Heran Debele,RN
Alexanderia,Va
Summary
Registered Nurse dedicated to providing quality, compassionate patient care with a comprehensive background in geriatrics, labor and delivery, Med/Surg, and home health. Willing to go the extra mile to make a meaningful difference.
Professional with a strong background in clinical care, skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and medical documentation. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to changing healthcare needs and providing consistent, high-quality care. Reliable and results-driven, with a focus on delivering patient-centric solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med/Surg Nurse
INOVA of Alexandria
11.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via IV, PO, SQ, and IM
- Provided comprehensive inpatient care to patients with complex diagnoses
- Monitored patient status and reported changes to physicians
- Educated patients on disease processes, medication side effects, precautions, and reportable symptoms
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans, revising as needed based on patient status
- Ensured accurate clinical documentation
- Delivered patient-centered care, adhering to hospital guidelines and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve the highest quality outcomes
Home Health Nurse
Royal Home Care
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed and documented patient conditions and observations
- Completed evaluations, including medication review and vital sign monitoring
- Administered prescribed medications
- Provided wound care and monitored healing progress
- Educated patients and families on home health care procedures
- Coordinated with healthcare providers, including physicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, to execute patient care plans
- Recommended adaptive tools to enhance patient quality of life
Charge Nurse
Goodwin House of Bailey’s
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care in collaboration with healthcare team members
- Delivered care based on patient assessment data and applied clinical knowledge of various illnesses and diseases
- Set short- and long-term patient goals
- Assessed residents’ physical, psychological, and social needs
- Applied knowledge of aging, health promotion, and special needs of the elderly in patient assessments
- Completed comprehensive resident assessments upon admission and updated records regularly
- Prepared and managed resident care plans
Registered Medication Aide
Goodwin House of Bailey’s
10.2017 - 10.2021
- Assisted residents with prescribed medication administration
- Explained medication purposes and effects
- Monitored resident reactions to medications and reported concerns and emergencies
- Prepared and administered medications following departmental procedures
- Maintained infection control standards and followed proper medication storage protocols
- Demonstrated the 'Five Rights' of medication administration
- Addressed residents’ care needs and ensured their comfort
- Communicated issues in medication administration to supervisors
Clinical Nurse
Lideta Health Center
10.2006 - 03.2009
- Monitored patients for potential complications requiring immediate action
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe patient assessments
- Assisted with patient admissions and prescription refills
- Safely administered high-risk medications
- Performed wound care and initiated skin care post-assessment
- Managed care for patients with severe or terminal conditions
- Served as a resource nurse and preceptor for new and student nurses
- Floated to various units, including ER, Intermediate Care, Burn Unit, Trauma, Cardiac, and Respiratory Care
- Managed both normal labor and delivery cases
Education
Clinical Nursing -
Central Health College
Chamberlain University
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Amharic
- Compassionate care
- Critical thinking
- Ethical practice
- Patient-focused care
- Teamwork
Certification
- Active Virginia & New York RN License
- Registered Medication Aide
- BLS Certification
References
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Med/Surg Nurse
INOVA of Alexandria
11.2022 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Royal Home Care
04.2022 - 11.2022
Charge Nurse
Goodwin House of Bailey’s
09.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Medication Aide
Goodwin House of Bailey’s
10.2017 - 10.2021
Clinical Nurse
Lideta Health Center
10.2006 - 03.2009
Chamberlain University
Clinical Nursing -
Central Health College
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