TIGIST BELAY
Redmond
Summary
Professional with background in psychiatric nursing, equipped to deliver critical care and support in high-pressure environments. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless team integration and optimal patient outcomes. Expertise in patient assessment, mental health treatment planning, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication. Respected for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fairfax Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assessed patients'' mental status regularly, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing mental health crises, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
- Decreased the risk of patient self-harm through continuous monitoring and creating a safe environment.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Assisted patients in developing coping strategies for managing triggers associated with substance use disorders after completing detox programs.
- Managed withdrawal symptoms effectively by applying evidence-based nursing practices tailored to individual needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services during high-stress situations to maintain patient safety and stability during the detox process.
- Provided guidance and support to newly-hired nursing staff, sharing knowledge and expertise in the field of detox nursing.
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Hearthstone Retirement Living At Green Lake
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly over time.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
Seattle, WA12-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA03-2017
Mountlake Terrace High School
Mountlake Terrace, WA06-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient care management
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Charting proficiency
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
Languages
English
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fairfax Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Hearthstone Retirement Living At Green Lake
04.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Mountlake Terrace High School
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