Yilma Gezmu
San Jose,CA
Summary
Registered nurse with 20 years of experience at Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center, specializing in leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary patient care teams. Demonstrated success in improving patient, family, and staff satisfaction through effective communication and evidence-based practices. Experienced clinical nurse instructor at San Jose State University, providing mentorship and clinical training to nursing students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Instructor
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered lectures and facilitated discussions on healthcare and disease topics.
- Instructed students on documentation techniques, infection control, safety protocols, and medication administration.
- Monitored student progress during clinical rotations and provided feedback to faculty members.
- Designed engaging teaching strategies to enhance active learning experiences.
- Cultivated a collaborative learning environment tailored to individual educational needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance during clinical rotations.
- Facilitated team-building exercises to promote collaboration and communication skills among nursing students.
- Assisted in developing clinical nurse training program policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Santa Clara County Valley Medical Hospital
San Jose, CA 95128
04.2004 - Current
- Established safe, welcoming environment for patients and families.
- Coordinated care with physical and occupational therapists to enhance patient mobility.
- Served as charge nurse, leading unit-based practice initiatives.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on stroke recovery, prevention, and essential health procedures.
- Screened sepsis and stroke patients for timely intervention escalation.
- Utilized CICARE to improve family communication and applied SBAR for effective collaboration.
- Facilitated safe transfers of critically ill patients to appropriate care levels.
- Executed proactive discharge planning from admission through follow-up care.
- Trained new RNs on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies, such as the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse
Saratoga Pediatric Sub-Acute
Saratoga, CA 95070
05.2003 - 03.2004
- Delivered compassionate treatment to acute and chronically ill patients with tracheostomy, gastrostomy, and vent-dependency.
- Coordinated integrated care with doctors, social workers, case managers, and families.
- Fostered teamwork among nurses, LVNs, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and nurse assistants.
- Provided health education training for patients, families, and staff members.
- Delegated tasks to nurses, LVNs, and nurse assistants while promoting strong teamwork relationships.
- Effectively communicated with challenging patients and families to resolve issues.
Education
Master of Science - MSN in Clinical Nurse Leader
Touro University California School Of Nursing
Vallejo, CA, United States2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, United States2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jimma Institute of Health Science
Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia1996
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Communication skills
- Care coordination
- Resource management
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of California, License number 618994,active from 2003 to present.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification -Active since 2003 to present.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification-Active since 2006 to present.
- Oncology Certified RN-active since 2004 to present.
- American Nurse Credential Center RN-BC active since 2020 to present
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Instructor
San Jose State University
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Santa Clara County Valley Medical Hospital
04.2004 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saratoga Pediatric Sub-Acute
05.2003 - 03.2004
Master of Science - MSN in Clinical Nurse Leader
Touro University California School Of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jimma Institute of Health Science
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