Isatu Sesay

• Assisted with patient assessments and care plan development in a busy cardiac care unit, including post-open heart patients, stents, post-PCI care, TR band removal, post-assessment, pacemaker and ICD placement, post-care, and discharge teaching.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
• Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Administered medications safely and accurately according to physician orders.
• Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
• Treated patients with a broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Applied evidence-based practices to wound care, preventing infections, and promoting healing.
• Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.

• Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on severity.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders effectively.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient status accurately.
• Assisted in triaging incoming patients in fast-paced environment efficiently.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
• Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
• Managed a high volume of patients while prioritizing emergent cases for timely interventions.
• Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding safety standards, infection control protocols and medication administration practices.
• Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
• Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
• Performed routine laboratory testing on blood samples to assist with diagnoses or monitor progress of treatment plans.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.

• Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques, and sound clinical judgment.
• Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
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• Administered medications and treatments as directed, and as appropriate for the patient's medical care, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Implemented pre-, intra-, and post-care, evaluating the response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
• Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
• Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications, and monitored patient reactions.

Working in a Long Tern Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) hospital with critically ill patients, with terminal illnesses,Trachea,Ventilation, working in high observation unit with critical drips,TPN,IV medication,sedative medication, comatose patient,and closely monitoring patient on Telemetry,and continuous ventilation,assist to wan patient off ventilation working with respiratory therapy as a team.Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Patient with ongoing wounds,wound vacs,chronic wounds.Patient has multiple central lines for long term use of antibiotics.

• Working on busy medical surgical unit with 26 beds, pre and post op patient, colostomy care post up, surgical wounds,drain care,patient and family teaching post op planning.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• working on a medical surgical unit for post op patient,critically ill patient, advance wound care.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
• Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
• Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
• Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
• Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.

• RN case Manager in home care. Admission assessment, discharging, medication teaching, disease process teaching and learning interventions. Wound care such as wound vac, teaching families wound care, Plurex drain,telehealth teaching. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.

• Working as RN case manager home care setting,taking care patients in their homes,assessing,and admission care to home care,Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment. Performing, Oasis SOC,discharges,resumption of care,recertification,and oasis discharges.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

• Administered IV therapy.
• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Set up care plans for patient per diagnosis
• Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process
• Performing Start of care OASIS,recertification,resumption of care, HHA and LPN supervisory visits
• Performing weekly labs,picc line care,wound care and assessment.
• Notify physicians for any changes in patient conditions immediately.
• Managed caseload of 40-70 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
• Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
• Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
• Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.

• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.