Priscilla Mensah

A registered nurse with ten years and specialized in perioperative nursing. Who can work under pressure especially in a fast paced environment like the operating room.

• Queen Elizabeth hospital, Martindale road, Bridgetown, Barbados, 2022-10-10, present, registered nurse, Wendy Bullard, 1246-2564930, Hospital, Registered Nurse, 36, 5, Surgical, Performance of High-level dusting of the theater, Prepare and set up the operating theater for surgery, Ensure availability of functioning surgical equipment and accessories, Make available sterile items, Admits patients to the operating room, Adhere to infection prevention control practices, Maintain a sterile field throughout the procedure, Undertake surgical count and reconciliation to prevent unintentional retention of surgical items, Perform wound dressing after surgery using aseptic procedures, Anticipate and meet the needs of surgical team members, Monitor clients coordination continuously throughout the perioperative phase, provide Appropriate nursing interventions and report any abnormality, Advocate for patients and family, Carry out proper handling and preservation of specimens, Document procedures in the appropriate books, Comply with the quality assurance policy and guidelines and work within the prescribed quality standard for perioperative nurses, operating bed, operating lamp, diathermy machine, suction machine with canisters, x-ray viewer, C-Arm machine, cardiac monitors, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, nebuliser, pulse oximeter
• Queen Elizabeth hospital, Martindale road, Bridgetown, Barbados, 2022-10-10, present, registered nurse, Andra Scott, 1246-8362992, Hospital, Registered Nurse, 20, 3-4, Medical / Surgical / Obstetrics, Practices comprehensive nursing care in accordance with professional values and moral principles and maintains confidentiality as appropriate, Prioritize client needs and delegate aspects of nursing care to other nursing personnel within his/her scope of professional responsibility, Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of each client in accordance with client’s individuality, abilities, culture and choices, Assesses the quality and appropriateness of client care and resolves identified problems, Performs nursing in response to clients needs supported by nursing knowledge, research and reflective practice, Documents the nursing care of each client from admission to discharge in accordance with the general principles and legal requirements for documentation, Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments as appropriate, Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and acts as a client advocate to ensure high quality client care
• Eastern Regional Hospital Koforidua, Koforidua, Ghana, 2014-05-01, 2022-10-01, Senior Staff Nurse/ Nursing Officer, Operating Theatre, 40, 3-4, Supervise the Performance of low- and high-level dusting of the theatre, Prepare and set up the operating theatre for surgery, Ensure availability and efficient functioning of all surgical equipment and mechanical appliances prior to surgery, Prepare the operating room bed with the required attachments and accessories, Make available all sterile items required for surgery, Admit patients to the operating room, Collect patient’s health data and other items relevant to surgery, Identify patient and ensure patient confirms identity if conscious, Ensure informed consent has been obtained, Receive patient to the holding area, monitor patient until surgery, document and report any adverse findings, Ensure the right patient is on the operating table, Scrub, gown, and glove, Perform surgical site preparation, Perform or assist surgeon in draping the surgical patient, Anticipate and supply the needs of the surgeon, Maintain sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, Undertake surgical count and reconciliation to prevent unintentional retention of surgical items, Tidy up patient, assess patient’s condition, and where appropriate transport and hand over patient to the recovery ward nurse, Administer surgical safety checklist, Monitor client’s condition continuously throughout the perioperative phase, provide appropriate nursing interventions and report any abnormality, Administer IV fluids and other medications, observe adverse effects and put in appropriate interventions, Triage cases, Conduct pre-operative assessment and ensure patient preparation throughout the perioperative periods, Educate and counsel patients and family on patient’s condition, Request and make available all personal protective equipment (PPEs), surgical equipment and gadgets including surgical instruments, electrosurgical and laser devices, bed accessories and ensure their appropriate use, Decontaminate all used items, wash and package surgical instruments and surgical supplies for sterilization at the CSSD, Adhere strictly to aseptic techniques to prevent and control infections, Conduct daily checks of all surgical equipment and operating room devices and gadgets including surgical instruments, to ensure their proper functioning, Perform minor suturing, wound debridement and surgical wound dressing under strict aseptic principles with or without the supervision of a general surgeon, Collaborate and liaise with other units and multidisciplinary team in the plan of care, Keep proper documentation of all procedures, Perform care and maintenance of equipment and instruments in the OR, Advocate for patient safety, Undertake effective management of logistics and supplies, Provides holistic care with the use of the nursing process during the perioperative period, Write routine and mandatory reports, Collect data and other statistics for operational research
• Kwahu Government Hospital - Atibie, Atibie, Ghana, 2012-12-01, 2013-11-01, Rotational Nurse, 40, 5-7, Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Adheres to GHS standards, Adheres to Data Privacy, Proper Communication & Documentation, Head to Toe assessment, Assists Doctor’s Rounds, Assessing and Proper Carrying out of Doctor’s orders, Medication administration, Intravenous therapy, Foley Cath, Strait Cath insertion, Blood Transfusion, Blood Sugar monitoring, Suctioning, NGT insertion, Tube Feeding, Pain assessment & management, Coordination with Team members, Ostomy and Wound Care, Pre and Post op monitoring, Infection Control, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Fall Prevention, Infusion Pump, Suctioning Machine, sphygmomanometer, Pulse oximeter, Stethoscope, Nebulizer, Glucometer, standing scale, Oxygen equipment

• 2009-01-01, 2012-01-01, Nursing and Midwifery College Koforidua Ghana, Diploma in Nursing
• 2018-01-01, 2020-01-01, University of Cape Coast Ghana, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Peri-Operative)

• Legacy of leadership in safe surgical patient Care (2022)
• Basic Life Support Training (2022)
• Advance Life Support Training (2021/2022)