Tena Mengistu
LVN
Azusa,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Ramona Rehabilitation
El Monte
01.2014 - 12.2024
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - LVN
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CASkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Mobility device operation
- Specimen collection
- Basic life support
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Patient comfort maximization
- Empathy in care
- Team collaboration
- Reporting changes
Certification
- State of california Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technician
- License Number VN748953
- Expiration Date 02/28/2027
Timeline
CNA
Ramona Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 12.2024
Some College (No Degree) - LVN
Glendale Career College