YOHANNES TECLE WELDEGIORGIS

#304 10330 113st , Edmonton, AB, T5K 1P6

(780) 860-6048(C) yweldegiorgi947@mynorquest.ca / yokana12tecle@gmail.com
PROFILE

Currently attending the Practical Nurse Program at NorQuest College

Over 3 years experience in orthopedic technology and nursing in hospitals and clinics
and over 3years experience in Food and Hospitality Industry

Graduated Diploma in Orthopedic Technology

Completed Standard First Aid with CPR and BCLS-HCP, WHMIS and CPI

Experience in general patient care and counselling, operating room assistance, assist in
orthotic and prosthetic fabrication and fitting

Adaptable and can work in a fast-paced environment

Able to learn and adapt quickly and efficiently to unfamiliar situations

Able to follow and carry out instructions with little or no supervision

Enjoy contributing and participating in a positive team work environment

Ability to access, enter and update information on electronic information system for the
purpose of care planning and monitoring

Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to work well with
individuals, families and groups from diverse cultural background

Relevant Work Experience

Food service
Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton Alberta, Canada (Aug 2013-Present)
Prepares and delivers food trays to patients, and push carts to halls/kitchen
Place items, such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on tray
Collect or stacks dirty dishes on cart and return cart to kitchen
Record and stack amount and types of foods items in the kitchen and served to the patient
Banquet Porter and Server

Ramada Conference center, Edmonton Alberta, Canada (Feb 2013- Present)

Set up for events like arrange tables according to lay out, dress the table with lines, set
them with china, silver ware, napkins and glasses

Serve food and beverages for guests and answer any questions from guest

Caregiver
Excel Society, Edmonton Alberta, (Jan 2014- Sep 2014)
ICE (Independent Counselling Enterprises), Edmonton Alberta, (Jan 2013- Nov 2013)

Performing personal care, turning, transfer functions, and dealing with behaviors

Light housekeeping and simple meal preparation

Working as part of a residential team and maintain appropriate documentation and record

To assist the client to achieve their goals and community support work.

Orthopedic Technologist and Assistant Nursing

Janaha Medical Clinic, Kampala, Uganda (Sep 2008 - Aug 2012)

Applying and removing casts

Responsible for charting, documenting, and maintain accurate notes and record
Assisting in fabrication artificial limbs both orthotics and prosthetics
Assisting orthopedic surgeons in the operating room and manipulating orthopedic injuries
Administering medication and treatment prescribed by medical officer
Managed methods of transferring and supporting client and performed catheterization
Appropriately assessed, screened, educated, and provided testing and Conselled
HIV/AIDS clients and seeking STD services
Observing patients conditions or needs for emotional, intellectual and Psychological
support

Volunteer Work Experience

Orthotics and prosthetics
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, Canada ;( April 2013- May 2013)

Assist in fabricates, fits, maintains, and repairs artificial limbs, plastic cosmetic
appliances, and other prosthetic devices
Saws, carves, cuts, and grinds wood, plastic, metal, or fabric to fabricate parts, using
rotary sawing and cutting machines and hand cutting tools
Polishes finished device, using grinding and buffing wheels and assist in laminate socket

Education

Diploma in Orthopedic Technology

Kampala, Uganda (September 2008-June 2011)
Major Project: Research dissertation on Tuberculosis among new HIV/AIDS patients at
TASO Mulago (The Aids Support Organization: December, 2010 - May, 2011)
Associated Diploma in Nursing
Asmara, Eritrea (March, 2003 - September, 2004)
Certification

BCLS-HCP, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Standard First Aid with CPR,
Canadian Red Cross, Edmonton, Canada, 2015
Certificate of HIV/AIDS Counseling, Youth Health Organization, Uganda, 2008
Certificate of Rational Pharmaceutical Promotion
Makerere University Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2011

Other abilities and Interests

Have proficient speaking and writing abilities in Tigrinya, Amharic and English
I enjoy swimming, playing and watching soccer, watching movies and reading.
References are available on request.