Doris W. Bangura
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightview Senior Living
Crofton
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Monitored and documented vital signs to support timely patient assessments and care decisions.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans effectively.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Provided compassionate care and communication to support patients and families facing end-of-life issues.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Resolved patient care issues efficiently, enhancing overall patient experience and satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Key healthcare
Silver Spring
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Assisted with patient transfers to ensure comfort and safety.
- Gathered medical supplies to ensure readiness for patient care.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance to patients to maintain cleanliness.
- Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth
- Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient conditions to facilitate timely medical interventions.
- Gathering medical supplies
- Maintained clean, safe environment to promote optimal patient care and comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Calvert County Nursing Home
Frederick
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Worked with over 100 residents in different wings such as Rehab, Memory lane (Dementia and Alzheimer's) and Long term care
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Ensured timely and accurate information flow by completing detailed patient records and promptly updating healthcare team on patient conditions.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Built strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to support individualized care plan implementation.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided drinking water and snacks to residents in common areas.
- Provided compassionate care and effective communication for patients and families navigating issues related to death and dying.
Certified Nursing Assistant
August Home Care
Pikesville
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Provided comprehensive care for total care patient, ensuring comfort and support.
- Catheter care
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Performed various errands for clients to enhance their daily living.
- Engaged in meaningful conversations and provided companionship to clients.
- Engaged in meaningful conversation and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Assisted client with medication self-administration, promoting adherence to treatment plan.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Excel Home Health Care
Calverton MD
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Safely transferred patients using a Hoyer lift to ensure mobility and comfort
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs to support overall health
- Maintained cleanliness of resident living spaces to promote a safe and healthy environment
- Transfer with Hoyer lift
- Preparation of meal
- Cleaning resident house
- Managed laundry tasks by washing, drying, and folding resident clothing
Secretary/Typist
Ministry of Works, Freetown
Freetown
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Created letters, memorandums, and monthly agendas for office distribution.
- Ensured documents met professional standards for font size, alignment, and style.
- Transcribed notes and compiled into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Corrected audio transcriptions for grammar, spelling, and punctuation to enhance clarity.
- Verified proper font size, alignment, and styles on various forms of documents.
- Edited audio transcriptions for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Compiled and dispatched reports and correspondence to clients and relevant parties.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL 03.2023 - 08.2025
Certified Medical Technician -
Health Care Academy
GreenbeltCertified Nurse Assistant -
Nursing Dema's Academy LLC
Laurel, MDHigh School Diploma -
St Joseph Secondary School
Sierra LeoneSkills
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medication management
- Patient Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Preparing Meals
- ADL support
- Emotional support
- Composed under pressure
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightview Senior Living
05.2023 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Chamberlain University
03.2023 - 08.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Key healthcare
01.2019 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Calvert County Nursing Home
02.2016 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
August Home Care
03.2015 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Excel Home Health Care
01.2015 - 09.2015
Secretary/Typist
Ministry of Works, Freetown
01.2011 - 01.2013
Certified Medical Technician -
Health Care Academy
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Nursing Dema's Academy LLC
High School Diploma -
St Joseph Secondary School