ANDREW AKUETEH MENSAH-SOWAH

**** ******** ****, #****; Hyattsville MD 20782

PHONE: 240-***-**** Email: ad2c3p@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION;

DNP-Walden University-May 2023

Master of Science Nursing-FNP Concentration, Walden University 2017 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, Mountain State University, Martinsburg WV, 2010 University of the District of Columbia, SON-Washington DC-2004-2007 University of the District of Columbia, LPN program, Washington DC-2002-2003 Critical care Consortium-GWACC-ACCN-Washington DC-2011 RN Licensure # RN1022568, expiration –February 2024, Washington DC RN Licensure # R193927, expiration-February 2025-Maryland BLS certificate- expiration-06-15-2022 ACLS

certificate-expiration 09-30-2022

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Nurse Practice Educator/Staff Development Coordinator/ADON Genesis Health-Maryland-2023

Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in service, and orientation. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. Staff Development Coordinator-Assists in organizing and administration of the nursing department. Assumes responsibilities delegated by the Director of Nursing and assumes duties of Director/ADON in his/her absence.

The RN Staff Development Coordinator-Responsible for the organization and implementation of new employees' orientation and clinical competency; continued clinical competency, general in- service, and staff development in accordance with staff development and in-service training policies. Develops, implements, and coordinates the Orientation Program including instruction and supervision of new employees in the clinical settings. This program equip the learner with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to function in accordance with job duties and responsibilities within the long term care setting. Maintains comprehensive summaries/ evaluations of new employee’s performance. Reviews pertinent policies and procedures and outlines class requirements and objectives. Review of policies and procedures required for the learner to function within a specific setting. These are based upon adult learning principles, current nursing theory, and the standards of long term care nursing practice.

Assesses initial and ongoing learning needs Prepares and delivers education programs in accordance with state, federal and related compliance requirements, like OSHA Coordinates student affiliations/orientation. Participates with the Nursing Management team utilizing current evidence based practice, best practice models and Standards of Care for establishment and revisions of policies and procedures. Participates in hospital performance improvement. Uses Quality Assurance techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of educational activities. Assumes responsibilities as a self-directed professional for continuing education to maintain current knowledge in nursing practice through independent study and education programs based upon individual identified needs and licensure and certification requirements RN Utilization Management Analyst-VAMC -Hospital-Decatur ATL-Jan 2021-current NUMI-InterQual Criteria, E/R UM RN Analyst

Telehealth-UM

Nurse Manager-Maxim Health, Silver Spring Maryland-01/2020-Dec 2020 (36 Hrs) Supervise/Provides and organizes clinical support for faculty, residents, and nurse practitioners, integrating all aspects of the clinical session in order to ensure timeliness and efficiency of each patient visit.

Work with the leadership team to identify opportunities for improved practice operations through oversight and participation in projects.

Works with ancillary services such as Hospitality, Environmental Services, Lab Services, Ambulatory Administration, and others to support practice operations. Supervises all clinical staff, facilitating positive interaction among staff, patients, and other departments Responds to developing patient care issues during clinical hours, supporting nursing staff and providers with recommendations and intervention, as needed. Understands the procedure for medical emergencies, code blue and other emergency / disaster situations. Maintains operations and facilities in a state of continuous readiness for regulatory inspections.

Works with all staff to develop, monitor, and maintain systems pertaining to all aspects of nursing care.

Recruits new staff and orients direct reports to the practice. Defines basic schedules for staff coverage and adjusts exam room assignments, staff assignments, and responsibilities as appropriate.

Conducts performance evaluations at least annually on all staff Initiates coaching and counseling sessions to manage performance deficiencies, including disciplinary actions. Develops/implements education plans to meet staff learning needs, utilizing appropriate resources. Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings. Makes recommendations for staffing level changes to meet operational goals. Participates in operational committees and meetings to support delivery of excellent patientcare

(as applicable) Performs other duties as assigned/necessary. Case Manager/Discharge Planner-Priority Health System- Wash DC-(40hrs) Remote/Telehealth-2019-2021

Conduct individualized Comprehensive assessments.

Develop an individualized plan to safely transition patients to the next phase of their care. Work with patients and their families to coordinate:

• Discharge planning

• Home care

• Medical equipment

• Transportation

Work to coordinate and facilitate services to achieve each patient’s optimal level of movement and independence.

Make the necessary referrals for Pre/post-discharge services. Provide ongoing support and education to patients. Collaborate with providers on patients care

Performs case management, utilization review, quality assurance, and discharge planning. Discharge Planning-assessment, identification of specific needs, and social service intervention or referral while in the acute setting

Maintains and interact therapeutically with patients, families, physicians, and community agencies VAMC West Virginia Staff RN Intermittent-(Fort Detrick CBOC)-12/2020-2021-(36hrs) Primary Care, Dermatology-Assist Dermatologist with minor surgery (skin biopsies, operates NB-UVB-Phototherapy Treatment, Assist MD with Surgery & Invasive Procedures, Educates on

& follows wound Care Protocol after surgery/biopsy VAMC-San Francisco, Utilization Manager/Patient Flow Case Manager (56hrs) 03/201912/2020, (Telehealth-Online)

NUMI-InterQual Criteria,

E/R UM RN Analyst Telehealth-UM

Adjunct Nursing Professor-Washington Adventist University-2017-2021, (24hrs) Takoma Park Maryland Teaching Nursing Policy & Politics Teaches Advance Patient Skills Foundations of Nursing Nursing

Nursing Policy & Politics

Clinical Instructor-final year students

VAMC Washington District of Columbia-2013-2019, Med/Surge/ Annual Flu Clinic Coordinator/ Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Clinic- (40hrs) Charge Nurse-Ambulatory Clinic, Neuro –Surgery Department, E/R-Triage-VAMC VAMC,

• Renal/Pulmonary Clinic Charge Nurse

• Provides direct and indirect care to patients and Families Call patients prior to their appointments/Consults confirming their appointments Scheduling laboratory work with both patients and MDs

• Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies

• Collects and interpret health information, documents all encounters and recommendations accurately on appropriate patient forms using CPRS

• Facilitates the patient in making proper appointments using appointment program

• Provides patient and Family health education appropriate to their needs to facilitate support and interventions on possible reactions to medication, health maintenance, and illness prevention utilizing web-link, visual diagnosis, VAMC resources and CRS

• Make assignments for fellow nurses during renal/pulmonary clinics

• Administer immunizations/vaccinations per appropriate reminders

• Makes referral to services such as smoking cessation classes, nutritional counseling, and community health

• Provides direct and indirect management care in the renal/pulmonary clinics through coordination of care with physicians, staff and other health care professionals.

• Administer injections and other medications per MDs orders utilizing VAMC protocol

• Provide services to patients with acute and chronic problems in renal disorders, pulmonary, rheumatology, cardiology, and endocrinology for the outpatient veterans

• Demonstrates leadership when providing and improving patient care in an outpatient setting

• Serves as a role model when functioning as a renal/pulmonary clinic team leader under the supervision of the clinic Nurse Manager

• Applies the Nursing process to the unit and team work to improve outpatient care

• Demonstrates leadership by involving fellow nurses to improve patient care

• Demonstrates positive effective communication skills and professional behaviors to promote teamwork in the clinic

MedStar VNA –Washington DC-Home Health RN III Nursing Supervisor (40hrs per week) 2013-2014

• Provides comprehensive nursing services using the nursing process to individuals and families in their home or community setting which includes Assessment, Problem identification, Goal Setting, Plan appropriate interventions for clients and families requiring skilled health promotion care and intervention, Evaluate client plan effectiveness

• Supervision of LPNs, HCA staff, home health aides and home care staff for the client

• Provide proficiency of feedback and evaluation of LPN, HCA staff, and home-health aides

• Obtains orders from physician on admissions including diagnosis, medications, treatments, disciplines and other pertinent medical orders

• Participates in evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities and professional record reviews

• Admissions and Discharges of patients to the program

• Promotes optimal independence of clients as feasible while meeting their needs

• Administer medications, injections per MDs prescribed home orders

• Wound care, Wound Vacs

• Diabetic care, Diabetic education

• IV therapy, IV initiation Blood draws/Laboratory specimen

• Disease management and Preventions education

• Tube feeding administration/care

• Management of catheter care and insertion

• Ostomy care

• Pulse oximetry

• Incontinence therapy

• Pain management • Anticoagulation testing with immediate results

• Completes and generates all necessary documentation accurately within timeliness determined by Medicare and other Regulatory body requirement as follows: OASIS Plan of Care Routine visits notes

• Maintains accurate and detailed records and reports, reporting symptoms and changes in patient conditions

• Modify patient’s treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions • Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans

• Conduct specified laboratory test, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition

University Of Mary Hospital-Baltimore, IMCU/ICU stepdown 2013-2014 (24-36 hours)

• Critical Care

• Admissions

• IV therapy

• Wound Care/ Wound Vac

• Tracheostomy Care

• Diabetic Care/Education

• Medication administration

Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park-ICU/ Step-down-RN (40 Hrs. per week) 2011-2013

Registered Nurse-Charge Nurse Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Critical Care Nurse-ICU/ICU stepdown-IV therapy/medications, ventilators,

• Charge Nurse duties (providing leadership skills, resource utilization & floor assignment) • Patient care/admission and discharge Planner

• Monitoring ventilated patients in critical care, tracheostomy care, catheterization, wounds/ wound vac care, IV medication/Care

• Completing Nursing Plan of Care and Assessments

• Acted as liaison between client’s family and physicians

• Implementing and Evaluating patient care protocols Preceptor of new nurses (guidance in developing critical thinking skills and other work performances

Montgomery Village Healthcare Center- Gaithersburg MD, RN Supervisor/Night Manager

(24-36 hrs) Jan 2013-Dec 2013

• Managed/Supervised 200 bed Nursing Home Nightly • Supervised RNs, LPNs, and geriatric Nurse aides

Facility Nurse Educator

• Administer medications, injections per MDs prescribed home orders • Wound care, Wound Vacs

• Diabetic care, Diabetic education • IV therapy, IV initiation Blood draws/Laboratory specimen

• Disease management and Preventions education

• Tube feeding administration/care

• Management of catheter care and insertion

• Ostomy care

• Pulse oximetry

• Incontinence therapy • Pain management

• Anticoagulation testing with immediate results

Immaculate Home Healthcare-RN Case Manager/Discharge Planner-Washington DC(40hrs per week( (2010- 2013)

• Provides comprehensive nursing services using the nursing process to individuals and families in their home or community setting which includes Assessment Problem identification Goal Setting Plan appropriate interventions for clients and families requiring skilled health promotion care and intervention Evaluate client plan effectiveness

• Supervision of LPNs, HCA staff, Home health aides and home care staff for the client

• Evaluation of LPN, HCA staff, and home-health aides

• Obtains orders from physician on admissions including diagnosis, medications, treatments, disciplines and other pertinent medical orders

• Participates in evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities and professional record reviews

• Admissions and Discharges

• Promotes optimal independence of clients as feasible while meeting their needs

• Administer medications, injections per MDs prescribed home orders

• Wound care, Wound Vacs • Diabetic care, Diabetic education

• IV therapy, IV initiation Blood draws/Laboratory specimen

• Disease management and Preventions education

• Tube feeding administration/care

• Management of catheter/suprapubic catheter care and insertion

• Ostomy care

• Pulse oximetry

• Incontinence therapy

• Pain management

• Anticoagulation testing with immediate results

• Completes and generates all necessary documentation accurately within timeliness determined by Medicare and other Regulatory body requirement as follows: Maxim Healthcare-Silver Spring MD, 2008-2010

Pediatric LPN -Charge Nurse-(40 hrs per week)

• Asbury Methodist Village-Gaithersburg MD, LPN Charge Nurse-(40 hrs per week) 2004-2007

• Sub acute Care • Supervised LPNs, and geriatric Nurse aides

• Administer medications, injections per MDs prescribed orders

• Wound care, Wound Vacs

• Diabetic care, Diabetic education

• IV therapy, IV initiation Blood draws/Laboratory specimen

• Disease management and Preventions education

• Tube feeding administration/care • Management of catheter care and insertion

• Admissions and discharges

• Nebulizer Treatments

St. Thomas Moore Nursing and Rehab-Hyattsville MD, LPN Charge Nurse-(40 hrs per week) 2003-2005 Sub-Acute Care

• Supervised LPNs, and geriatric Nurse aides

• Administer medications, injections per MDs prescribed orders

• Wound care, Wound Vacs

• Diabetic care, Diabetic education • IV therapy, IV initiation Blood draws/Laboratory specimen

• Disease management and Preventions education

• Tube feeding administration/care • Management of catheter care and insertion • Admissions and discharges

• Nebulizer Treatments

Contact this candidate