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Fatmata Bangura

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at American Care Partners, skilled in medication administration and critical thinking. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective care plan development and quality improvement initiatives. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and delivering compassionate end-of-life care while ensuring policy compliance.

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

American Care Partners
Falls Church, VA
2017 - 2026
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and patient safety standards.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
  • Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions, ensuring timely interventions.
  • Conducted routine assessments, documenting changes in patient conditions for effective treatment adjustments.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

Lpn Charge Nurse

Sleep Hollow Health Care
Annandale, VA
2016 - 2018
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
  • Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently within facility.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and documenting changes in condition promptly.
  • Implemented care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.

LPN Charge Nurse

Potomac Place
Woodbridge, VA
2015 - 2018
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
  • Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow and increased operational efficiency within the unit.
  • Evaluated staffing needs and scheduled shifts to maintain adequate coverage and support quality care delivery.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions, ensuring timely interventions.
  • Conducted routine assessments, documenting changes in patient conditions for effective treatment adjustments.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

LPN Charge Nurse

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Arlington, VA
2014 - 2016
  • Mentored new nursing staff on clinical best practices and organizational policies to enhance team performance.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow and increased operational efficiency within the unit.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to foster collaborative care environments.
  • Evaluated staffing needs and scheduled shifts to maintain adequate coverage and support quality care delivery.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and patient safety standards.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
  • Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions, ensuring timely interventions.
  • Conducted routine assessments, documenting changes in patient conditions for effective treatment adjustments.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

Education

Nursing Certification - Nursing

Virginia School of Nursing
Alexandria, VA
09.2012

High School Diploma -

Tc Williams
Alexandria, VA
09.2004

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Nursing documentation

Geriatric care

End-of-life care

Emergency care

Policy compliance

Home health care

Health promotion

Surgical care

Clinical judgment

Quality improvement

Disease prevention

Care plan development

Pediatric care

Medication administration

Critical thinking

Patient charting

Wound care

Patient education

Intravenous medications

Dementia knowledge and care

CPR/AED

Specimen collection

Mental health care

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

American Care Partners
2017 - 2026

Lpn Charge Nurse

Sleep Hollow Health Care
2016 - 2018

LPN Charge Nurse

Potomac Place
2015 - 2018

LPN Charge Nurse

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
2014 - 2016

Nursing Certification - Nursing

Virginia School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Tc Williams

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