Rahwa Abraham
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience providing holistic, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations, including those with multiple medical co-morbidities and social complexities. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline care coordination. Proven commitment to patient education, professional development, and continuous quality improvement. Seeking to contribute expertise in patient care and leadership to support hospital's mission and values.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Observer
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Monitor patient safety and provide support in a caring environment, ensuring immediate notification of any dangers or changes to health professionals
- Ensured patient safety through vigilant observation, promptly reporting critical changes to healthcare professionals and fostering a comforting environment
- Engaged patients in stimulating activities, contributing to care plans through effective communication with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Maintained meticulous records of patient behavior and condition changes, enhancing the quality and continuity of care delivery
Personal Support Worker
Carecor
Toronto
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborate with inter professional teams to deliver patient-centered care
- Assist patients with daily activities, including feeding and bathing
- Report behavioral and clinical changes to nursing staff
- Document patient care and findings using paper charting systems
- Fostered patient well-being through compassionate care, ADLs assistance, and vigilant monitoring, enhancing quality of life for diverse individuals
- Keenly observed and reported critical behavioral and clinical changes, facilitating prompt interventions and optimized treatment plans
Nurse Extern
Humber River Hospital
Toronto, ON
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported the nursing team in providing holistic care to patients with complex medical conditions, including multi-morbidity and social factors, in both medical and surgical settings.
- Engaged in patient assessments and collaborated with RNs to develop and adjust care plans, ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement in care delivery.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, feeding, and dressing, while promoting patient autonomy and dignity.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff, contributing to timely interventions and optimal care adjustments.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives and unit-specific education, including stroke education and coronary care training.
Personal Support Worker
Staff relief Health services
Toronto, Ontario
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisting or providing total personal care, such as toileting, bathing, and perineal care.
- Assisting with eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Performing sitter duty or patient watch for confused patients in clinical care settings.
- Computer documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and other findings.
- Reporting behavioral and clinical changes to a registered nurse, registered practical nurse.
- Self-actualization by helping the resident or client to reach their maximum potential.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto04.2023
Skills
- Holistic, Patient-Centered Care
- Care Coordination & Transition Planning
- Evidence-Based Practice & Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Medication Administration & Safety
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Health Record Documentation (Powerchart, Paper Charting)
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Current General Class (Practicing) Registration, College of Nurses of Ontario
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- CPI training
Clinicalplacementexperience
- Nursing Student - Consolidation, Humber Valley Terrace, Toronto, 09/22, 12/22
- Nursing Student - Consolidation, Mount Sinai - Medicine/Cardiology, Toronto, 01/23, 04/24
Timeline
Patient Observer
University Health Network
05.2022 - 07.2024
Personal Support Worker
Carecor
09.2021 - 09.2023
Nurse Extern
Humber River Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2021
Personal Support Worker
Staff relief Health services
09.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
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