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Tewoldebirhan B Keresemo

Aurora,CO

Summary

Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner specializes in professional nursing care for aging and elderly individuals. Promotes health and wellness education and preventive disease management to support optimal level of health and deliver quality, individualized care. Over ten years of demonstrated geriatrics experience impacting care and comfort of senior population while building meaningful relationships with patients, families and health care providers. Highly qualified and board certified Adult and geriatric nurse practitioner. Board certified in emergency room nursing and medical surgical nursing. Devoted to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

PopHealthCare/ Optum HouseCalls
08.2021 - Current
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
  • Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
  • Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
  • Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
  • Executed patient satisfaction and independence by promoting self nursing skills and knowledge of medications.
  • Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.

Emergency Room Travel Nurse

The Medical Center Of Aurora
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
  • Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
  • Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
  • Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
  • Communicated with members of healthcare team to support early intervention.
  • Prepared patients for surgery or diagnostic testing by assessing actual and potential health problems and facilitating implementation and communication of perioperative plan of care.
  • Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for behavioral rehabilitation unit.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Administered medications to over 300 patients and monitored response to medications

Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified

U.S. Air Force – Yokota AB
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including patients with cardiac, respiratory, and endocrinological disorders.
  • Delivered screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services in primary and acute care settings.
  • Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses, contributing for positive health outcomes.
  • Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare team and developed COVID-19 response and treatment plan, resulting seamless operation.
  • Educated nurses on intravenous (IV) catheter placement skills, reducing treatment delays caused by ineffective IV placement.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Emergency Room Nurse

U.S. Air Force – Osan AB
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Initiated emergency responses, delivered emergency nursing, saving patients' lives in multiple occasions.
  • Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries/illnesses, including stroke, cardiac, respiratory, behavioral disorders.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Educated patients on their disease process and ways to improve their overall health, promoting health and wellness concept.
  • Collected urine and blood samples and collaborated with physicians to create focused treatment plans.
  • Cared for patients in 26-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients

Clinical Nurse

U.S. Air Force
05.2005 - 05.2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitored responses to address new concerns.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Collaborated with physicians and delivered appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Reported Patients' Status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Coordinated diagnosis, exams and care for caseload of 6 patients per shift

Education

Post-Master's Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Regis University
Denver, CO
05.2025

DNP - Nurse Practitioner

Regis University
Denver, CO
05.2021

MSN - Nurse Practitioner

Merryville University
ST. Louis, Mo
05.2017

BSN - Nursing

Regis University
Denver, CO
05.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics

Austin Peay Stat University
TN
05.2001

Skills

  • Diagnostic Tests Ordering
  • Medication Dosage Determination
  • Health Care Evaluation
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Test Result Interpretation
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Disease Prevention Education
  • Patient Education
  • Physical Examinations
  • Drug Regimen Counseling
  • Patient-centered Care
  • Geriatric Treatment

Certification

  • Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, ANCC - 01/24/2020 to 01/23/2025
  • Board Certified Emergency Room Nurse (BCEN), valid until 12/17/2023
  • Board Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, Valid until 2023
  • Certified Advanced Life Support from American Red Cross- valid through 01/21/2023
  • Licensed BLS provider from American Red Cross - Valid until 10/19/2023

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

PopHealthCare/ Optum HouseCalls
08.2021 - Current

Emergency Room Travel Nurse

The Medical Center Of Aurora
06.2021 - 01.2022

Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified

U.S. Air Force – Yokota AB
05.2019 - 06.2021

Emergency Room Nurse

U.S. Air Force – Osan AB
05.2017 - 05.2019

Clinical Nurse

U.S. Air Force
05.2005 - 05.2017

Post-Master's Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Regis University

DNP - Nurse Practitioner

Regis University

MSN - Nurse Practitioner

Merryville University

BSN - Nursing

Regis University

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics

Austin Peay Stat University

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