GEORGINA MENSAH
Dothan,AL
Summary
- Results-driven and dedicated nurse with a broad range of health care skills across age groups. Proficient in working with patients in hospital, clinic, community service, home care and rehabilitation settings.
- Knowledgeable of medical equipment, products, and pharmaceuticals. Patient Advocate, who strives to uphold the highest standards of care.
- Reliable,thorough ,tactful and hardworking healthcare provider with ability to stay calm during crisis intervention and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN,II Cardiac Telemetry
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored cardiac telemetry patients for changes in heart rhythm.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals admitted with cardiac arrhythmias.
- Performed 12-lead electrocardiograms on patients and interpreted results.
- Educated patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, lifestyle modifications and follow-up care.
- Developed comprehensive plans of care based on assessments, physician orders, lab values and other data points.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians including intravenous drugs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding complex medical cases involving cardiac telemetry patients.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry readings and reported any abnormalities to attending physicians.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately.
- Counseled patients and family members on topics such as diet, exercise regimens, risk factors or disease management.
- Responded quickly and effectively during emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or unstable rhythms.
- Implemented appropriate interventions according to established protocols for rapid response teams.
- Administering oral medications, setting up and monitoring Iv drips such as Heparin,amiodarone ,cardene and intra-muscular medications and monitoring patients on telemetry,interpreting rhythms and intervening.
- Blood and blood products administration.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (National Reconstructive Plastic surgery and Burns Centre)
Accra, GHANA
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans
- Admission and discharge of patients
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients
- Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
- Changing wound dressings, inserting catheters, and starting intravenous infusions
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements
- Monitoring vital signs of patients before and after surgery
- Providing CPR and first aid
- Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team
- Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
- Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records
- Timely and comprehensive documentation of patients care and medication management
- Carrying out wide-range of wound care , wounds requiring dry dressing, highly exudating wounds that require vac therapy, skin grafts, burns etc
- Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and promoting effective and empathetic communication with patients and relatives
- Care of central lines
- Feeding of patients to ensure they meet their nutritional needs
- Ensuring all equipment on the ward are accounted for and the ward environment is safe
- Ensuring proper infection prevention techniques are used by staff under my care to safeguard patient and prevent hospital acquired infections
- Development of effective plan of care with team members for patient
- Performing all other duties as delegated.
- Providing professional nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients.
- Reviewed patient records and medical reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient progress and needs.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Distributed staff, assignments and resources to meet patient care needs in each unit.
- Educated families about illness prevention techniques, medications side effects and treatments options.
RN,BURNS UNIT
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (National Reconstructive Plastic surgery and Burns Centre)
Accra, Ghavna
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Stabilize severely burned patients
- Evaluate, dress, and monitor different kinds of burn injuries (i.e., fire, chemical, electrical, etc.)
- Help to maintain the patient's comfort
- Evaluate pain levels and assist with pain management
- Pay close attention to the patient's psychological well-being and determine whether they require any mental health intervention
- Educate patients, their families, and the wider community about techniques that can be used to prevent burns
- Administer medications and topical ointments
- Educate the families and caregivers of patients in wound care for various kinds of burn
- Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally or by other methods
- Monitor the patient's emotional well-being
- Educate the patient's family and other caretakers in ongoing burn wound care, rehabilitation procedures and provide emotional support
- Educate the community-at-large about burn prevention techniques and best practices.
RN, Emergency Department
Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
03.2007 - 05.2012
- Resuscitation of patients
- Wound dressing
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels.
- Identified potential risk factors or complications during treatment of emergent cases.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University College
Accra ,Ghana07-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nurses And Midwifery Training College, Korle Bu
Accra ,Ghana12-2006
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Tracheostomy Care
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Task Prioritization
- Blood and blood products administration
Certification
- Alabama State RN lincense:#1-196579|Issued:08/25/2024|Expiration:12/31/2024
- Texas State RN License:#1075481|Expiration:06/30/2025
- Basic Life Support BLS,AHA:Expiration:10/08/2024
- Advanced life Support,AHA:Expiration:10/08/2024
computer skills
- Epic
- Microsoft Word,Excel,Outlook and Powerpoint
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN,II Cardiac Telemetry
Southeast Health Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (National Reconstructive Plastic surgery and Burns Centre)
01.2017 - 06.2023
RN,BURNS UNIT
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (National Reconstructive Plastic surgery and Burns Centre)
01.2010 - 12.2017
RN, Emergency Department
Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital
03.2007 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nurses And Midwifery Training College, Korle Bu
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