Solana community College Preschool, Pediatrics Spring 2020/72 hours
- Shiners Hospital for Children Sacramento, Pediatrics Spring 2020/60 hours
- Kaiser Vallejo Magnet Hospital, Med surg/ Telemetry Fall2019/120 hours
- Adventist Health Vallejo, Psych Fall 2019/60 hours
- Napa State Hospital, Psych Fall 2019/60 hours
- Kaiser Permanent Vacaville Magnet Hospital, Med surge/OR Spring 2018/120 hours
- Kaiser Permanent Vallejo Magnet Hospital, Obstetrics Spring 2019/120 hours
- Kaiser Permanent Vallejo Magnet Hospital, Medsurg Fall 2018/120 hours
- Vacaville Convalescent & Rehab Center Geriatric Fall 2018/96 hours