Gezahegn Adugna
Fort Worth,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse experienced professional skilled in direct patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. 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, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lodge of Saginaw Health & Wellness
Dallas, Texas
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, integrating clinical data to formulate effective care strategies, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
- Foster interdisciplinary teamwork, coordinating with specialists to deliver holistic patient care and streamline treatment processes.
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes, with reduce waiting times in the unit
- Administer patient care, monitor vital signs, and manage medical records for optimal health outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on health management, resulting in improved patient compliance.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Utilize analytical skills to assess patient conditions and make informed decisions.
- Ensure a high standard of care, contributing to increased patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
- Provide compassionate support to patients and families, offering guidance on post-discharge care, resulting in reduced readmission rates.
- Executed medication administration and treatment protocols with precision and adherence to established guidelines.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
College Instructor
Hawassa College of Health Science
Hawassa, Ethiopia
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Educated junior nurses on aseptic techniques, improving patient care quality and safety.
- Collaborated with medical staff to implement effective treatment plans for various conditions.
- Monitored patient conditions and documented changes, ensuring timely medical interventions.
- Mentored nursing students and graduates, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Managed wound care procedures, promoting faster patient recovery and reducing infection rates.
Registered Nurse
Asher General Hospital
Hawassa, Ethiopia
07.2012 - 03.2018
- Administered patient care, resulting in improved recovery times and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and managed medical equipment, ensuring accurate and timely data collection.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, leading to better adherence and understanding.
- Handled emergency situations effectively, contributing to a safer hospital environment.
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork.
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
Floor Nurse
Millimium Health Center
Encheni, Ethiopia
02.2012 - 11.2015
- Administered patient care, monitored vital signs, and provided medication, enhancing patient recovery rates
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction
- Educated patients and families on health management, leading to better adherence to treatment plans
- Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring timely and effective patient care during critical moments
Nurse in the Clinic
Compassion International Ethiopia
Hawassa
09.2009 - 02.2012
- Administered patient care, improving recovery rates and ensuring high patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient treatment plans, leading to better health outcomes.
- Managed patient records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health maintenance, fostering informed health decisions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections and promoting a safe environment.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Applied Human Nutrition
Hawassa University School of Nutrition, Food Science and Technology
Hawassa, Sidama11.2021
Bachelor of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Hawassa University School of Medicine and College of Health Science
Hawassa, SNNPRs07.2015
Associate diploma - Nursing (ADN)
General Paramedical College
Hawassa, SNNPRs08.2009
Skills
- Infection Control and Wound Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Direct patient care and timely documentation
- Compassionate, quality, and individual centered care
- Intravenous therapy and IV Management
- Long-term care and palliative care
- Patient Examination
- Comprehensive patient assessments
- Health Education
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient care planning
- Quality Improvement
- Critical thinking empathy, and team Collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Certified BLS, American Heart Association - 03/20250 - 3/2027
- Licensed RN Texas
Languages
English
Professional Working
Additional information
- PUBLICATIONS | Zinc deficiency
- Zinc deficiency among pregnant women around Lake Awasa, Hawassa City, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional analysis. Journal Nutrition Science. 2022; 11: e102.
- Doi: 10.1017/jns.2022.104 or https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9705700/
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lodge of Saginaw Health & Wellness
11.2023 - 12.2025
College Instructor
Hawassa College of Health Science
03.2018 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Asher General Hospital
07.2012 - 03.2018
Floor Nurse
Millimium Health Center
02.2012 - 11.2015
Nurse in the Clinic
Compassion International Ethiopia
09.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Hawassa University School of Medicine and College of Health Science
Associate diploma - Nursing (ADN)
General Paramedical College
Master of Science (M.S.) - Applied Human Nutrition
Hawassa University School of Nutrition, Food Science and Technology