Alie Kamara
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based care plans and strong clinical judgment. Adept at fostering teamwork and mentoring new staff, contributing to a culture of safety and quality in healthcare delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
06.2009 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Supported patient mobility and daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Participated in infection control practices to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Engaged in continuous learning through training sessions and professional development workshops.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University Savannah
GA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
HOWARD COLLEGE Maryland
Columbia, MD05.2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Patient management
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Licensed RN
- Medication distribution
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
06.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University Savannah
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
HOWARD COLLEGE Maryland