Aminata Ibrahim Kamara
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Leewood Health Care
Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Clinical Technician
Inova Mountain Hosptial
Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Summarized test results and activities for management via verbal updates or written reports.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Leewood Health Care
Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Burke Rehabilitation Center
Burke, VA
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
Education
Certified Nursing - Nurse
Maralex Allied Health Education Service,
Alexandria, VA03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Medicine Allied And Health Sciences
Sierra Leone10.2016
GED -
Government Independent Sec. School
Freetown, Sierra Leone09.2009
Skills
- Palliative care awareness
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Licensed RN
- At-risk patient care
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Performing EKGs
- Microsoft office use
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Diabetes management
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
- Lab result interpretation
- Heartsaver First Aid
Languages
English and Krio
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Leewood Health Care
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Technician
Inova Mountain Hosptial
08.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Leewood Health Care
02.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Burke Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing - Nurse
Maralex Allied Health Education Service,
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Medicine Allied And Health Sciences
GED -
Government Independent Sec. School