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WOSSENYELESH MERAGO

Aberdeen,MD

Summary

Compassionate care coordinator and patient advocate with over 10 years of experience. Multilingual (English, Russian, Amharic) specialist in care coordination, medical transportation, and patient education.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Mgr Specialist/Care Coordinator

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center st.
Brooklyn, NY
12.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated care plans for over 20 patients weekly across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Monitored medication adherence in collaboration with healthcare providers to support treatment continuity.
  • Facilitated communication among healthcare teams and families to enhance comprehensive care.
  • Accessed Psyckes platform to gather patient behavioral health data and identify care gaps.
  • Reduced no-show rates by 25% through implementation of a reliable patient transport system.
  • Acted as linguistic and cultural liaison for Amharic- and Russian-speaking patients.

Home Health Aide

Partners In Care, Visiting Nurse Service of New York
New York, NY
06.2011 - 02.2024
  • Administered medications and managed medical equipment for clients.
  • Monitored and documented client health status, identifying changes for timely intervention.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Maintained safe, clean, and comfortable environments to enhance client well-being.
  • Fostered trusting relationships with clients to support emotional and physical well-being.
  • Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and progress.

Education

MBA - LLM.

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
New York, NY
06-2023

Skills

  • Patient care coordination
  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient-centered care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Medical scheduling
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Community health outreach
  • Cultural competency
  • Analytical thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Resourcefulness
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership skills
  • Active listening

Timeline

Care Mgr Specialist/Care Coordinator

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center st.
12.2023 - Current

Home Health Aide

Partners In Care, Visiting Nurse Service of New York
06.2011 - 02.2024

MBA - LLM.

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

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