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Solomon Atnafu

Columbus,OH

Summary

Skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in PACU and anesthesia care at Gondar University Hospital. Excelled in airway management and vital signs monitoring, significantly enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction. Demonstrated clinical judgment and compassionate care, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Actively pursued professional development to elevate care standards.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Nationwidechilrens Hospital
06.2010 - Current
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.

Nurse Anesthesia

Gondar University Hospital
07.2006 - 06.2008

Under supervision of an anesthesiologist, administered anesthesia and anesthesia related care including induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia

Monitored patents during anesthesia and surgical procedures

Performed airway management including tracheal intubation, LMA placement, and extubation.

PACU Nurse

Gondar University Hospital
06.2001 - 08.2003
  • Implemented innovative pain management techniques to improve patient comfort and reduce reliance on opioids.
  • Administered post-anesthesia care protocols to ensure patient safety, contributing to high standard of nursing practice.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based post-operative care practices and monitoring vital signs.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Athens, OH
12-2016

Bachelor of Science - Anesthesia

University of Gondar
Gondar, Ethiopia
06-2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harar School of Nursing
Harar, Ethiopia
09-2000

Skills

  • IV insertion
  • Airway management
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardial Life Support
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • CPAN- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
  • ASPAN- member of The American Society of Peri-anesthesia Nursing

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Nationwidechilrens Hospital
06.2010 - Current

Nurse Anesthesia

Gondar University Hospital
07.2006 - 06.2008

PACU Nurse

Gondar University Hospital
06.2001 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University

Bachelor of Science - Anesthesia

University of Gondar

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harar School of Nursing
Solomon Atnafu