Meseret Meheretie
Philadelphia,United States
Summary
Elevated Jefferson Health's SEAL Nurse team as Clinical Practice Leader, enhancing workforce development and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. Leveraged problem-solving aptitude and professional networking to onboard and train over 150 RNs, significantly improving patient care standards. As a collaborative Administrative Nursing Supervisor possessing excellent assessment and evaluative capabilities in high-stress environments. Schedules staff shifts, coordinates patient placement, and oversees all nursing department staff and care provisions. Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and nursing care programs. Bringing many years of hands-on experience as professional in a hospital setting.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Practice Leader-SEAL Nurses Team
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, United States
02.2023 - Current
- In February 2023, I was appointed as the Clinical Practice Leader for the SEAL Nurse team. Collaboration with directors of professional development, managers, educators, and other leaders is an essential part of my day-to-day work. As part of the SEAL workforce team, my responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, and orientation for over 150 RNs across critical care, ED, and MedSurge SEAL Nurse teams through the Jefferson Health regional hospitals. Before that, in 2021, I was part of the enterprise SEAL RN team that was created with the help of a collaborative team, including the development of a process for onboarding, orientation, and training of 25 enterprise resource nurses, named SEAL nurses.
- I provided clinical leadership to nursing staff, facilitated patient care conferences, and analyzed policies and procedures. Mentored new nurses, monitored quality improvement initiatives, and collaborated with physicians on best practices.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Einstein Medical Center & Elkins Park Moss Rehab
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - Current
- Provided administrative oversight of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Oversaw the scheduling of nursing personnel to ensure adequate coverage at all times. Coordinated with other departments on matters related to patient care and staffing needs. Developed and implemented staffing plans for shifts based on patient acuity, patient census, and available staff.
- Effectively communicated and ensured transparency with management and nursing personnel, developed staffing plans, investigated patient complaints, and monitored staff performance. Required to collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans, provide guidance during challenging situations, and attend conferences to stay updated. Acted as a liaison between hospital administration, management, and nursing staff, ensuring transparency with governing boards and staff.
Clinical Practice Leader
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, United States
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Working together with the directors, managers, and educators, I am responsible for coordinating education, skills, competencies, tracking education, certification, and annual compliance, as well as disseminating nursing practice and policy updates and information to the Nurse Pool team. The Nurse Pool team includes critical care nurses, intermediate nurses, med-surg nurses, and procedural nurses.
- Responsible for assessing the educational needs, competencies, and other certifications required by TJUH, as well as continuing educational support through their orientation and beyond.
- Created action plans for addressing areas of concern identified during audits or reviews.
- Implemented protocols designed to improve patient safety outcomes throughout the organization.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Critical Care Pool and Rapid Response Team RN
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, United States
04.2009 - 11.2021
- Respond to emergencies within the hospital setting.
- Implemented rapid response protocols that improved patient outcomes in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage critical ill patients' transitions effectively.
- Provide expert assessment and interventions in CODE BLUE, acute MI, stroke, respiratory distress, intubation, and sepsis.
- Consult other medical services, as per Rapid Response Team protocols.
- Work with the nursing administrators and bed management department to facilitate the transfer of critically ill patients.
- Round on all rapid response patients and all transfers out of the ICU to ensure a safe transition of care.
Critical Care Nurse Pool, MICU, CCU and SICU
Einstein Medical Center of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States
10.1998 - 08.2021
- As an adult Critical Care RN, I am responsible for managing the care of critically ill patients experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies, interventions, life-sustaining equipment, and continuous nursing vigilance.
- Solid experience in critical care medications, in-depth understanding of disease processes, treatment plans, and interpreting lab results. Excellent skills in interprofessional disciplinary teamwork. Proficient in clinical documentation, auditing, and implementing patient education.
- Highly skilled professional registered nurse in critical care nursing, with 20 years of practical experience in hospital and primary care environments.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians providing feedback regarding patients' status and progress towards goals of care plan.
- Identified potential problems that could compromise patient safety or interfere with quality outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on assessment of physical and psychosocial needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate delivery of care services across the continuum of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to critical care nursing practice standards.
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
La Salle University
09.2009 - 05.2014
- Provided simulated lab classes and clinical instructions to BSN students.
- Demonstrate and teach patient care in clinical units to nursing students, and instruct in the principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to nursing.
- Provider step-down, telemetry, and medical-surgical clinical instruction, supervision, mentoring, and coordination with the course nursing faculty members, and students.
- Instructed and evaluated BSN students in their med-surge and telemetry rotation at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia.
- Responsible for assuring facility and floor-specific orientation and competencies for students, in collaboration with the nursing education department and Information Technology.
- Assisted students in developing clinical skills through instruction and feedback.
- Provided guidance to students on the development of patient care plans and strategies.
- Evaluated student performance in the clinical setting, providing written feedback on competency levels achieved.
- Promoted professional growth by encouraging students to participate in continuing education opportunities.
Intensive Care Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
03.1995 - 07.1998
- What makes this position unusually special is that I was hired as a newly graduated registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit based on the recommendation of the recruiter and my performance on the required pre-employment knowledge exams.
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced general ICU setting, including physical assessments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and other medical staff.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed CPR and other emergency procedures according to hospital protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in the electronic medical record system. Monitored intravenous drips, assisted with intubation and ventilator management.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and response to treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective strategies for managing complex cases.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential problems before they occurred.
Education
Post Master Certification - Organizational Leadership-Healthcare Leadership
Thomas Jefferson University
06.2025
Master's degree - Clinical Nurse Leader
La Salle University
01.2021
Bachelor's degree - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions
01.2006
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hahnemann University School of Health Allied Profession
01.1994
Skills
- Workforce Development
- Workforce Management
- Workforce planning
- Team building
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Communication
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Professional Networking
- Time management abilities
- Training and mentoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Quality Assurance
- Goal attainment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Manage records
Websites
Publications
- Revolutionizing Healthcare Delivery: The S.E.A.L Nurse Team Initiative at Jefferson Health, 07/01/24, Lauren Ciocco, MSN, RN, CCRN, Meseret Meheretie, MSN, CCRN, CPL, Danielle Giovanniello, MSN, CNL
- The 2024 AHA Leadership Summit: 7 Minutes to Innovation: Strengthening the Health Care Workforce, 07/01/24
Personal Information
Title: Senior Critical Care Nurse & Clinical Practice Leader-SEAL RN
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (active)
- CCRN Certification ( active)
- BLS Certification ( active)
- ACLS Certification ( active)
- Post-Master certification in Organizational Leadership/Healthcare Leadership - (In progres)
Affiliations
- AACN
- ANA
Timeline
Clinical Practice Leader-SEAL Nurses Team
Jefferson Health
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Practice Leader
Jefferson Health
08.2021 - 04.2023
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Einstein Medical Center & Elkins Park Moss Rehab
01.2016 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
La Salle University
09.2009 - 05.2014
Critical Care Pool and Rapid Response Team RN
Jefferson Health
04.2009 - 11.2021
Critical Care Nurse Pool, MICU, CCU and SICU
Einstein Medical Center of Philadelphia
10.1998 - 08.2021
Intensive Care Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
03.1995 - 07.1998
Post Master Certification - Organizational Leadership-Healthcare Leadership
Thomas Jefferson University
Master's degree - Clinical Nurse Leader
La Salle University
Bachelor's degree - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hahnemann University School of Health Allied Profession
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