Agnes Mensah
Manassas,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical RN
UVA Health, Haymarket
Manassas, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Utilized computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered blood and blood products, observe for, and manage adverse effects.
- Tracked lab values and test results, updating physician when appropriate.
- Inserted Foley catheter (male and female).
- Oxygen administration via nasal cannula, face mask, non-rebreather mask and bag valve mask ventilation.
- IV fluid management – monitor intake and output.
RN
Manassas Health & Rehab Center
Manassas, VA
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Oxygen administration via nasal cannula, face mask, non-rebreather mask, and bag valve mask ventilation. Performs nebulization.
- Inserted Foley catheter (male and female).
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
RN Medical Oncology
Reston Hospital Center
Reston, VA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Emergency Department RN
Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana, VA
07.2011 - 08.2018
- Assessed, monitored and documented patients' vital signs.
- Provided direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
- Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patient needs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Identified potential emergency situations and responded quickly to stabilize the situation.
- Controlled bleeding from trauma wounds using appropriate techniques such as pressure bandages or tourniquets.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during stressful times of illness or injury.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Assisted with transporting emergent patients throughout the facility.
- Managed time effectively while providing timely documentation in accordance with established policies.
- Responded promptly to codes blue or other emergency situations within the unit.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Prepared patient prior to X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, EEG, and other diagnostic procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05-2009
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- End of life care
- Blood transfusion
- Oxygen therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Isolation precautions
- Compassionate Care
- Cultural competence
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Needs Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Trauma recovery
- Infection Control
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Student Precepting
- IV management
- Patient Examination
- CPR Certification
- Time Management
- Seizure Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- IV drug therapy management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Twi
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
RN License: USA- Virginia License #0001306715
Timeline
Medical-Surgical RN
UVA Health, Haymarket
11.2023 - Current
RN
Manassas Health & Rehab Center
03.2022 - 02.2023
RN Medical Oncology
Reston Hospital Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
Emergency Department RN
Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2018
RN License: USA- Virginia License #0001306715
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ghana
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