Elsabeth Zewde
Rockville,MD
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
SmithLife Homecare
Rockville, MD
12.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Birhan Home Health Agency
Birhan home health agency
Washington Dc, DC
04.2008 - 03.2015
- Provided in-home nursing services to patients, including wound care, medication administration and patient education.
- Assisted with coordinating home health services for patients and their families.
- Conducted assessments of patient's physical and emotional needs to provide appropriate treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration.
- Instructed patients on the proper use of medical equipment provided at home, such as oxygen tanks or nebulizers.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in providing comprehensive home health care services to patients.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to home health care practices.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Communication
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Toileting assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Lifting
- Transporting patients
Timeline
CNA
SmithLife Homecare
12.2021 - Current
Birhan Home Health Agency
Birhan home health agency
04.2008 - 03.2015