DIRES AKALU
Portland
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
RN
VIBRA SPECIALITY HOSPITAL OF PORTLAND
10.2024 - Current
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes
- Used sterile techniques to prepare exam rooms for patients and prep for minor surgeries
- Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors' orders or CRNP orders
- Used to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information, laboratory test results and orders
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance
- Assess, monitor, and record patient’s symptoms and changes in their conditions
- Develop or contribute to patient care plans based on their needs and diagnoses
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
- Educate patients and their families on how to manage illnesses or injuries, explaining post-treatment home care needs
- Provide emotional support and mental health care to patients and their families
- Coordinate with doctors and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans
- Perform diagnostic tests and analyze results to guide patient care
- Ensure the safe and efficient use of medical equipment
- Monitor and ensure the proper documentation of patient’s health status
- Supervise and train less experienced nurses or healthcare support staff
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures
RN
AVAMERE HEALTH/LAURELHURST VILLAGE
07.2024 - Current
- Ability to chart nurse notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident’s response to care.
- Ensure the resident's room is clean, safe, orderly and comfortable upon arrival.
- Ensure the necessary equipment and supplies are available and ready upon resident's arrival.
- Be the first point of contact for resident's family, give facility tours and answer questions.
- Conduct/coordinate resident assessments upon admission.
- Initiate resident care planning with nursing and all necessary departments and personnel.
- Alert department heads of any admissions changes pertinent to their department.
- Identify and collect necessary information and paperwork to complete resident admission and documentation.
- Complete required recordkeeping.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Other nursing duties as assigned by DNS.
Education
RN-BSN Program -
Sumner College
06.2024
Bachelor of Public Health - undefined
University of Gondar
09.2009
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Addis Ababa University
08.2001
Skills
- Acute care management
- Medical Records management
- Compassionate patient care
- Medication management
- Housekeeping tasks
- Grooming assistance
- Observational skills
- Care plan implementation
- Patient assessments
- Nutrition planning
Certification
CPR & FIRST AID
Languages
English
Timeline
RN
VIBRA SPECIALITY HOSPITAL OF PORTLAND
10.2024 - Current
RN
AVAMERE HEALTH/LAURELHURST VILLAGE
07.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Public Health - undefined
University of Gondar
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Addis Ababa University
RN-BSN Program -
Sumner College
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