Mariame Fofana-Traore
New Castle,DE
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Wilmington Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartland
08.2006 - 01.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ManorCare Health Services
08.1999 - 08.2006
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04.2019
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DE05.2006
GED -
Adult Education, Wilmington, DE
Wilmington02.2003
Skills
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- ADL Assistance
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Care Planning
- Health Screening
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Assessment
- Diabetes Management
- Vaccine Administration
- Medication and IV Administration
- Taking Vitals
- Family Education
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Wilmington Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartland
08.2006 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
ManorCare Health Services
08.1999 - 08.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
GED -
Adult Education, Wilmington, DE
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