Mahlet Hailu
Burke,VA
Summary
Certified and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes. Eager to excel as an acute care Nurse Practitioner with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Medicine APP Nocturnist
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
07.2023 - Current
- Cross-covers for all hospital medicine patients, managing an average of 200 patients overnight.
- Provides history and physical examinations, patient assessments, initial diagnoses, documentation of findings, and writing medical orders while providing care to assigned patients, working in conjunction with physician nocturnists.
- Assists with overnight admissions from the emergency department, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
- Delivers necessary overnight consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans.
- Serves as the fourth responder for rapid response situations, ensuring timely intervention.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Procedural Post Anesthesia Care Unit
MedStar Georgetown University
Washington, DC
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided comprehensive post-procedural and postoperative care to patients from interventional radiology and cath lab
- Performed post procedural evaluation of patients including physical examination, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing, obtaining informed consent for procedures and providing patient education
- Focused on airway management, re-establishing hemodynamic stability with frequent surgical site and vital sign assessment, and pain management
- Helped determine the most appropriate level of care for the post-procedural patient
Critical Care Float Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
07.2016 - 02.2022
- Floated to all ICU's including medical, surgical, neuro and cardiovascular critical care units to provide care to patients whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery including CRRT
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse, MICU
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Performed intensive round-the -clock monitoring of critically ill patients
- Provided advanced life support by ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications including titrating life-saving medication drips according to patient vital signs
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Clinical Nurse/Med-Surg
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Nursing care in a fast paced inpatient unit with multiple acute and chronic medical problems
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions
- Coordinated diagnosis, exams and care for a caseload of five patients per shift
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans
Education
Master of Science - Adult-gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
George Washington University
Washington, DC05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2007
Certification
- Adult/Gero Acute care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Registered Nurse, DC Board of Nursing, 06/01/22
- DEA Prescribing and Dispensing Authority
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Timeline
Hospital Medicine APP Nocturnist
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2023 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Procedural Post Anesthesia Care Unit
MedStar Georgetown University
02.2022 - 06.2023
Critical Care Float Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2016 - 02.2022
Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse, MICU
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
11.2013 - 07.2016
Clinical Nurse/Med-Surg
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
04.2012 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Adult-gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University