MARY MENSAH
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and organized individual seeking a position as a Nurse Practitioner in the field which will offer a chance to coordinate with a skilled medical team and enhance the overall level of patient care. Skilled nursing professional with more than 3 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse Practitioner
Harlem Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Provides comprehensive history by assessing physical and psychosocial health status of patient by interviewing individual, family, and/or significant others
- Performs appropriate systematic physical exam
- Requests appropriate laboratory tests, screening assessments, x-rays
- Within established protocols
- Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings, and seeks appropriate consultation
- Evaluates findings and seeks appropriate consultation
- Evaluates findings of health assessment and makes prospective decisions about treatment, within established protocols
- Records and maintains complete and organized system of patient progress notes of care, rendered outcomes, and plans for future care and therapy appropriate patients’ needs
- Determines need for and has knowledge of community resources appropriate for patient
- Home care, day programs, W.I.C., meals on wheels, etc.)
- Coordinates with other members of interdisciplinary team to determine, evaluate and alter health goals
- Provides information to patients, their families, and/or significant others relating to implication of health status, treatment and progress
- Counsels, guides and provides health education to patient, family and/or significant others in order to develop favorable attitudes towards health care and maintenance, and to encourage practices that promote health and well-being
- Develops health care plan with patient, family and/or significant others utilizing available resources
- Consults with physicians, as appropriate
- Performs procedures consistent with clinical privileges, in accordance with established practice
- Shows sensitivity to needs of patients, families, and/or significant others
- Communicates pertinent information to appropriate personnel in timely manner
- Responsible for screening and management of chronic conditions within scope of practice
- Refers appropriate to specialty services for coordination of care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Recorded patients' health histories and provided over 15 consultations weekly.
Nurse Practitioner, House Calls
Essen Medical Associates
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Completed visits on members within a geographic area of responsibility.
- Conducted in-house assessments on health plan members, performing and completing assessments electronically.
- Educated members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.
Staff Registered Professional Nurse
Harlem Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2021
- Promotes positive and pleasant attitude conducive to workplace which enhances Mission, Vision, and Value Statement of employer
- Initiates and completes patient admission history and assessment according to established guidelines of employer
- Performs systematic assessment finding to formulate nursing diagnosis
- Assesses patient psychosocial and behavior needs relating to current situation and develops individualized plans of care
- Evaluates and revises plans as needed per patient
- Observes symptoms/ changes in patient status and responds promptly, exercising reasonable judgment
- Plans care for patients based on identified problems/ needs
- Initiates, implements and evaluates nursing care plan based on pathophysiologic knowledge
- Identifies goals and expected outcomes
- Plans and documents realistic short and long-term goals with patient and/ or families
- Knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of hemodynamic monitoring
- Collaborates with other health professionals in planning care for patients
- Effectively utilizes electronic as well as paper medical records
- Participates in organizational, departmental, and unit quality improvement activities
- Demonstrate professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Staff Nurse
Westchester Medical Center
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Performed duties similar to above in addition to recovering cardiothoracic surgery patients post operatively.
- Managed 2 to 3 CT ICU patients per shift
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Professional Registered Nurse
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY08.2002
Teachers' Certificate A - Teacher Education
Holy Child Teachers Training College
Ghana West Africa05.1995
Skills
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Honest, dependable, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Ability to work with diverse client populations
- Strictly abide by established policies and guidelines
- Avid learner with strong desire to utilize acquired knowledge
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Patient consultation
- Acute care expertise
- Student Precepting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Procedure Assistance
Personal Information
Title: APRN, FNP
References
FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Staff Nurse Practitioner
Harlem Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, House Calls
Essen Medical Associates
04.2021 - 04.2023
Staff Registered Professional Nurse
Harlem Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2021
Staff Nurse
Westchester Medical Center
08.2006 - 09.2007
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Lehman College
Bachelor of Science - Professional Registered Nurse
College of New Rochelle
Teachers' Certificate A - Teacher Education
Holy Child Teachers Training College
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