Netza Mengestu
Allen,TX
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician / Student Nurse
- Assisted with vitals, wound care, and specimen collection
Medical Assistant (PRN)
CareLinx Inc.
- Supported patient care and clinic operations
Medical Assistant (Contract)
Healthcare IT Leaders
01.2022
- Intake, testing, specimen collection, documentation
Preceptor (RN)
Medical City Plano
01.2025 - Current
- Train and mentor new nurses and new grads
- Support safe care, clinical skills, and workflow
Registered Nurse – PCU Neuro
Medical City Plano
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Managed high-acuity neuro patients (stroke, seizures, post-op)
- Performed neuro assessments, telemetry monitoring, and IV therapy
- Recognized and escalated changes in patient condition
- Educated patients/families and coordinated care
- RN Residency Program – Completed Jan 2026
- Medical City Plano
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Homecare California & FirstLight Home Care
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided in-home patient care including ADLs, hygiene, and mobility support
- Assisted with medication reminders and daily routines
- Communicated patient status with families and care teams
- Assisted with ADLs, mobility, and monitoring
Intake Coordinator
TLJ Health Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Admissions, scheduling, insurance verification
Education
BSN -
West Coast University
Richardson, TXAS - Science & Liberal Arts
San Jose City College
San Jose, CASkills
- Neuro Assessments
- Telemetry
- Stroke Care
- NIHSS
Certification
- RN, Texas Board of Nursing
- BLS, ACLS – American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
LEADERSHIP
- Peer Assisted Learning (PALS) Tutor – West Coast University
- Tutored nursing students in Obstetrics and Medical-Surgical nursing
- Improved peer understanding and exam performance
Timeline
Registered Nurse – PCU Neuro
Medical City Plano
03.2025 - 05.2026
Preceptor (RN)
Medical City Plano
01.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant (Contract)
Healthcare IT Leaders
01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Homecare California & FirstLight Home Care
12.2020 - 04.2021
Intake Coordinator
TLJ Health Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
Patient Care Technician / Student Nurse
Medical Assistant (PRN)
CareLinx Inc.
AS - Science & Liberal Arts
San Jose City College
BSN -
West Coast University