Zekarias Okello
Gambela,GA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Nurse with extensive experience at Bonga Health Center, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and educate patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Strong collaborator with a commitment to safety and emergency response, adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse
DPO
Gambella , Pinyudo
08.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings at DPO.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information accurately.
- Assisted in medication administration under supervision of senior nurses.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
Nurse
Bonga Health Center
Gambella , Bonga
01.2019 - 07.2025
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings at BongaHealthCenter.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information accurately.
- Assisted in medication administration under supervision of senior nurses.
Education
Nursing
G/T/E/H/Sc/C
Gambella , Gambella 10.2015 - 07.2018
Elay Primary School
Gambella , Gambella Skills
- Patient assessment
- Drugs administration
- CMAM
- VMMC
- TT Surgery
- IMNCI protocols
- ART
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Care plan development
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Patient management
- Inpatient care
- Infection control
- Outpatient care
Timeline
Nurse
DPO
08.2025 - Current
Nurse
Bonga Health Center
01.2019 - 07.2025
Nursing
G/T/E/H/Sc/C
10.2015 - 07.2018
Elay Primary School