Gebrela Mengesha
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Unit Supervisor
Inova Fairfax Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated physicians and other department on proper placement of patients
- Management of the daily flow of the patient
- Trained new nurses tn to charge nurse role
- Staff schedule
Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Hospital
10.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Nurse Manger
Inova Fairfax Hospital Hospital CTUN
03.2009 - 10.2011
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed Nursing unit and nursing activities in 24-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Registered Nurse
Amn Health Care Services
01.2003 - 03.2009
- As a travel nurse worked with cardiac patient population patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ottawa
Ottawa Ontario Canda09.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Algonqui College
Ottawa Ontario 06.2001
High School Diploma -
Ottawa Adult High Schol
Diploma06.1998
Skills
- Charge and resource Nurse
- Management of Arterial and venous sheath
- Direct patient care of patient pre-post Cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures
Timeline
RN Unit Supervisor
Inova Fairfax Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Hospital
10.2011 - Current
Nurse Manger
Inova Fairfax Hospital Hospital CTUN
03.2009 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse
Amn Health Care Services
01.2003 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ottawa
Associate of Science - Nursing
Algonqui College
High School Diploma -
Ottawa Adult High Schol
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