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EDOSA TOLA

Shoreview,MN

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Also, experienced Phlebotomist with demonstrated understanding of medical vocabulary, disease control protocols, quality support and data entry. Personable employee maintains excellent patient relations and pleasant bedside manner. Works well with teams and supervisors to assess and file test results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, Oromia
06.2023 - Current
  • Picked up, cleaned, and processed all soiled equipment to prepare for patient-ready use
  • Communicated with clinical staff to describe and explain equipment features and functionality
  • Cleaned instruments to improve the sterilization process and further minimize the risk of cross-contamination or infection
  • Bathing and Dressing, Isolation Precautions, Patient Feeding, and Patient Information Collection
  • Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
  • Cleaned patient rooms and changed bed linens to reduce fungi and bacteria buildup
  • Collected specimens from patients in rooms, emergency department and other hospital units
  • Verified specimen information, completed data entry, and properly matched patient information to specimens
  • Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained department equipment and work areas according to facility standards
  • Received and packed specimens and expedited delivery process for lab processing
  • Understood and adhered to HIPAA policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.

Phlebotomy Technician

Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
11.2021 - Current
  • Traveled to hospital rooms to collect blood specimens and transported samples to laboratory
  • Followed proper procedure for transporting blood units and samples
  • Developed positive patient relationships through effective communication and compassionate attitude.

Respiratory Clinical Rotations

Methodist Hospital
Saint Louis Park, MN
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided respiratory care treatments such as aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy and incentive spirometry.
  • Conducted pulmonary function tests, such as peak flow measurements, spirometry and diffusion capacity studies.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of respiratory treatments by monitoring vital signs pre-and post-treatment.
  • Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
  • Assisted patients in the proper use of oxygen equipment, such as cannulas and masks.
  • Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.

CNC Machin Operator

Proto Labs
Brooklyn Park, MN
03.2018 - 11.2021
  • Positioned and secured workpieces on machine bed, indexing table, or fixture
  • Prepared mills and lathes by using set-up sheet to gather tools needed for each work order
  • Set up and operated high-speed CNC routers
  • Set-up, calibrate and operate CNC machines in an efficient manner
  • Work with and coach operators daily
  • Runs all jobs in the department
  • Runs multiple CNC machines, locate, reads, and understands the inspection plan.

Education

High School Diploma -

08.2024

Certificate, CNA -

02.2023

Certificate, Phlebotomy -

09.2021

Skills

  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Isolation Precautions
  • Patient Feeding
  • Patient Information Collection
  • Patient Safety
  • Light Signaling
  • Medical Waste Disposal
  • Phlebotomy equipment and procedures
  • Blood collection (venipuncture/capillary)
  • Basic anatomy
  • CPR certified
  • Professional ethics
  • Safety procedures

Languages

  • English
  • Oromo
  • Amharic

Timeline

Respiratory Clinical Rotations

Methodist Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024

CNA

Fairview Southdale Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

Fairview Southdale Hospital
11.2021 - Current

CNC Machin Operator

Proto Labs
03.2018 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Certificate, CNA -

Certificate, Phlebotomy -

EDOSA TOLA