Fatumata Kante
Rochester,NY
Summary
Energetic Nurse Aide with 1.5 of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Maplewood Nursing Home
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Educated new hires on policies and procedures related to the nursing assistant role within the facility.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
Nursing Assistant
the Pearl Nursing Center
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Hairstylist
Mariame Beauty
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Performed chemical treatments such as perms and relaxers.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Set up workstation and treatment room with products, equipment and supplies to facilitate services .
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY01-2026
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Infection Control
- ADL support
- Patient Assessments
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Monitoring fluids
- Family support and assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Quick problem solver
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Maplewood Nursing Home
05.2024 - 09.2025
Nursing Assistant
the Pearl Nursing Center
08.2023 - 04.2024
Hairstylist
Mariame Beauty
01.2018 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Monroe Community College
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