Nurse Practitioner

DORCAS BIAMAH MENSAH, MSN, CRNP, AGNP-C, RN

*** ******* ***** *****, *********, PA 19055

*******@*****.*** 267-***-****

PROFILE:

Board certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of nursing experience in direct patient care in an acute care setting. Dedicated to health promotion, disease prevention and health education to members of the community.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders (NICHE) certified Geriatric Resource Nurse

Ability to maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare team

Proficient in using Epic and Cerner electronic health records

Empathetic caregiver who is able to quickly establish and maintain rapport with patients and their families

Detail oriented, thorough, and flexible professional with a commitment in providing quality care

CURRENT LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS:

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified, AG06200342

PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, SP022354

PA Registered Nurse License, RN617978

NJ Registered Nurse License, 26NR15195900

Basic Life Support/Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (BLS/CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Nursing November 2019

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program

CCNE accredited program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2010

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Received The Pennsylvania State University Chancellor’s Award

Studied for 2 years at the Hershey Medical Center

Achieved three continuous years on the Dean’s List

NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT CLINICAL FIELD EXPERIENCE

Family Practice – Geriatrics (Cherry Hill, NJ) Aug 2019 – Nov 2019

Synthesis in Advance Nursing Practice Care

Provided care for patients in a primary care setting. Performed screening for diagnostic and preventative care. Provided care for patients during both routine and sick visits.

Penn OB-GYN and Midwifery Care (Philadelphia, PA) May 2019 – Aug 2019

Primary Care of Women

Cared for women, ages 16 to 80 years, in a high-volume Philadelphia Center City practice. Provided prenatal care to both normal and high risk pregnancies, performed annual GYN exams, placed IUDs and other contraceptive implants. Provided care for patient with STDs, vaginal infections and dysfunctional bleeding.

Burstein Family Practice (Philadelphia, PA) Nov 2018 – Feb 2019

Advanced Practice Care of Frail Elders

Provided care for patients age 65 year and up, with chronic and acute health conditions. Performed annual physical exams, sick visits, and preventive services for older adults.

Family Practice – Geriatrics (Cherry Hill, NJ) Aug 2018 – Nov 2018

Advanced Practice Care of Adults

Provided primary care for patients age 18 and up, including preventative services, screening tests, care of patient with illnesses such as HTN, COPD, DM, and CHF. Provided wound care, performed and interpreted EKGs, planned implemented and evaluated therapeutic regimens for patients with acute and chronic illnesses.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse – Virtua Willingboro Hospital March 2013 – present

Orthopedic/Surgery Unit 2016 – present

oProvide pre and post-operative care for patients with joint replacements, bone fracture repairs and back and spine surgeries. Also provide pre and post-operative care for patients with colorectal and urological surgeries.

oAct as a preceptor for nursing students and new Registered Nurses

oReceived Certificate of Excellence in the Professional Nursing Developmental Program

oCollaborated on implementing safety protocols due to COVID19.

Intermediate Cardio-Pulmonary (ICP)/ Telemetry Unit 2013 – 2016

oProvided care for patients with complex cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction.

oCollaborated with the nursing team on strategies to improve readmission rates resulting in the hospital becoming a Health-Grades Five-Star Recipients for 3 consecutive years.

Registered Nurse – Kennedy Health System – Cherry Hill Feb. 2014 – Oct.2014

Worked per diem on the medical-surgical and telemetry unit providing care for patients with complex medical problems

Registered Nurse – Einstein Healthcare Network – Willowcrest March 2011 – Feb.2013

Provided physician-directed sub-acute/med-surg nursing care and also rehabilitation to help patients return to independence following hospitalization

Registered Nurse – Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Oct.2010 – March 2011

Provided a full range of services including comprehensive rehabilitation, hospice care, sub-acute care and also care of patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

Registered Nurse, Flu Nurse – Maxim Healthcare Services Aug. 2010 – Oct. 2010

Administered the flu vaccine to corporate and retail clients, elementary and middle school students and residents in senior living facilities.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Honor Society of Nursing – Sigma Theta Tau International (Phi Nu Chapter) 2018 – present

Professional Nurse Development Program RN II Clinical Ladder November 2018

Daisy Award Nominee for Extraordinary Nurses 2018

Golden Key International Honour Society 2017 – present

Daisy Team Award Recipient 2014

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2020 – present

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