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ILEYA SESAY

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

Determined and resourceful Operating Room/ GI Nurse with experience caring for patients and supporting physicians during procedures. Promoting patient advocacy, effective decision-making skills and maintaining poise while handling stressful situations. Committed to making valuable contributions to patient care and healthcare staff and always willing to take on any task.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Endoscopy/GI Nurse

DCMC
09.2023 - Current
  • Led the endoscopy team as Clinical Lead, managing workflow, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Increased efficiency in endoscopy unit operations by organizing equipment and maintaining sterilization protocols.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental policies and protocols for consistent quality improvement within the facility''s Endoscopy Unit.
  • Enhanced patient experience during procedures by using advanced positioning techniques to ensure optimal comfort and safety in the endoscopy suite.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based endoscopy nursing practices and techniques.


Operating Room Nurse

DCMC
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.

Operating Room Nurse

Palisades Eye Surgery Center
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Conducted initial pre-op assessments
  • Record and enter patient information into electronic medical record database
  • Responsible for collecting and filing specimen date in corresponding log biweekly
  • Responsible for updating anesthesia and nurse carts with new supplies and disposing unused and expired meds monthly
  • Arranged surgical rooms to surgery and surgeon preference
  • Aided physicians with examinations, operations and other patient care activities
  • Performed preceptor duties to new hires in multiple departments

Operating Room Nurse

Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Coordinated smooth procedures by preparing supplies and operating rooms, setting up equipment, organizing medications, and opening sterile supplies.
  • Cross-trained for circulating and scrub nursing.
  • Upheld strict infection prevention and control procedures with proper aseptic techniques.
  • Acted as a preceptor to train new hires in the unit.
  • Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by conducting thorough pre-op assessments, and maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Maryland

Skills

  • General Surgery
  • Plastics
  • Endocrine
  • Robotics
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong organization skills
  • Microsoft Office efficient
  • Cultural awareness
  • Infection Control Training
  • Medication Administration

Certification

  • #R24439 Expires: September 2024 State: MD
  • RN1059832 Expires: June 2024 State: DC
  • BLS Expires: October 2024

Licenses & Certifications

#R24439 Expires: September 2024 State: MD

 RN1059832 Expires: June 2024 State: DC

 BLS Expires: October 2024

ACLS Expires: 

Timeline

Endoscopy/GI Nurse

DCMC
09.2023 - Current

Operating Room Nurse

DCMC
09.2023 - Current

Operating Room Nurse

Palisades Eye Surgery Center
07.2021 - 03.2023

Operating Room Nurse

Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Maryland

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