Selamawit Gizzaw
Blaine,MN
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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Axis Medical
11.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- take, record and evaluate vital signs
- insuring patient safety by medication reconciliation and trace any known medication allergies.
- discuss about their vaccination status, importance and administer if they are willing to have it.
- refill medication after reviewing patient's/client's medical chart and evaluating current medical status.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and follow-up care.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Quality Inspector
Jabil Healthcare's Medical Devices
01.2014 - 08.2023
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Identified defects during cyclical checks.
- Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
Clinical Nurse
Debre Berhan Referal Hospital, Ethiopia
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Utilized advanced nursing process skills to identify nursing diagnosis, implement and evaluate outcomes.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Implemented and monitored infection control protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
Clinical Nurse
Mehal Meda District Hospital
09.2007 - 01.2010
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Implemented and monitored infection control protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metro State University
Saint Paul, MNBachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawasa University
07.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Clinical judgment
- Basic life support
- Patient care planning
- Medication and IV administration
- TB DOT and ART treatment
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- First Aid CPR AED
- Diabetes management
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Languages
English
Professional Working
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Oromo
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support, CPR and AED License - [Current]
- TB DOT Training - [Timeframe]
- Art Treatment License - [Timeframe]
Affiliations
- with Elmerest Hospital
Additional Information
I am punctual, respect my job and colleagues
multi lingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Axis Medical
11.2023 - Current
Quality Inspector
Jabil Healthcare's Medical Devices
01.2014 - 08.2023
Clinical Nurse
Debre Berhan Referal Hospital, Ethiopia
02.2010 - 04.2011
Clinical Nurse
Mehal Meda District Hospital
09.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metro State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawasa University
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