Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Aminata Tounkara

Aurora

Summary

Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at STRIDE Community Health Center, excelling in chronic illness management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance health outcomes through interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based practices. Committed to delivering compassionate care while effectively coordinating treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

STRIDE Community Health Center
07.2024 - Current
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
  • Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.

Certified BioTE Provider.

Weight Loss MD – Denver
01.2021 - 07.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Premier Family Medicine
04.2016 - 02.2021
  • Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
  • Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
  • Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
  • Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.

Med/Surg RN

AdventHealth
03.2012 - 02.2016
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University, Minneapolis
11-2015

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
12-2011

Associate of Science - Associate of Science in Nursing

Community College of Denver, Denver, CO
12-2008

Associate of Arts - Associate of Art

Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO
05-2003

Skills

  • Chronic illness management
  • Patient education
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Preventive healthcare

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of Health and Wellness Initiatives.

Affiliations

  • African Leadership Group

Certification

  • Medical Esthetician Training - Winter 2025

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner - STRIDE Community Health Center
07.2024 - Current
Certified BioTE Provider. - Weight Loss MD – Denver
01.2021 - 07.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner - Premier Family Medicine
04.2016 - 02.2021
Med/Surg RN - AdventHealth
03.2012 - 02.2016
Walden University - , Family Nurse Practitioner
Metropolitan State University of Denver - Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Community College of Denver - Associate of Science, Associate of Science in Nursing
Community College of Aurora - Associate of Arts, Associate of Art

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