Dejah Toomer
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Registered nurse with 4 years of experience in Maternal/Infant health. Utilizes strong communication skills to educate and advocate for my clients, Enhancing their overall wellbeing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Nurse
Montgomery County Government- Babies Born Healthy
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted home visits for at-risk Black/African American pregnant clients, providing necessary education and support for improved wellbeing.
- Participates in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to client
- Completing the admission interviews and screenings with all new cases,
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
Registered Nurse
Washington Hospital Center
02.2020 - Current
- Assist new mother with emotional aspects of recovery after giving birth
- Monitor High-Risk antepartum patients
- Communicate with healthcare team to establish and evaluate patient care
- Administering vaccinations and perform routine test on newborn
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC01.2020
Skills
- Case Management
- Med Connect
- Nursery Nurse
- Breastfeeding Education
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Time Management
- Charge nurse
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross, 6/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 5/2024
- Registered Nurse (RN), District of Columbia Board of Nursing, 6/2024
- Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Licensure Compact(NLC), Maryland Board of Nursing, 6/2025
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
Montgomery County Government- Babies Born Healthy
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Washington Hospital Center
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Trinity Washington University
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