Ousman Cessay
Angier,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 9+ years of experience in diverse healthcare settings, including critical care, med-surg, and progressive care units out of which 4+ years of Travel experience. Units worked & floated to: Stepdown, Med Surg/telemetry, ICU, CVICU and Transplant Surgery. Holds Active RN License for the state of NC (multistate) and NY license along with BLS(AHA) and ACLS(AHA) Certifications. Proficient in Electronic Medical Record Software such as Epic, Cerner and McKesson. Experienced in caring for a diverse patient population ranging from Adolescents to Geriatrics. Covid and FLu Shot vaccinated. Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester General Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN Critical Care
U.S Army
03.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Military Hospital
- Provide the very best nursing care to U.S
- Soldiers and their families during wars as well as in peace time
- Be medically, physically, and emotionally ready for deployment at any time when needed for the defense of the U.S.A
- Undergo ongoing training to provide professional and critical care nursing under difficult conditions
- As a Commissioned Officer, lead a platoon of soldiers; plan, manage, and solve key problems for the success of the platoon as well as the U.S military mission
- Lead by example in readiness and work ethics
- Establish a supportive learning culture in which young soldiers, army medics, and new nurses can learn to become effective future leaders
- Military Hospital
RN – MS/Tele
University of Rochester Medical Center
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Acute Care
- Acute Care
RN – Surgical/transplant stepdown
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Teaching
- Teaching
RN – Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry
Ascension St. Francis Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Community
- During this 13-week rotation, evenly scheduled in the ICU, PCU/tele, and Med Surg units
- Community
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
UNC Southeastern Medical Center
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Initiated treatment for patients with commonly occurring health problems by using systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of patients and families through clinical judgment of evaluated data.
- Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and improve overall wellbeing.
- Advocated for patients'' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.
- Offered anticipatory guidance, screening and health education to patients to promote and maintain health.
- Provided culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population, promoting health equity and addressing unique healthcare needs.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing both physical and emotional concerns during hospital stay.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with timely diagnoses and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop effective treatment strategies for complex medical conditions.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to enhance patient care delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and promoting open communication regarding health concerns.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive, evidence-based care in the internal medicine setting.
RN Cardiovascular ICU
Southeastern Medical Center
02.2015 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Short Term Acute Care
- Provides professional care to patients by utilizing evidence-based practice and in accordance with NC Board of Nursing regulations and hospital policies and procedures
- Conducts thorough physical, psychological, cultural, and social assessments of patients; develops nursing diagnoses and care plans; implements and evaluates care plans
- Provides direction and supervision for Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and unit clerical staff to ensure safe and efficient patient care as coordinator of the patient care team
- Anticipates and obtains needed equipment and materials and assists physicians during emergency bedside surgical procedures
- Witnesses and signs consent forms; educates patients on surgical procedures; listens to and relays patients' concerns to the surgical team, including physicians
- Conducts discharge teachings to include activity, diet, smoking cessation, medications, follow-up appointments, and signs and symptoms to report to physician and/or call 911
- Efficiently and clearly documents patients' care in electronic and non-electronic medical records systems, ensuring HIPAA compliance
- Short Term Acute Care
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Broward Health
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Short – Term Acute Care
- During this rotation, floated to a stepdown unit a couple of times
- Took care of critically ill patients in different Covid ICUs
- Short – Term Acute Care
RN - Progressive Care Unit
Richmond Community Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Short- Term Acute Care
- During this rotation, floated and took Med Surg patients regularly
- PCU RN assumes role of charge nurse and therefore, I was charge-nurse from day when I started working at the hospital
- Due to being a small hospital, PCU RN is in charge of the code team and the code cart
- Assisted MS RNs with emergencies including patients in respiratory and cardiac distress
- Make quick decisions after contacting physicians to move critically ill patients to hospital that can perform higher levels of care than ours
- Short- Term Acute Care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, Georgia06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC12.2014
BBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Alaska
Anchorage, AK12.1998
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Licenseandcertification
- RN for the state of NC, #275046, 08/31/24
- RN for the state of NY, #888870, 05/31/26
- NP for the state of NC, #5013029, 8/31/25
- DEA #MC5843277, 8/31/225
- NPI #1154950202
- BLS - AHA, 02/28/26
- ACLS - AHA, 06/30/25
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester General Hospital
04.2024 - Current
RN – MS/Tele
University of Rochester Medical Center
02.2023 - 02.2024
RN – Surgical/transplant stepdown
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
RN – Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry
Ascension St. Francis Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
UNC Southeastern Medical Center
10.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Broward Health
07.2020 - 09.2020
RN - Progressive Care Unit
Richmond Community Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2020
RN Critical Care
U.S Army
03.2017 - Current
RN Cardiovascular ICU
Southeastern Medical Center
02.2015 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
BBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Alaska
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