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Mame A. Serwah-Boah NP

Jamaica,USA

Summary

Qualified Registered Nurse who is transitioning to a provider role as Nurse Practitioner with a solid foundation in clinical nursing practice. Proven ability to provide compassionate patient care and effectively manage clinical duties, including developing patient care plans and administering treatments. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and care coordination.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse 1/ Clinical Nurse 2 Orthopedic Inpatient

Hospital for Special Surgery
05.2018 - Current
  • Managed care for COVID-19 patients post intubation, respiratory monitoring, and nasal swab testing.
  • Ensures safe and efficient patient transitions post-orthopedic and spine surgery, collaborating with PACU to benefit 200+ patients yearly.
  • Manages accurate and timely execution of provider orders and communicated vital patient updates via EPIC charting systems.
  • Performs post-op physical assessments and educates patients and their families on medications and plans of care.
  • Enhances patient satisfaction by integrating religious diversity and cultural sensitivity into clinical settings, thus reducing the probability of patient complaints.
  • Manages charge duties efficiently, enhancing unit operation and problem reduction.
  • Adhering to hospital infection control policies in addition to maintaining CAUTI and CLABSI prevention protocols.
  • Precepting new and experienced nurses to better facilitate their transition on the unit.
  • Safely delivered analgesics to patients, resulting in an increased effectiveness rate in pain reduction assessments.
  • Manages and educates Diabetic populations on the importance of glucose monitoring post operatively utilizing a sliding scale.

Staff Nurse Med-Surge

Kings County Hospital HHC
06.2015 - 04.2018
  • Administered nursing care to over 150 diverse patients, maintaining 100% compliance with HIPAA standards.
  • Streamlined patient intake by conducting and documenting admission assessments within 24 hours, incorporating early discharge planning for efficiency.
  • Collaborated with various members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality and continuity of patient care.
  • Performed medication administration prudently and reevaluated the effectiveness of various treatments given.
  • Documented patient's responses to interventions in the EHR and implemented a teaching plan of care.
  • Assumed weekly charge nurse responsibilities, enhancing patient care efficiency.
  • Facilitated Collaboration in shared governance meetings and projects to propel unit goals and objectives.
  • Applied NIHSS to accurately assess cerebrovascular accident severity, facilitating tailored treatment plans for over 100 patients.
  • Precepted new oncoming nurses, significantly improving nursing care and retention rate over two years.

Revenue Cycle Representative

NYU Langone Medical Center
06.2005 - 04.2015
  • Disbursed weekly payroll checks and petty cash reimbursements to various departments.
  • Prepared financial reports facilitated through daily batch operations and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Processed accounts receivables/payables of various medical departments and patient accounts via Eagle/Epic systems.

Education

Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College Online Campus
Albany, NY
01.2015

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing
Mt. Vernon, NY
01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Health Systems & Management

Howard University
Washington, DC
01.2004

Skills

    DEA in Progress

    AGPCNP-BC ANCC Board Certified 1/2025

    MED-Surge-BC ANCC Board Certified 2017

    Registered Professional Nurse New York State 3/2013

    BLS

    ACLS

Timeline

Clinical Nurse 1/ Clinical Nurse 2 Orthopedic Inpatient

Hospital for Special Surgery
05.2018 - Current

Staff Nurse Med-Surge

Kings County Hospital HHC
06.2015 - 04.2018

Revenue Cycle Representative

NYU Langone Medical Center
06.2005 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College Online Campus

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Health Systems & Management

Howard University

Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Long Island University

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