Haileyesus Agajhe
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients in multi-cultural setup. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure with very good communication skill. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Washington, DC
01.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress notes, interventions provided and results achieved over time periods specified by medical staff members or regulatory agencies.
- Assisted individuals experiencing acute episodes of severe depression or anxiety by utilizing various therapeutic techniques.
- Administered medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws governing the practice of mental health nursing.
- Developed discharge plans that included follow-up appointments with psychiatrists or primary care providers.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
Travel Registered Nurse
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Augusta, ME
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Demonstrated empathy towards clients while providing them with an environment conducive to healing.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature readings during treatments like electroconvulsive therapy.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options including psychotherapy or medication regimens.
- Developed collaborative safety plan with patient and family to prepare for discharge.
Travel Registered Nurse
Salem VA Medical Center
Salem, VA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Charge Registered Nurse
Desert winds hospital
Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Administered medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
Charge Registered Nurse
Desert Parkway Behavioral Health Care Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, and managing money responsibly for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Registered Nurse
Mariam Hospital
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Registered Nurse
Yebu Health Center
Yebu, Ethiopia
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dilla University
Dilla, SNNPR, Ethiopia07-2014
Skills
- Wound Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Planning
- Infectious disease control
- SBAR communcation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Languages
English
Professional
Amharic
Professional
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Virginia License # 0001301050
- BLS AHA
- CPI
- Community Conservation of Malaria Program
- Certificate on trainer of trainee on adolescent and youth reproductive services
- Health Service Planning, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Community based surveillance and public health prevention
- Public health in emergency
References
1, Myna Shegog, Nurse Manager
Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Chicago , IL
Email:- Myna.Shegog@va.gov
Phone:- 312 215 5056
2,Summer Engelhardt, Nurse Manager
Salem VA Medical Center
Salem, VA
Email:- Summer.engelhardt@va.gov
Phone:- 540 982 2463 ext 4668
3, Saher Ali, Charge Nurse
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Augusta, ME
Email:- saherali67@yahoo.com
Phone:- 470 313 8736
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Riverview Psychiatric Center
07.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Salem VA Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
Charge Registered Nurse
Desert winds hospital
09.2021 - 01.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
Desert Parkway Behavioral Health Care Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Mariam Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Yebu Health Center
07.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dilla University
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