Tsega Aregawi
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Philadelphia, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and health standards.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
Health Technology And Training Institute
Philadelphia, PA 09.2022 - 07.2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
09.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - LPN
Health Technology And Training Institute
09.2022 - 07.2024