Menderin Abegaz
Aurora,Colorado
Summary
Compassionate RN with strong clinical nursing judgment and expertise in patient education. Committed to enhancing patient care and safety through quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Brookdale Greenwood Village SNF
Brookdale Green Wood Village SNF Colorado
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to established protocols and patient care standards.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly documenting changes to inform care decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and medical personnel to improve response times in critical situations.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing resident satisfaction and overall care delivery processes.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient needs, adjusting care strategies to optimize outcomes effectively.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
LPN and RN Position
Highline Care Community
Highline Care Community Denver Colorado
02.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and provided patient care in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records efficiently.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Unit Manager
Life Care Center of Aurora
Life Care Center Of Aurora
2020 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinated staff scheduling to optimize workforce efficiency and patient care coverage.
- Developed training programs for new employees, enhancing onboarding experience and retention rates.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency within unit workflows.
- Enhanced safety protocols, leading to record-low number of workplace incidents.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently overseeing the administration of medications to patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends and family about medications and self-care skills.
RN
Denver Springs Behavioral Hospital
Englewood, CO
01.2018 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and progress effectively.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups, promoting engagement and positive coping strategies among patients.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for compliance and continuity of care.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and safety measures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
Ethiopia
Asella Nursing School11-1998
Skills
- Clinical Nursing judgment
- Healthcare regulations
- Physical assessments, skilled nursing care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Case management
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Dementia care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Task prioritization
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- CPR/AED
- Quality improvement
- Diabetes management
- Time management abilities
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuous improvement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Brookdale Greenwood Village SNF
02.2024 - Current
RN
Denver Springs Behavioral Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2024
LPN and RN Position
Highline Care Community
02.2013 - Current
Unit Manager
Life Care Center of Aurora
2020 - 09.2024
Associate of Science - RN
Ethiopia