Meklit Abebe
Alexandria,Va
Summary
Highly motivated individual with vast experience in patient care, clinical services and administrative tasks. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while providing compassionate patient care. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Skilled in operating a variety of medical equipment and software programs to provide high quality patient care.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elder Options
03.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Patient Safety Associate
Inova
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Investigated incidents involving patient harm or potential harm to recommend corrective action plans
- Performed daily rounds on nursing units assessing environment, equipment use, maintenance, medication storage, security and staffing levels
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to assess trends in adverse events or near misses
- Coordinated incident reporting system ensuring accuracy of information collected regarding any potential hazards or risks that could lead to harm for patients
- Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure patient safety in accordance with regulatory standards
- Maintained a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations pertaining to healthcare quality assurance and patient safety
- Documented all reported incidents related to patient safety including errors, omissions, deviations from protocol
CNA
Good win house
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs
- Respected patient privacy rights while providing care services
- Reported any change in patient condition promptly to the nurse supervisor
- Maintained a clean environment for the safety of patients by following infection control protocols
Education
High School Diploma -
School of Aygoda
Addis abeba, Addis abeba07.2018
Skills
- Training and Development
- Risk Assessment
- Analytical Skills
- Effective Communication
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety precautions
- Documentation expert
- CNA certification
Certification
CNA
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elder Options
03.2024 - Current
Patient Safety Associate
Inova
06.2023 - 01.2024
CNA
Good win house
09.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
School of Aygoda
CNA
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