Zenebu Belay
Pickerington,OH
Summary
Dynamic Community Nurse with a proven track record at North Central Mental Health, enhancing patient engagement and reducing hospital readmissions through effective care coordination and education. Skilled in behavioral health interventions and healthcare collaboration, I excel in developing individualized care plans that promote optimal health outcomes and empower patients in their recovery journey.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Nurse
North Central Mental Health
Columbus, OH
10.2018 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored patient progress in community settings.
- Developed individualized care plans to address mental health needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient support services.
- Educated patients and families on mental health resources and coping strategies.
- Coordinated referrals to appropriate specialists or services as needed, streamlining access to necessary treatments for patients in need.
- Increased patient engagement through regular communication regarding their progress toward personal health goals.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care accordingly.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing effective post-discharge follow-up care and education for high-risk patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
RN Floor Nurse, Contingent
Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber
Columbus, OH
05.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and continuity of care for patients.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety.
RN Floor Nurse
Heartland Victorian Village
Columbus, OH
01.2011 - 04.2016
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assessed patient conditions, identifying changes to initiate timely interventions.
- Administer IV medications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Columbus, OH09.2010
Skills
Blood pressure monitoring
Behavioral health interventions
Nutrition counseling
Health promotion
Mental health support
Vaccination administration
Diabetes management
Healthcare coordination
Chronic disease management
Health education
Preventive health
Home visits
Resource allocation
Public health promotion
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Medication and IV administration
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
CPR certification
Clinical documentation
Timeline
Community Nurse
North Central Mental Health
10.2018 - Current
RN Floor Nurse, Contingent
Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber
05.2016 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Heartland Victorian Village
01.2011 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
American Institute of Alternative Medicine