Rahel Asgedom
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with relevant background experience in sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, patient care, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. Strengths lie in providing emotional support to patients, emergency response preparedness, documenting patient progress, and maintaining professional relationships with healthcare teams. Previous roles consistently highlighted for positive impact on patient satisfaction and team coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Country Hills Post Acute
El Cajon, California
03.2024 - Current
- Providing comprehensive patient care and managing complex cases in a post-acute setting.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Implementing care plans, administering medication, wound treatment, and documenting patient progress.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Avocado Post Acute - Sub Acute Unit
El Cajon, California
02.2014 - 03.2024
- Part of a team in a sub-acute unit specializing in ventilator and tracheostomy patient care.
- Coordinated patient treatments, monitored ventilator management, and provided mentorship to staff.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, and maintained high standards of care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rehabilitation of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, USA
01.2010 - 02.2014
- Managed patient care in a rehabilitation setting, focusing on recovery, functional improvement, and comprehensive health management.
- Supervised nursing staff, coordinated treatments, and maintained documentation accuracy.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Seaport 17th Care Center
San Diego, USA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Delivered direct patient care in a long-term care setting.
- Assisted with daily activities, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL09-2025
Vocational Nursing -
Marian College
Los Angeles, CA12-2008
Skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Clinical assessment
- Leadership
- Documentation
- Medication administration
- Care plan implementation
- Team collaboration
- Wound treatment
- Compassionate care
- Infection control
- Direct patient care
- Geriatric care
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Ventilator Certified
- BLS Certified
- Associate Degree in Nursing at International College of Health Science
Training
RN Clinical rotations at The Cleveland Clinic, Boynton Beach Rehabilitation, Abbey Del Rey, and Broward Children’s Center 04/24-09/25
References
Available upon request.
Languages
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
Tigryna
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Country Hills Post Acute
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Avocado Post Acute - Sub Acute Unit
02.2014 - 03.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rehabilitation of Santa Monica
01.2010 - 02.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Seaport 17th Care Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
Associate Degree - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Vocational Nursing -
Marian College
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