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Yizeshwal Assfaw

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse/LPN

Sunrise at Fox Hill
10.2017 - 06.2024
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Implemented medication and catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

LPN

Karen for Kids LLC
11.2012 - 09.2021
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

LPN

Arden Court Kensington
06.2012 - 10.2017
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

JAY College
Florida, United States
09.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

American Institute of Health
Virginia, United States
12.2009

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medication Administration
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Care Coordination
  • Rehabilitation Assistance
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Student Precepting
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations

Accomplishments

  • Charting - Developed and organized 50+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Supervised team of care staff members.

Timeline

Registered Nurse/LPN

Sunrise at Fox Hill
10.2017 - 06.2024

LPN

Karen for Kids LLC
11.2012 - 09.2021

LPN

Arden Court Kensington
06.2012 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

JAY College

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

American Institute of Health

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