Isatu Bangura
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with focus on Medical-Surgical Unit. Background includes patient care coordination, post-surgery recovery and discharge planning. Strengths include critical thinking, time management and communication skills. Made significant impact in previous roles by improving patient satisfaction and streamlining workflow processes.
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, California
02.2002 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Special in taking stroke patients during their stay in the hospital, providing education and teaching on how to recognize stroke symptoms and prompt responses to medical care.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
National College of Nursing
Freetown, Sierra Leone05-1996
Skills
- Electronic health record
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Stroke-certified
- ACLS and BLS certified
- medical-surgical certified
- Post-op head and neck surgery certified
- Post-op lung surgery certified
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Crisis management
- Quality improvement
- Health promotion
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural competency
- Treatment planning
- Patient examination
- Community program referrals
- Test interpretations
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- CPR/AED
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient discharge
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Time management abilities
- Strong medical ethic
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Shared governance
- Decision-making
- Preventive health
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Coordinating referrals
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Patient education and counseling
- Unit oversight
- Performing ekgs
- Chest pain management
- Infectious disease control
- Life-sustaining machines
- Insulin medication assistance
- Family and patient support
- Strong clinical judgment
- Heartsaver first aid
- Task prioritization
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Patient assessments
- Goal setting
- Patient care planning
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Procedure assistance
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Written communication
- Neurological care
- Medical supply management
- Testing and diagnostics
- Interpersonal communication
Affiliations
- Ethical Fashion
- Cooking
- Taking vacations with friends and family
- Social outside of work with coworker and there families.
- Love watching movies of other cultures.
- Taking long walks after working hours.
Accomplishments
- Charge nurse role.
- Relief in higher class role when there is need for acting Assistance nurse manager.
- multiple simply the best nurse certificates and awards from,management peers, patients and patients family members.
- Cardiac Tele monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythm.
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- STROKE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente
02.2002 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
National College of Nursing