Addis Merga Terfa
Addis Ababa
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offer over 5-year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College
Addis Ababa
02.2019 - Current
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Junior Staff Nurse
Addis Ketema Health Center
Addis Ababa
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications to [Number] patients and monitored response to medications.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Addis Ketema Health Center
Addis Ababa
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Conducted evaluations for as many as [Number] patients daily.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Addis Ketema Sub City Woreda 08 Youth Center
Addis Ababa
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Conducted evaluations for as many as [Number] patients daily.
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
Medical Laboratory Technician
East Hararge Zone Gursum Woreda Seqere Health Center
Harar
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Addis Ababa Medical And Business College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 10.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Comprehensive Nurse
Tropical Collage of Medicine Addis Ababa Campus
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 10.2013 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Debora Health College Nekemte Campus
Nekemet, Walaga, Ethiopia 10.2006 - 08.2009
Skills
Intravenous therapy
In service Training
- Strengthen laboratory management towards Accreditation SLMTA I, II, III,
- Certificate on quality management system and biosafety by Addis Ababa regional laboratory
- Basic ART laboratory training on Hematology ,Clinical chemistry and CD4 in collaboration with Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau Health research and laboratory service with ICAP
- Certificate in programming, operation and troubleshooting training on BS200E MINDRAY clinical chemistry analyzer at Addis Ketema health center Addis Ababa Ethiopia collaborated with Afro German Chemicals EST PLC.
- Certificate for appreciation of SLMTA
- Training on quality management system collaborated with Addis Ketema Sub city Health Bureau with Addis ababa City administration Health Bureau Health research and laboratory service
- Training on LIS
- Training on biosafety organized by collaborated with Addis ketema sub city health Bureau
- with Addis Ababa City administration Health Bureau Health research and laboratory service.
- Training on sysmex kx_21N hematology analyzer In Addis Ketema health center collaborated with pyramid pharma PL
- Comprehensive training on all laboratory parameter.
- Training in Basic AFB smearing using Ziehl-Nelsen staining
Training in Integrated Emergency Medicine + Basic Life Support.in SPHMMC.
Reference
1. Sister Radet Taklewold Phone +251911702171
2. Dr Waldesanbet Wagano.Phone +251932456995
3. Mr. Alemayehu Wondimu, Phone +251911047895
4. Mr. Chala Chimdi ,Phone +251911934843/+251921876694
5. Mr. Gemechis Bulti , Phone +251921560964
Hobbies
1. Physical exercise ,watching movies and comedies
2. Reading books
Timeline
Master of Science - Public Health
Addis Ababa Medical And Business College
10.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College
02.2019 - Current
Junior Staff Nurse
Addis Ketema Health Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Addis Ketema Health Center
12.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Comprehensive Nurse
Tropical Collage of Medicine Addis Ababa Campus
10.2013 - 07.2017
Medical Laboratory Technician
Addis Ketema Sub City Woreda 08 Youth Center
08.2013 - 11.2014
Medical Laboratory Technician
East Hararge Zone Gursum Woreda Seqere Health Center
06.2012 - 07.2013
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Debora Health College Nekemte Campus
10.2006 - 08.2009
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