Hiwet Asfaha
1404 NW Richmond Beach Road,WA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Care Manager
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
10.2023 - Current
- Documented activities and progress in electronic medical record per defined policy and procedures.
- Researched issues and took appropriate action to resolve issues within turnaround time requirements and quality standards.
- Assisted in completing and maintaining care management contracts during and after patient's hospitalization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Facilitated assessment of individual physiological, psychological, financial, cultural and family situation and coordinated social services to address individual and family needs.
- Identified opportunities to optimize communication within inpatient and cross-continuum teams to drive effective patient flow and sustainable care transitions from hospital and home, within community care settings and implement supplemental care and services for high-risk patients.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by collaborating with team members to optimize utilization of resources and prevent gaps in care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing emotional support during challenging medical situations.
- Offered leadership, support and clinical expertise within care management teams to achieve outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center
01.2016 - 09.2025
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Working as charge Nurse, Preceptor and mentor new nurse
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Banner Staffing Services
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
12.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Scottsdale Health Care
10.2005 - 06.2012
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed pt with trach, cardiac med gtt, post CABAG.
- Outpatient cardiac procedure such as TEE, cardioversion under conscious sedation.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Memorial Hospital
12.2004 - 10.2005
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Worked as charge nurse, float in all units except ICU/ER as needed.
- worked with underserved patient
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Einstein Medical Center
01.2001 - 08.2004
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Worked as charge nurse
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA02.1999
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Unit Oversight
- Delegation and Motivation
- Student Precepting
- Charge nurse
- Hospice and palliative care
Timeline
Nurse Care Manager
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center
01.2016 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
12.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Banner Staffing Services
01.2013 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Scottsdale Health Care
10.2005 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Memorial Hospital
12.2004 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse
Einstein Medical Center
01.2001 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
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