Hiwot Woldemariam

• Primary License Nurse under a supervision of Lead RN for an average of 3 to 6 clients on 22 Bed Cardiac Telemetry floor working 12 hours shifts
• Clients consisted of those with numerous health related issues requiring a broad spectrum of understanding
• Provided care and documented all elements of nursing care, assessments, evaluations, interventions, treatments, medications, education, discharge instructions and followup care in the medical record
• Developed care plans and nursing diagnosis utilizing strong assessment skills
• Worked closely with Case Management, Social Worker, Dietary, Therapy
• Referrals for client specific needs
• Medication Reconciliation, admit and discharge
• Medication administration and monitoring outcome
• Skin Assessments and Interventions, Wound Care
• Patient safety and fall prevention
• Pre-op and Postop care specific
• Preparation and assistance with bedside procedures
• Hourly rounding
• Unit Based Chart Audits and Quality Assurance
• Charge Nurse per schedule, Delegated Patient Assignments, CNA Supervision and delegation of duties
• Pyxis and Superuser; Lifepak & AED Competency; IV Certified; Competency in Infusion Pumps, Chest Tubes, Drains, NG Tubes, PEG Tubes, Catheters
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care
• Float to Cardiac Stepdown Units and sister floor
• LVN Preceptor to Nursing students, new staff RN's, Mentor, and Resource Nurse.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

As a Cardiac Nurse I worked in a fast paced, stressful environment requiring critical thinking, the ability to perform quickly, accurately and to multi task. I performed my job in a very professional manner, was a strong team player, and worked well with my peers. I was a strong client advocate and expected quality care from other healthcare professionals. I developed a strong rapport and professional respect from my peers, clients and families.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

• Provided Skilled Nursing care under the direction of the Skilled Care Supervisor, long term care setting. Professional nursing service was given in accordance with the attending physician orders.
• Primary Nurse for designated number of clients with development and implementation of the Nursing Care Plan, maintaining client charts in accordance with Medicare guidelines
• Communication with physicians, staff, and medical professionals involved in client care
• Continued evaluation of client healthcare needs of clients and initiation of client specific rehabiliatative, preventative or specialized care
• Treatments, diagnostic and preventative procedures and evaluation with full report to attending physician and healthcare providers
• Medication setup, monitoring compliance and refill needs
• Teaching, supervising and counseling client, family or caregiver in client specific needs in the home for optimal care
• Supervision, assignment and training of other nursing personnel for total care
• CNA supervision, evaluation, teaching and In-services.