Hawa Kamara
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Proven Certified Nursing Assistant from Birmingham Green Nursing Home, adept in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Excelled in providing emotional support and healthcare ethics, ensuring high-quality patient comfort. Demonstrated reliability and empathy, significantly enhancing patient well-being and fostering positive relationships.
Hardworking advocate on behalf of marginalized populations to create meaningful changes.
Experienced with working with communities by conducting needs assessment and monitoring project implementations while working as a field officer for the National Commission for Social Action.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Birmingham Green Nursing Home
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Gender and Juvenile Advocate
Sierra Leone Court Monitoring Program
02.2006 - 03.2009
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Conducted comprehensive client interviews, gathering relevant information to build strong case foundation.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
- Managed complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
Community Field Officer
National Commission for Social Action
12.2005 - 02.2006
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust and open lines of communication during site visits and meetings.
- Expedited decision-making processes by presenting comprehensive reports containing vital field insights to senior leadership teams regularly.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively while adhering to deadlines under challenging conditions in the field.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2025
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
NY
New York04.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English And Sociology
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone12.2004
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Documenting behaviors
- End of life care
- Healthcare ethics
- CPR Certification
- Emotional and Social Support
- Active Listening
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Birmingham Green Nursing Home
02.2024 - Current
Gender and Juvenile Advocate
Sierra Leone Court Monitoring Program
02.2006 - 03.2009
Community Field Officer
National Commission for Social Action
12.2005 - 02.2006
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
NY
Bachelor of Arts - English And Sociology
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
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