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Assan Ceesay
Nursing Officer
West Coast Region
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Pediatric Unit
Basse District Hospital, Ministry of Health
Basse
04.2021 - Current
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Cared for patients in 50-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care.
- Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
- Advised patients, parents or guardians and community members concerning activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Participated in hospital policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Treated newborns of premature birth, providing close care and pulmonary intervention to promote health and growth.
Senior Nursing Officer
Basse District Hospital, Mnistry of Health
Basse
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Met patient care demands of various units to examine staffing levels and distribute staff resources to reduce overtime and decrease resource use.
- Collected literature and presented findings during meetings to reduce costs and improve delivery and best practices across nursing staff.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Welcomed and provided patients with information on various departments and services.
- Improved best practices across nursing staff by collecting literature, presenting findings during meetings and adopting new methods to reduce costs and improve delivery and quality of care.
- Improved education and training initiatives by attending professional development workshops and spearheading certification courses.
- Coordinated with physicians and staff to facilitate admissions, evaluating admission criteria and patients' symptoms to determine need for psychiatric consultation and related care.
Charge Nurse, Medical Ward
Basse District Hospital, Ministry of Health
Basse
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Department
Basse District Hospital, Ministry of Health
Basse
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Gambia
Banjul, The Gambia 05.2019 - 07.2019
Skills
Patient care planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 18 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Software
Microsoft publisher
Microsoft Excel
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Timeline
Charge Nurse, Pediatric Unit
Basse District Hospital, Ministry of Health
04.2021 - Current
Senior Nursing Officer
Basse District Hospital, Mnistry of Health
12.2020 - 04.2021
Charge Nurse, Medical Ward
Basse District Hospital, Ministry of Health
08.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Department
Basse District Hospital, Ministry of Health
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Gambia
05.2019 - 07.2019
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