Hirut Demisse
Campbell,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in patient assessment, medication administration, and critical care management. Provides specialized care for patients with developmental disabilities and complex medical conditions, demonstrating proficiency in ventilator management, tracheostomy care, catheterization, wound care, and emergency medical interventions. Recognized for collaborative efforts with medical teams to deliver high-quality care while adapting to evolving patient needs. Committed to enhancing health outcomes through reliable and compassionate patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Life Services Alternatives
San Jose, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to patients with developmental disabilities, assessing and monitoring changes in condition.
- Perform tracheostomy care, including cleaning, suctioning, and changing ties.
- Insert and remove urinary catheters and administer medications via GT tube and injections.
- Manage ventilator-dependent patients and monitor vital signs.
- Respond to medical emergencies, including administering cardiac life support.
- Document patient care using electronic health records (EHR) and collaborate with physicians to revise treatment plans.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide wound care and CPAP management.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Valley Medical Center
San Jose, CA
08.2015 - Current
- Conduct patient intake, vital signs monitoring, and immunizations.
- Assist with scheduling, order management, and patient education.
- Perform blood drawings and maintain documentation using electronic health record systems.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose, CA
04.2015 - Current
- Provide care in primary family practice and float across departments including urgent care and geriatrics.
- Conduct patient rooming, discharges, vital signs assessments, medication reconciliation, and vaccinations.
- Collect specimens and coordinate with providers using electronic health records.
- Manage supply orders and external referrals.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Vitas
Milpitas, CA
01.2009 - 04.2015
- Delivered in-home and facility-based care for hospice patients.
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments and managed symptoms effectively.
- Communicated care plans and treatment adjustments among physicians, RNs, patients, and families.
- Administered medications, oxygen therapy, and provided emotional support to patients and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
03.2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
International College of Science
Boynton Beach, FL11.2023
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
St. Francis Career College
San Jose, CA01.2007
Skills
- Intravenous medication delivery
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Professional bedside manner
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- ADL assistance
- Chest pain management
- Seizure management
- Procedure preparations
- Vaccine administration
- Performing ekg
- EMR systems
- Collecting vitals
- IV setup
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Life Services Alternatives
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Valley Medical Center
08.2015 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
04.2015 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Vitas
01.2009 - 04.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
International College of Science
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
St. Francis Career College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University