Kibrom okubamichael
Arlington,Virginia
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kensington assistant living Falls church , VA
Falls Church, VIRGINIA
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Clinical Technician
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, Virginia
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Performed EKG tests on patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks on patients for laboratory testing.
- Collected blood or tissue samples from patients for lab work.
- Check Vitals sings such as Temperature , blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep informed of changes
- Observing patients who are at risk for falls and other harm to themselves .
- Inserting IVS and Foley chatter according nurses and Doctors
- Draw bloods from Patients and sent to labs for examination according to doctors order
- Redirecting and providing a secure environment for the confuse patients and keep them from Pulling their various tubes like the IV tubes , catheter tube , colostomy , Nasal tube and oxygen tube .
- Document and reported ny unusual activity and change in patient condition to nurse
- Collected and prepared samples to complete general laboratory assessments and microscopic analyses.
- Was in change of transporting patients to and from various departments .
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene , feeding and ambulation
- Answered call lights and adjusted bed rails and equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety .
- By keeping areas clean , changing linens and collecting trash , I was able to prepare rooms for patients and prevent infections
- Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems
- Helped Patients with mobility issues , such as getting in and out of beds , organizing wheelchairs and setting up assistive devices
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing ( Under Graduate )
Orrotta College of Nursing
Eritrea , East Africa Skills
- Samples collection
- Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization Administration
- Vital signs
- Catheter Care
Certification
- RN license
- LPN license
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BSL
- CPR
Languages
English
Professional
Amharic and Tigrina
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kensington assistant living Falls church , VA
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Technician
Inova Alexandria Hospital
05.2016 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing ( Under Graduate )
Orrotta College of Nursing
- RN license
- LPN license
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BSL
- CPR
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