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VANESSA MENSAH BSN,RN

Summary

To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse in a facility where I can fully utilize my clinical skills, expand my knowledge in the field of nursing, and further my abilities in patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Endoscopy

New York Gi Center
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Sterilize and prepares rooms and equipment, such as endoscopes before and after procedure as directed
  • Verifies proper equipment functioning and performs safety checks
  • Assist in prepping patients for procedures
  • Places devices to monitor vital signs on patients, including blood pressure cuffs, surgical cautery pads, cardiac monitoring electrodes, pulse oximeter sensors and finger sticks.
  • Monitored vital signs during all stages of the procedure.
  • Participated in continuing education activities related to Endoscopy RN practice standards.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing sterile technique while preparing instruments for use during an endoscopic procedure.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.

Department of sterile processing

Westchester Medical Center (WMC)
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Performs and participate in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment
  • Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner
  • Manually cleans, reprocesses and stores endoscopes
  • Assist with transporting and delivering instrument case cart to OR on time
  • Routine duties include stocking replenishing, preparing, selecting supplies and equipment for immediate use during operations
  • Pick trays for scheduled surgery
  • Adheres to established quality control protocol and infection control policies.

Education

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Mercy University
05.2023

Bachelor’s degree in health service administration -

City University Of New York, Lehman College
12.2019

Associate of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition -

Bronx community college

Skills

  • Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Internet applications, PowerPoint
  • Efficient speaker and writer in English
  • Good Interpersonal Communication Skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to receive and give back constructive feedback
  • Knowledge of all surgical instruments available
  • Strong attention to details
  • Strong medical skills and knowledge
  • Knowledge of sterile techniques, instrument identification, surgical procedures and equipment
  • Ability to multitask
  • Great and professional demeanor
  • Instrument Sterilization

License Certifications

New York State Registered Nurse License, 12/17/2023

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Endoscopy

New York Gi Center
10.2021 - 01.2024

Department of sterile processing

Westchester Medical Center (WMC)
01.2019 - 09.2021

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Mercy University

Bachelor’s degree in health service administration -

City University Of New York, Lehman College

Associate of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition -

Bronx community college

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