Mekonen Awalom
Melton South
Summary
Passionate healthcare professional with extensive experience as a Disability Support Worker at Firstcall Health and as a Nurse in diverse settings. Excelled in providing high-quality care, including administering medications and personal care, while leveraging strong relationship-building skills. Achieved significant improvements in patient well-being through dedicated advocacy and effective team leadership. Proficient in documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance and enhancing care coordination.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Firstcall Health
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Nurse( Overseas)
Bestcare Hospital Khartum,Sudan
11.2009 - 12.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Nurse
Assab Hospital,Eritrea
01.2000 - 12.2008
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Enrolled Nurse
Enrolled Nurse
Victoria University08.2019
Certificate 4 Pathology
Menzies Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Australia04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nurse
Nurse
Eritrea05.2007
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Personal Care
- Computer Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Client Transportation
- Feeding Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Home Healthcare Services
- Family Communication
- appointment transportation
- Bathing and grooming
- Team leadership
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Firstcall Health
09.2019 - Current
Nurse( Overseas)
Bestcare Hospital Khartum,Sudan
11.2009 - 12.2014
Nurse
Assab Hospital,Eritrea
01.2000 - 12.2008
Enrolled Nurse
Enrolled Nurse
Certificate 4 Pathology
Menzies Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nurse
Nurse
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