Dr. SHEKU SILLAH
Folsom,PA
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified with experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the line time management and prioritization. Empathetic Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 14 years of experience in evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Health PACE
Sharon Hill, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Supervised registered nurses and other healthcare personnel in delivering quality patient care services.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for patients.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Managed follow-up care and provided referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Advocated for patients to ensure their needs and preferences were addressed.
Nurse Practitioner
ComplexCare Solutions
Philadelphia, PA
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Advised patients on proper nutrition, exercise regimens, stress management techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
Nurse Practitioner
Tri-county Hospitalists
Jennersville, PA
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Managing patient's acute and chronic conditions, in a sub-acute rehab facility
- Providing, directing, managing, and influencing the care of rehabilitation patients
- Monitoring medical status and determining progress towards goals and adjusting treatment regiments accordingly
- Ordering diagnostics tests, and corresponding treatment regiments
- Analyzing laboratory exams and ordering treatment regiments to manage diagnosed conditions
- Coordinate with physicians, specialists, nutritionists, and other medical staff to develop personalized treatment plans for chronic and sub-acute conditions.
Registered Nurse
ACT Home Health Services
Philadelphia, PA
07.2010 - 01.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Cignat Health System
Philadelphia, PA
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital
Fort Washington, PA
10.2009 - 08.2012
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy
- Monitored all primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers, including immunizations, vision, hearing and dental care
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Darby, PA
07.2009 - 09.2011
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Nursing
Widener University, Chester05.2009
Skills
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Planning
- Drug Regimen Counseling
- Test Result Interpretation
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Disease Prevention Education
- Patient Education
- Infection Control Procedures
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Behavior Modification
- Physical Examinations
- Culturally competent care
- Geriatric Treatment
- Preventive Care
- Health and wellness expert
- Patient-centered care
- Direct Patient Care
- Diagnostic Testing
- Palliative Care
- Family planning
Accomplishments
- Director of an international Non Profit health care organization called Global Practitioners Initiative (Globalpic.org). focused on providing appropriate health care equipments, competent and affordable treatment options for disadvantaged communities in the west African region.
- Promoted early education for underserved communities in West Africa.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Health PACE
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
ComplexCare Solutions
08.2022 - 07.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Tri-county Hospitalists
01.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Cignat Health System
03.2011 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
ACT Home Health Services
07.2010 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital
10.2009 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
07.2009 - 09.2011
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Temple University
Bachelor of Science -
Nursing
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