Meskerem Gebre
Register Nurse
Lawrenceville,GA
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
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse , PCU/CSU
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Snellville, GA
03.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Reception /Medical Assistant
Excellent Pediatrics
Lilburn, GA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA 01.2017 - 05.2020
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown College
Atlanta, GA 01.2009 - 01.2010
Skills
Patient-focused care
undefinedCertification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Registered Nurse , PCU/CSU
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Gwinnett College
01.2017 - 05.2020
Reception /Medical Assistant
Excellent Pediatrics
01.2014 - 01.2016
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown College
01.2009 - 01.2010
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