Birtukan Tefera
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Experienced LVN Charge Nurse with strong patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and infection control skills. Known for accurate electronic charting, care coordination, and compassionate support. 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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Nazareth house
Los Angeles, California
08.2023 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor patient progress, adjusting care plans to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Provided timely updates to families on patient status and care plans, ensuring clear communication and support.
- Documented resident assessments in medical records.
- Responded to patient care requests in a timely manner., collected vitals, dressed wounds.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and collaborated with supervising healthcare provider to address concerns proactively.
MedTech
Nazareth House
Los Angeles, California
04.2018 - 07.2023
- Provided compassionate support to patients, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted nurses with resident assessments and bedside support.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Nazareth House
Los Angeles, California
10.2004 - 03.2017
- Assisted Nazareth House residents with bathing, dressing, and daily personal care.
- Repositioned residents to support comfort and prevent skin breakdown.
- Maintained clean resident rooms and sanitized shared care areas.
- Responded promptly to resident requests with calm, respectful support.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Education
Nursing
Marian College School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA02-2023
High School Diploma -
W/O Sehin
EthiopiaSome College (No Degree) - Science Education
West La Collage
Cluver CitySkills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Care coordination
- Infection control protocols
- Resident care
- Patient assessments
- Care planning
- Patient care coordination
- Nursing documentation
- Patient observation
- Medication administration
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Nazareth house
08.2023 - Current
MedTech
Nazareth House
04.2018 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Nazareth House
10.2004 - 03.2017
Nursing
Marian College School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
W/O Sehin
Some College (No Degree) - Science Education
West La Collage