Objective: Seeking to provide excellent medical care to a diverse population in the Emergency Department and Urgent Care; demonstrate keen clinical and diagnostic skills with a commitment to following evidence-based guidelines; initiate treatment plans and collaborates with physicians and patients to ensure optimal patient safety and satisfaction and thrive working under pressure while paying attention to both detail and time constraints.

Education

Walden University

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) May 2017- May 2019

Master of Science in Nursing with specialty in family Nurse Practitioner

Gained practicum experience in Primary Care of Adults Across the Life Span, Primary Care of Adolescents & Children, Primary Care of Women and Urgent Care settings diagnosing and managing common and complex medical conditions a total of 664 hrs.

Walden University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) magna cum laude February 2016- May,2017

Addis Ababa University Centralized School of nursing

Associate of Science in Nursing (GPA 3.72) January 1993- June 1995

Summary of Experience

Nurse Practitioner (Capital Primary Care Temple Hills, MD)

Nurse Practitioner (White Oak Medical Center Emergency Department)

Nurse Practitioner (Adventist Health Care Urgent Care)

Charge Nurse (Washington Adventist Hospital Takoma Park)

Staff Nurse (Providence Hospital)

Staff Nurse (Ethiopia)

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Capital Primary Care Temple Hills, MD June 2020- present

Performing physical exams and obtaining medical histories

Diagnosing and treating illnesses as well as prescribing medications

Identifying and managing chronic illnesses

Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests

Educating patients on their health conditions and home care

Referring patients to specialty providers

White Oak Medical Center Emergency Department March 2020- June 2020

Performed patient exams, ordered diagnostic testing and assisted with interpretation

Diagnosed and treated emergent medical conditions

Perform clinical procedures including, incision and drainage; hematoma, regional and digital blocks; joint/fracture reductions; laceration repairs; external hemorrhage control; foreign body removals; and aseptic/isolation techniques.

Collaborated with social workers, specialists, and mental health providers to provide comprehensive care

Adventist Health Care Urgent Care September 2019-March 2020

Exercise independent judgment regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients with urgent medical conditions.

Interpreted X rays and ordered treatment for orthopedic injuries and minor respiratory infections.

Performed procedures including suturing, laceration repairs, incision & drainage

Charge Nurse-RN

Washington Adventist Hospital Takoma Park Jan 2010 – Sept 2019

Identified emergent patients’ conditions and collaborated with medical providers/team to provide rapid, effective patient care

Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and documented high-quality nursing care for patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies

Monitoring patient flow from ED to the other units

Being preceptor and mentor for resident nurses and new employees

Serve in the unit council to promote efficiency, standardized care, and patient satisfaction

Staff Nurse - RN

Providence Hospital, Washington DC Jan 2008 – June 2010

Worked as a triage nurse

Identified emergent patients’ conditions and collaborated with medical providers/team to provide rapid, effective patient care

Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and documented high-quality nursing care for patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies

Staff Nurse - RN

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Jan 1995 - Jan 2006

Provided primary care

Practiced tropical disease

Performed community training

Certifications & Licensure

District of Columbia RN License R194566, exp.06/30/2020

Maryland RN License R 194566, exp. 04/28/2021

Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, exp.02/2020

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association, exp. O4/2021

Pediatric Advanced life support (PALS)- American Heart Association, exp. 04/2021

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)- Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, exp.07/2022

Professional membership & Affiliations

American Nurses Association (ANA)

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

International Nurses Association (INA)

Sigma Theta Tau International: Honor Society of Nursing; Phi Nu Chapter

References

Available upon request

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