Hermon Asfha
Bethesda,MD
Summary
RN Neuro Trauma with extensive experience in administering medications safely, enhancing patient satisfaction through empathy and communication, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes. Skilled in tracheostomy care, sepsis recognition and treatment, and acute stroke management. Proactive in advancing patient care and improving healthcare processes.
Offering strong foundation in patient care and genuine desire to learn and excel in healthcare environment. Brings understanding of medical principles and ability to quickly adapt to new clinical settings and practices. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and clinical procedures RN role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Neuro Trauma
George Washington University Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 6 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
RN, PACU
OROTA
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Provided comprehensive pre-discharge assessments, verifying that patients met criteria for discharge while addressing any remaining concerns or needs prior to leaving the facility.
- Contributed to quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for process enhancements and implementing evidence-based solutions in the PACU unit.
- Ensured patient safety through effective communication with surgical team members regarding patient status.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams on individualized care plans.
- Assisted physicians in conducting bedside procedures, such as wound dressing changes or IV insertions, to foster optimal healing processes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment skills for early identification of potential complications or adverse reactions following surgery.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 4 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Education
Master of Science - CRNA
Asmara University
Asmera Eritrea01-2011
Skills
- Bedside manner
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Sepsis recognition and treatment
- Chest Pain management
- Acute Stroke management
- Orthopedic management
- Epilepsy management
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- NIHSS
Languages
English
Amharic
Tigrinya
Timeline
RN Neuro Trauma
George Washington University Hospital
12.2023 - Current
RN, PACU
OROTA
01.2010 - 12.2012
Master of Science - CRNA
Asmara University
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