Adama Kanu
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/LPN
Maxim Healthcare
Woodbridge, VA
05.2022 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided education on disease prevention, medical treatments, and medication administration to patients and their families.
- Participated in continuing education programs to remain up-to-date on best practices for pediatric nursing care.
PRN Nurse
Care With Love Llc
Fairfax, VA
02.2019 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Implemented creative non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management, enhancing patient comfort and overall quality of life.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN
Inova Home Health
Fairfax, VA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN
The Wellington at Lake Manassas
Gainesville, VA
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning strategies and providing thorough patient education.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Meridian Global University
Greenbelt, MD01.2021
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ultimate Health School
Manassas, VA03.2019
Skills
- Geriatric nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- End-of-life care
- Palliative care
- Home healthcare
- Pediatric nursing
Timeline
RN/LPN
Maxim Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
LPN
Inova Home Health
09.2021 - 05.2022
LPN
The Wellington at Lake Manassas
06.2019 - 05.2021
PRN Nurse
Care With Love Llc
02.2019 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Meridian Global University
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ultimate Health School