Mahlet Tesfaye, BSN, RN, PHN.
Rogers,MN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments before initiating dialysis treatment, ensuring proper preparation and minimizing risks of complications.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and trainings to stay current on best practices in chronic dialysis nursing.
- Provided education on self-care management to patients living with chronic kidney disease or undergoing dialysis treatment.
- Closely monitored hemodynamic parameters during dialysis sessions, making necessary adjustments based on individual patient needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Delegated tasks to all direct patient care staff including Patient Care Technicians.
- Trained new nursing staff on chronic dialysis procedures and best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and efficient team.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients during challenging times, fostering trust and strong patient relationships.
- Advocated for patient needs, communicating effectively with physicians and other medical professionals to enhance overall care quality.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns regarding the chronic dialysis process in a sensitive manner.
- Maintained timely documentation of all treatments provided, supporting accurate billing processes and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices, ensuring adherence to established protocols and guidelines for chronic dialysis treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns regarding the chronic dialysis process in a sensitive manner.
- Assessed patients'' physical and emotional well-being, adjusting care plans as needed to provide optimal support.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by implementing early intervention strategies in collaboration with healthcare providers.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards by maintaining a clean environment and adhering to proper sterilization techniques when handling equipment.
- Provided care for 24-48 patients every shift.
Registered Nurse
Loyalty Home HealthCare, LLC
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Commended for effective patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Ensured that all state and federal home care guidelines were followed.
- Administered medication and recorded on MAR.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records.
- Ensured all medication were present and assisted in refilling medications and supplies.
- Performed sterile procedures, such as urinary catheter insertion.
- Provided direct patient care for up to 5 patients, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN05.2016
Skills
- Infection Control Measures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Precepting
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
BLS-Basic Life Support
Languages
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Loyalty Home HealthCare, LLC
01.2017 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
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