Naomi Mensah-Coker
Sandy,UT
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Utah Healthcare
50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City
08.2016 - Current
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Health Care Assistant
University Of Utah Medical Center
50 North Medical Drive
10.2010 - 08.2016
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Polyseal/Rubber Material Finisher
SKF, USA
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
- Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts.
- Installation understanding
- Blueprint design understanding
- Performed final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.
- Maintained compliance with all safety and code regulations to protect crew members, clients and structures from harm.
Food Server Associate
St. Joseph Hospital
Salt Lake City
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Completed table resets by wiping down surfaces and refilling condiments.
- Organized and replenished supplies at food stations to optimize team performance.
- Enhanced dining room operations by removing empty dishes, glassware and silverware to shorten bussing times.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT08.2014
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
CcCNA
Salt Lake City, UT11.2008
No Degree - Office Clerk Program
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT01.2006
GED -
Horizonte Instruction And Training Center
Salt Lake City, UT12.2005
Skills
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Thoracic Surgery
- Family Guidance
- IV Administration
- Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Spinal Fusion
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Patient Health Information Access
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Chest Tubes
- Patient Rapport
- General Surgery
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Disease Processes
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- PICC Lines
- Nursing Process
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Needs Advocacy
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Admission
- Patient Intervention
- ADLs Assistance
- Interpreting EKGs
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Postoperative Complications
- Patient Education
- Heart Failure
- Wound Care
- IV Insertion
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Charts and Records
- Compassionate and Caring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Training Junior Team Members
- Glucose Testing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Utah Healthcare
08.2016 - Current
Health Care Assistant
University Of Utah Medical Center
10.2010 - 08.2016
Polyseal/Rubber Material Finisher
SKF, USA
05.2006 - 02.2008
Food Server Associate
St. Joseph Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westminster College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
CcCNA
No Degree - Office Clerk Program
Salt Lake Community College
GED -
Horizonte Instruction And Training Center