MENBI TEGEGNE

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EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing, National University, San Diego, CA

March 2023

Associate degree in Nursing, Maric College, San Diego, CA

October 2005 to July 2007

Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

November 1993 to July 1997

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

-PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan Certification (PMHNP-BC)

-Nurse Practitioner License from State of California

-Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License from State of California

-Registered Nurse License from State of California

Psychiatric Nurse, Glendale Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, CA January 2017 – present

Evaluate the specific and special needs of each patient

Provide grief support as part of the Grief Support Group composed of counselors, doctors, social workers, nurses and case managers

Coordinate care with various departments to provide holistic care and support for patients and their families going through grief cause by illness or death

Provide preventative care as part of the Rapid Response Team

Support patients by following up after discharge from acute care by phone resolving any issues patients may have

Psychiatric evaluation and treatment plan

Travel Nurse, San Jose City Jail, San Jose, CA January 2016 – January 2017

Assessed newly incarcerated patients for mental and physical health problems. Level of medical and psychological care was determined based on the intake assessment

Passed medications to inmates during regular care rounds

Worked in a semi-autonomous way to prescribe medication to inmates. Followed standardized protocols to prescribe medication based on the diagnosis

Acted as a nurse advocate for inmates to ensure they were treated with dignity all through their incarceration

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M. Tegegne

Nurse supervisor, Lemon Grove Rehab Center, Lemon Grove, CA (August 2008- January 2016)

Coordinated plan of care for each resident with different departments including physical therapy, speech therapy, nursing and dietary

Supervised the work of twenty licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants

Coordinated and supervised family care planning meetings

Worked with doctors to quickly response to emergency medical needs and coordinate response in a timely manner

Delegated responsibilities to licensed nurses in accordance with their professional competency

Supported the human resources department to create a monthly newsletter that highlighted the progress each resident had made in previous month

Ensured adherence to established policies and procedures. Implemented new rules to keep residents safe from heat related issues that were common in Lemon Grove

Certified Nurse Assistant, Lemon Grove Rehabilitation Center, Lemon Grove, CA (September 2005 – August 2008)

Psychiatric rotation preceptorship: Adult, pediatric and psychotherapy rotations.

Saw 90 patients for adult rotation. Psychiatric disorders include major depressive disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, and PTSD.

Saw 90 patients for pediatric rotation

Saw 60 patients for psychotherapy rotation.

For each rotation examined patient, formulated diagnosis, worked out the treatment plan, and implemented treatment plan.

Referreded patients to other specialties as needed.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Community service at Los Angeles Immigration Center for Women and Children

Volunteer for International Red Cross, Accra, Ghana

Member, American Heart Association

Member, American Nurses Association

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