Bianca Sakyi
Suitland,MD
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Bowel Transplant Coordinator
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
04.2025 - Current
- Conducts pre-transplant evaluations including patient history, laboratory work, medication and test ordering, and coordination with surgeons and gastroenterologists
- Manages post-transplant follow-up by monitoring labs and markers to follow patient health and monitor for rejection or infection
- Triages patient concerns via phone and messaging, addressing complications, medication issues, and questions promptly
- Provides patient education regarding post-transplant care and reports any concerns to the care team
- Train and onboard new employees on company procedures, systems, and best practices
- Assumed advanced clinical responsibilities during APP vacancy, including patient assessment, medication recommendations, and lab monitoring
- Facilitated patient education regarding transplant processes and post-operative care.
Pre-Transplant Coordinator
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Collected history and physicals potential recipients.
- Obtained informed consent from prospective organ donors and recipients.
- Scheduled appointments for pre-transplant evaluation tests such as imaging studies, laboratory tests, endoscopy exams and psychological assessments.
- Provided education and counseling to patients about their condition, treatment options and post-transplant care.
- Reviewed medical records to determine eligibility criteria for potential donors or recipients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases involving ethical considerations.
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
New Haven, CT
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Assessed patients for risk of withdrawal symptoms and provided appropriate interventions.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety during detoxification process.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients on their condition and medications while providing emotional support.
Oncology Clinical Nurse Coordinator
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients and families through cancer diagnosis and the disease process.
- Coordinated activities with the assigned attending physician.
- Provided patient education regarding their disease process and treatment plan (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, diagnostics, etc.).
- Educated patients on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Assisted patients with authorizing and pre-certification of insurance coverage for tests and medications ordered as part of the treatment plan.
- Triaged phone calls and patient portal inquiries.
- Managed patient records according to HIPAA guidelines while ensuring confidentiality of information.
Surgical Oncology Research RN (Clinical Research)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, MD
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Employed from 06/2021 - 01/2022 then 09/2022 - 09/2023.
- Provided direct nursing care to research patients on the surgical oncology floor.
- Float to the surgical/medical critical care unit, and/or transplant floor.
- Screened research study candidates for eligibility and obtained consent documentation.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed patients after administration of designated medication for adverse events.
- Monitored post-op vitals, labs, telemetry, Intake and output, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Inserted and managed implanted power-ports, IV lines, and various central lines.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, surgical treatments and diseases.
- Promoted a kind and compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
Comprehensive Transplant Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Cared for organ transplant patients, post surgical patients, and patients in need of intermediate medical care (IMC).
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Assessed and evaluated assigned patients to facilitate diagnoses and implement focused care.
- Administered IV steroids, plasmapheresis, and IVIG infusions.
- Cared for COVID-19 patients and administered Remdesivir infusions for treatment.
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
Transplant Infusion RN
Cedars Sinai Transplant Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided care to pre and post kidney, liver, pancreas transplant patients, and patients who are experiencing rejection.
- Participated in double-blind research evaluating the safety and efficacy of Belapectin on cirrhosis.
- Administered research drug Clazakizumab to selected kidney transplant pts.
- Observed patients during and after administration of various medications, blood products, infusions (IVIG) )for adverse events.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, patient condition, medication reactions, and progress during treatment with IVIG, belatacept, Actemra, Rituximab, and Gazyva infusions.
- Administered HBIG to pre and post liver transplant patients.
- Collected necessary labs and various samples for testing (e.g. donor-specific HLA antibodies, Allosure, prograf levels, nasal swabs, wound cultures etc.)
- Conducted surgical wound care for patients.
- Accessed patient PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
- Initiate IVs to deliver infusions.
- Managed infusion schedule and patient flow for up to 60 patients per week.
Post Kidney Transplant RN/coordinator
Cedars Sinai Transplant Center
Los Angeles, California
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Coordinated care for post kidney and pancreas transplanted patients.
- Provided patient care by obtaining vital signs, wound-care, staple/ suture removal.
- Provided medication reconciliation, medication education, and administered medications as needed.
- Administered medications such as, IM PCNs, Epogen, and Neupogen.
- Performed triage assessments, escalating acute issues to physician.
- Provided physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Scheduled medical procedures, diagnostic testing, and clinic visits.
- Coordinated patient transportation and admission to hospital when deemed necessary by physician and/or protocol.
- Conveyed lab results and updated plan of care to patients after clinic appointments.
- Use the facility's EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions, order diagnostic tests, and transfer files.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
Redding, CA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Treated patients with a broad range of diagnoses ranging from HIPEC, sepsis, renal failure, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure, Trauma, intracranial hematomas, and strokes.
- Administered and titrated vasoactive drugs, thrombolytic therapy, electrolyte repletion, and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
- Inserted IV lines and nasogastric tubes.
- Managed central and arterial lines, epidural lines, endotracheal tubes, and orogastric tubes.
- Monitored post-op vitals, reviewed post-op orders, and assimilated patients to the unit.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Transported and escorted patients to Imaging procedures.
- Provided end of life care.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skincare plans and protocol.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Umass Memorial Hospital
Worcester, MA.
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Administered care to trauma, surgical, post HIPEC, organ donors, and critically ill organ recipients.
- Provided advanced life support.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, such as central line insertion, intubation, tracheostomy Insertion, and chest tube insertion.
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Assessed patients, documented observations, and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continued professional development of associates.
Staff Nurse
Vibra Healthcare - The Meadows
Rochdale, Ma.
02.2012 - 04.2018
- Provided high quality, individualized care for 15-23 patients per shift.
- Administered PO, GT, SQ, and IM medications per state and facility regulations.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Imparted medical, operational, and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Facilitated transition to at-home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Inserted and managed IV lines and central lines.
- As supervisor: assigned staff to meet patient care needs and address productivity standards while adjusting for census, skill mix, and sick calls.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Eden Healthcare Services
Cherry Valley, MA
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Maintained the comfort and safety of patients in their home.
- Devised treatment plans tailored to each patient's individual physical and psychological needs.
- Educated patients and family members on procedures, healthy lifestyle habits, and preventative measures for best outcomes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Perform wound care per MD orders.
Staff Nurse
Umass Memorial Hospital
Worcester, MA
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Provided care to a variety of patients, including traumas, oncology, orthopedic injuries, neurologic conditions, and post-surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries.
- Monitored staffing patterns and nursing care hours for efficiency and made changes when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois 09.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Atlantic Union College
Massachusetts07-2011
Skills
- CPR/BLS and ACLS certified
- Able to adapt to new equipment and technology
- IV and Phlebotomy certified
- Computer electronic charting
- Blood administration
- Life-sustaining machines and equipment
- Infection control standards
- Staff training and development
- Wound care proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Small Bowel Transplant Coordinator
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Pre-Transplant Coordinator
The George Washington University Hospital
09.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
04.2024 - 08.2024
Oncology Clinical Nurse Coordinator
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
Comprehensive Transplant Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Surgical Oncology Research RN (Clinical Research)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
06.2021 - 09.2023
Transplant Infusion RN
Cedars Sinai Transplant Center
08.2020 - 06.2021
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Post Kidney Transplant RN/coordinator
Cedars Sinai Transplant Center
06.2018 - 08.2020
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Umass Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 04.2018
Staff Nurse
Umass Memorial Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2016
Staff Nurse
Vibra Healthcare - The Meadows
02.2012 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Eden Healthcare Services
11.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Atlantic Union College