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Meron Alemayehu

Lorton,VA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Level III

Virginia Hospital Center
07.2021 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse

Inova Health System- Urgent Care
09.2015 - 07.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Managed care from Triage to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
  • Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms
  • Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient

Licensed practical nurse

Inova Health System - Primary Care
10.2010 - 06.2015
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures up to 40 patients per day
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
06.2018

Associate of Science - LPN

Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA
09.2010

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Jimma University
06.2003

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient support and advocacy
  • Safe driver
  • Medication Administration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Preventive health
  • Infection control measures
  • Precepting
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Health Screening
  • Resource Allocation

Accomplishments

  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

Languages

English
Amharic

Additional Information

0001283254, 12/2024, Registered Nurse, BLS, 11/2024, COC and BAT certified, 05/2023, CAOHC - Certified (Hearing conservationist), 05/2023

Affiliations

  • Board member of Ethiopian American Nurses Association in North America

Additional Information

Winner of VHC Health Friends of Nursing 2022 "Nursing clinical excellence " Award


Received "Health Care heroes" Award for voluntary service to the community During the COVID-19 pandemic.


Work Availability

monday
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saturday
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morning
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Quote

The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost

Timeline

RN Level III

Virginia Hospital Center
07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Inova Health System- Urgent Care
09.2015 - 07.2021

Licensed practical nurse

Inova Health System - Primary Care
10.2010 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - LPN

Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Jimma University

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