Elizabeth Girma
Allen,Tx
Summary
Authorized Vocational Nurse with demonstrated mastery in overseeing all out nursing care and checking the right person, medication, dose, time, and administrating prescriptions medicines in general as validated nursing methods. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse 4+ years of experience in the field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Dallas Veterans Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- .Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Carrara at the Plano Nursing and Rehab
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Weekends
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Victoria garden of Allen Nursing and Rehab
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Monday to Friday
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse and Medication Aide
Crystal creek Preston hollow community care center
05.2016 - 07.2021
- Weekends
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Medication Aide and Care Giver
The Plaza at Richardson
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
Medication Aide and care giver
McKinney Health Care and Rehab
03.2010 - 05.2012
- All shift
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, safeguarding sensitive patient information at all times during recordkeeping duties.
- Supported the nursing staff with essential tasks, streamlining the overall care process.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX05-2025
Associate of Science - sciences
Dallas Community College
Dallas, TX01.2021
LPN - LPN
Concorde – Vocational Career College LVN Program
Dallas, TX01.2019
Skills
- CPR, IV Med Administration and care-tube feeding, wound care include wound Vac care, trach care, Neb treatment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Nursing ethics
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Respiratory care
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Patient mobility assistance
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- ADL assistance
- Emergency response
- Pain management
- EKG administration
- Charting and recording
- HIPAA protocols
- Tuberculosis testing
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Supervision training Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Vitals - Measured an patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
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Certification
- Wound Care Certification (WCC) - National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Texas Board of Nursing.
- Long-Term Care Certification for LPNs/LVNs – Various Continuing Education Providers.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- First Aid Certification
Languages
english
Full Professional
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN
Dallas Veterans Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Carrara at the Plano Nursing and Rehab
11.2020 - 11.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Victoria garden of Allen Nursing and Rehab
10.2020 - 01.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse and Medication Aide
Crystal creek Preston hollow community care center
05.2016 - 07.2021
Medication Aide and Care Giver
The Plaza at Richardson
04.2014 - 01.2016
Medication Aide and care giver
McKinney Health Care and Rehab
03.2010 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing
Grayson College
Associate of Science - sciences
Dallas Community College
LPN - LPN
Concorde – Vocational Career College LVN Program
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