Saba Abera
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) graduate with a progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced clinical and inpatient 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. I am eager to use my clinical knowledge as a recent nurse graduate and 6+ years of experience as a patient care assistant in a fast-paced hospital setting in inpatient rehab, Cath lab, GI, and IR.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant- Inpatient Rehab
Parkland Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Prevent falls by using appropriate fall precaution measures.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Aided in prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient's health status to case manager.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
OR Aid/PCA – Shared Prep/Recovery/GI, IR, and CATH Lab
Parkland Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Mountain View- Dallas College
Dallas, TX12.2023
Associate of Liberal Arts Degree and Physical Therapy Aide Certificate -
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- EPIC charting
- Problem-solving
- Written and verbal communication
- Vital Signs monitoring and documentation
- Multitasking
- Great teamwork
- Genuine desire to nurture patients
- High level of professionalism in stressful situations
- Basic Life Support
- Culturally-competent care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- High level of autonomy
- Adaptable
Certification
- Non-Certified Radiological Technician, 06/30/2024
- Current American Heart Association - BLS, 06/2025
Languages
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant- Inpatient Rehab
Parkland Hospital
08.2021 - Current
OR Aid/PCA – Shared Prep/Recovery/GI, IR, and CATH Lab
Parkland Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2021
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Mountain View- Dallas College
Associate of Liberal Arts Degree and Physical Therapy Aide Certificate -
Brookhaven College
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