DESSET TADESSE
EVERETT,WA
Summary
Area Nurse Manager bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Nurse Manager
Brookdale
05.2023 - Current
- Improved quality of care by implementing evidence-based care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and providing constructive feedback.
- Streamlined nursing processes for increased efficiency and quality assurance
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
HWD
Brookdale
07.2021 - Current
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale
03.2020 - Current
- Led a team of dedicated professionals, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance their skills and performance levels.
- Initiated employee wellness challenges that encouraged healthy behaviors among staff members, fostering a sense of camaraderie and motivation.
- Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality.
RN Case Manager Mountain West Division
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
12.2017 - Current
- Supported assigned communities within the district
- Oversaw day-to-day business and clinical activities by establishing goals, objectives, standards of perform
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse managers to raise standards of practice
- Provided support to multiple communities covering for director of nursing positions and supporting leadership teams
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements with delivery of quality care
- Achieved lifelong aspiration through proven work ethic, dedication and ability to visualize and excel
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the delivery of nursing care within the organization.
- Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine site audits upholding internal and industry best practices.
Nurse
The Terrances at Skyline
03.2013 - Current
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Managed approximately 35 clients care needs
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Staff Nurse
The courtyard at Cristwood
01.2013 - Current
- Established and maintained systems that safely met close to 30 residents' needs at one time
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
LPN
SUNBRIDGE
12.2009 - 08.2013
- Chronic patient care in medical surgical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 25 patients per shift
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Followed infection control procedures
- Experience with various medical conditions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records
LPN
EAGELS CORPORATION
08.2005 - 09.2010
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for over 20 patients per shift
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities
HOME HEALTH NURSE
ALLIANCE NURSING
09.2004 - 08.2005
- Performed direct patient care in home setting for up to 8 clients, aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care
- Trained and provided various wound care treatment services
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING LPN to RN
Skajit Valley College
Oak Harbor, WA2016
Bachelor degree - Leadership
Seattle B. College
Seattle, WA2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
NSCC
Seattle, WA2004
Skills
- Hospice and palliative care experiences with home health
- Specialized wound treatment experience
- Delegation skills
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- RN Case management
- Regulatory compliance
- Process optimization
- Nursing strategy improvement
- Statistical analysis skills
- RN Case Management
Timeline
Area Nurse Manager
Brookdale
05.2023 - Current
HWD
Brookdale
07.2021 - Current
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale
03.2020 - Current
RN Case Manager Mountain West Division
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
12.2017 - Current
Nurse
The Terrances at Skyline
03.2013 - Current
Staff Nurse
The courtyard at Cristwood
01.2013 - Current
LPN
SUNBRIDGE
12.2009 - 08.2013
LPN
EAGELS CORPORATION
08.2005 - 09.2010
HOME HEALTH NURSE
ALLIANCE NURSING
09.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING LPN to RN
Skajit Valley College
Bachelor degree - Leadership
Seattle B. College
Associate of Science - Nursing
NSCC
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