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Fanus Tesfagabir
Indianapolis,IN
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Traditions At Brookside
LPN Charge Nurse
08.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using ALIS,Maitrix,Pixil,pointclik.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
American Senior Communities
LPN
02.2012 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
American Senior Communities
CNA
02.2005 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Delivered high-quality care to dementia unit and long-term patients in this facility.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Supported needs of 20-25 residents under long-term care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
Richard Medical AcademyToledo, OH
No Degree from Nursing RN
06.2022
University Overview
- Honors/Honor Roll
- cum laude graduate
Brown Mackie College - IndianapolisIndianapolis
No Degree from Nursing, LPN
07.2012
University Overview
- Awarded
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Procedure Explanation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Intramuscular Injections
- Oral Conditions
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Quality Assessments
- EMR Management
- Patient Engagement
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Patient Admission
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Observe Patients
- Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Update Electronic Charts
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Alcohol Rubs
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Management Team Support
- Feedback Acceptance
- Rehabilitative Nursing
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Postoperative Care
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Conditions Reporting
- Catheter Monitoring
- Collecting Vitals
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Tigrina
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Traditions At Brookside
08.2016 - Current
LPN
American Senior Communities
02.2012 - 08.2020
CNA
American Senior Communities
02.2005 - 10.2012
Richard Medical Academy
No Degree from Nursing RN
Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis
No Degree from Nursing, LPN
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