CLEMENTINE AKPOR-MENSAH, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Richmond, Virginia, 23222 484-***-**** adh778@r.postjobfree.com

Skills

Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

Venipuncture, wound care management, and splinting of extremities

EKG interpretation

Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, issued 11/2018, current

American Heart Association, BLS, current

American Heart Association, ACLS, current

Certification for CBD and THC-A oil

Licensure

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Virginia, issued 11/2018, current

Registered Nurse, State of Virginia, issued 06/2012, current

Prescriptive authority-current

Clinical Practicums

Pediatrics

Richmond Community Hospital / Richmond, Virginia

oConfident in knowledge of growth and development, anticipatory guidance, the child family interaction, in addition to working with parents to address their fears, concerns and treatment options

oRecognition and management of common acute pediatric illnesses, pediatric pathological conditions, chronic illness and the effect of childhood illness on growth and development

oDemonstrate safety in calculating pediatric dosages of medication

Family Medicine

RBH Medical Center / Colonial Heights, Virginia

oComprehensive and focused physical exams across the lifespan including appropriate psychosocial, developmental and cultural elements

oEducate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits

oManage overall patient care, including acute and chronic ailments, as well as changes in lifestyle and development issues

oPrescribe and manage medications

Women’s Health

Henrico Doctors Women / Richmond, Virginia

oConduct the interview in a manner that is sensitive to the social and cultural context

oSecure complete health histories including gynecologic, reproductive, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial systems

oConduct a physical exam appropriate to the nature of the visit and be sensitive to confidentiality, privacy, and modesty during the exam

oAdept at performing basic physical exam components including breast exam, pelvic exam, pap smear, cervical cultures, and post-partum care

oKnowledgeable in diagnostics and management of STDs

Urgent Care / Primary Care

Richmond Urgent Care / Richmond Virginia

oObtain medical history, perform both comprehensive and focused medical exams, diagnose, and treat medical conditions

oManage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and thyroid disorders

oAssess need for appropriate lab tests, order and interpret results under the supervision of preceptor

oCollaborate with medical specialties through appropriate referrals

oFollow guidelines and protocols to deliver evidenced based treatment plans

Professional Experience

Nurse Practitioner

CVS Minute Clinic, 08/2020 to present

Glen Allen, Virginia

Provide clinical oversight for testing services in a unique COVID-19 patient testing environment, including but not limited to onsite employer clinics, and onsite retail locations.

Educate patients on maintaining proper health

Focuses consistently on the patient

Document all patient care within an electronic health record

Responds to patient care inquiries throughout the day

Advanced Medical, 04/2020 to present

Midlothian, Virginia

Provide care to patients of the practice in accordance with the policies and guidelines established by the practice

Cooperate with day-to-day supervision of non-licensed employees and provide assistance to management staff as appropriate.

Provide appropriate medical documentation.

Assessing and diagnosing patients via telehealth

Work with supervising physicians of the practice in the development of clinical and prescribing protocols and to consult with supervising physicians as needed to assure quality patient care.

Nurse Practitioner

Natural Medicine Clinic of Richmond, 05/2020

Richmond, Virginia

Assess and evaluate patients for the need of medical cannabis

Provide recommendations for patients for the use of CBD and THC-A oil

Registered Nurse / Float / Step Down Unit

VCU Health System, 08/2016 to Present

Richmond, Virginia

Provide quality care to critically ill patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation

Collaborate with health professionals and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Recognize clinical changes in patient status and implement appropriate interventions with concise communication of assessment and plan of care to physician

Educate patients/families about medications, disease condition and health maintenance

Registered Nurse / Travel Assignment / Float / ICU

Kaiser Permanente, 02/2016 to 05/2016

Long Beach, California

Provide highly skilled care grounded in evidence-based care guidelines and clinical knowledge to acutely ill critically ill patients

Highly skilled in invasive cardiac monitoring with arterial and central venous lines, administration and titration of critical care medicated infusions as per evidence-based practice protocols/physician orders, and managing patients with advanced airways on ventilators

Work closely with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver quality care and ensure optimal patient outcomes

Demonstrate critical thinking with the ability to remain calm and act swiftly in emergent situations

Travel Registered Nurse / Neuro ICU

Georgetown University Hospital, 06/2015 to 02/2016

Georgetown Washington D.C.

Provide evidence-based care to critically ill patients and families with sensitivity and respect to their expectations, age, cultural and individual needs

Skillfully respond in urgent situations with appropriate and timely nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and optimal patient outcomes

Highly skilled in the care of ventilated patients, titrating critical care drips, moderate sedation, insulin protocols, blood administration, sepsis protocols, rapid transfusion, EVD’s, hyperthermia protocols, and patients with neurological injuries ranging from head traumas to strokes (hemorrhagic or ischemic)

Maintain a collaborative relationship and open communication between physicians, team members, senior administration, and other units

Previous Professional Experience

Travel Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Saint Francis Hospital, 03/2015 to 06/2015

Hartford, Connecticut

Registered Nurse / ICU

Inova Healthcare System, 04/2015 to 05/2015

Falls Church, Virginia

Travel Registered Nurse / ICU

Chambersburg Hospital, 01/2014 to 03/2014

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Registered Nurse / ICU

Robert Packer Hospital, 05/2012 to 12/2013

Sayre, Pennsylvania

Charge Registered Nurse

Ashland Nursing Home, 05/2012 to 12/2013

Sayre, Pennsylvania

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, 09/2018

South University

Richmond, Virginia

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

GPA 3.5

Bachelor of Science, 12/2012

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Mansfield, Pennsylvania

Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP

Richmond Advance Practice Society

Research

Centers for disease Prevention and Control

Research intern- July/2012-Sept/2012

Extracted and organized global smoking data collected by the CDC and WHO Performed descriptive and multivariate secondary analysis using SAS.

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