HOSSANA B. MEKONNEN
Santa Clara
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with a BSN and Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification, committed to providing safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse (RN)
Mountain View Healthcare Center
10.2024 - Current
- Supervise LPNs and CNAs delivering care to residents with complex, chronic, and post-acute needs
- Monitor vital signs and assess residents' conditions regularly for changes or complications.
- Administer IV medications, G/J tube feedings, TPN feedings, and perform wound care and comprehensive assessments.
- PICC/MID-line, veinous blood draw
- Lead emergency response efforts and coordinate care plan implementation
- Advocate for patient safety and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration
- Coordinate lab work and diagnostic testing, follow up on results, and notify physicians of abnormalities
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with the multidisciplinary team
- Delegate tasks appropriately and follow up to ensure quality care delivery
- Document all care accurately and promptly in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Medical Records Assistant
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Audited documentation for regulatory compliance and CMS guidelines
- Monitored psychotropic medication use and reviewed patient assessments
- Filed documents accurately, such as physician orders, lab results, progress notes, and care plans
- Entered data into Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as PointClickCare
- Tracked admissions, discharges, and transfers, and updated census data accordingly
- Coordinate with nursing staff, providers, and administration to ensure records are completed promptly
- Follow up with physicians and departments for missing or late documentation
- Respond to medical record requests from residents, families, and authorized parties in compliance with privacy laws
- Scan, copy, fax, and distribute medical documents as needed
- Handle all records with strict confidentiality, following HIPAA and facility-specific privacy policies.
Social Services Assistant
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Facilitated smooth adjustment to the facility during admission and throughout the stay.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and coordinated discharge planning on admission
- Assisted with completing social histories, discharge plans, and assessments under supervision
- Assisted residents with emotional and psychosocial concerns, offering support or referring to professional counseling if needed.
- Scheduled PCP follow-ups and facilitated smooth care transitions
- Participated in interdisciplinary care plan meetings, contributing to individualized care plans
- Helped residents and families to prepare for discharge, coordinating home care, durable medical equipment (DME), or follow-up services.
- Collaborated with case managers, community services, or family members to ensure smooth transitions.
CNA / Hospitality Aide
Valley House Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Monitored vital signs and maintained a safe care environment
- Helped residents with mobility and ambulation, including range-of-motion exercises as directed.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
- Turned and repositioned residents to prevent pressure injuries and ensure comfort
- Transferred residents safely using wheelchairs, walkers, gait belts, or mechanical lifts.
- Maintained clean and safe resident environments, including changing linens, cleaning bedside areas, and handling soiled materials appropriately
- Tracked input and output, including food and fluid consumption and elimination patterns.
- Accurately documented care provided and observations in flow sheets or electronic records.
Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare Services
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided home care support, including hygiene assistance, ambulation, and medication reminders
- Provided companionship and conversation, helping reduce loneliness and social isolation.
- Offered emotional reassurance, especially for residents with autism, cerebral palsy, dementia, or chronic illness.
- Encouraged engagement in activities, hobbies, or light exercises as appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12.2023
Skills
- Process evaluation
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Employee performance
- Evidence-based nursing
- Patient care planning
- Nurse training
- Charting and documenting
- Safety and security procedures
- Patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- Compassionate and patient
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Decision-making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Plan of action implementation
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California BRN — Licensed Feb 2024
- Public Health Nurse, California BRN — Licensed May 2024
- BLS, ACLS, PALS — American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Certification — American Heart Association
Languages
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Charge Nurse (RN)
Mountain View Healthcare Center
10.2024 - Current
Medical Records Assistant
11.2023 - 10.2024
Social Services Assistant
02.2023 - 11.2023
CNA / Hospitality Aide
Valley House Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare Services
11.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
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