Isatu Kamara
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with over fifteen years of experience in the medical field with a broad range of experience in direct and indirect patient care, healthcare administration, and an expertise in problem resolution. Highly skilled in developing and adapting individualized plans of care, patient advocacy, and relationship building. Seeking to leverage background and experience to secure nursing position with forward-thinking employer.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital City Nurses
Sterling
09.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and dressing residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported rehabilitation activities, encouraging resident participation in exercises.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Leasing Consultant
CIM Cooperation
Alexandria
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in lease negotiations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of tenant information and lease agreements.
- Prepared lease agreements, collected security deposits and rent payments from tenants.
- Processed move-outs by completing final walkthroughs, collecting keys, inspecting unit condition and preparing documentation for accounting purposes.
- Lease terms and price negotiations.
- Ensuring smooth management.
- Conducted property tours for prospective residents and highlighted amenities.
- Managed tenant inquiries and resolved issues in a timely manner.
Professional Administrative Assistant
Inova Health
Falls Church
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Provides administrative support to unit/departments assigned
- Prepared and organized patient records using electronic health systems.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Serves as the first point of contact for patients, family members and visitors with excellent customer service skills.
- Coordinate client transportation to and from medical facilities and home.
- Ordered materials for working units.
- Managed communications between departments to ensure smooth operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thrive at Home
Fairfax
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Assist with medication administration
- Scheduled patients appointments.
- Monitor patient health conditions.
- Document patient care including concerns and outcomes.
- Supported rehabilitation activities, encouraging resident participation in exercises.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ready Hands Home Care
Alexandria
12.2012 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with the health care team.
- Monitored patient health conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments following infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Standard College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA 08.2024 - 10.2025
Professional Administrative Assistant - Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA 12.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Global Health Nursing College
Alexandria, VA 01.2009 - 10.2009
CPR/AED - Basic Life Support
Lawson TEC
04.2026 - 04.2026
Scrum Master 1 & 2 - Scrum Master/Safe Agile
Lionel Scrum Program
Silver Spring, MD 04.2021 - 11.2021
Skills
- Team player
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Electronic charting
- Adaptable
- Direct patient care
- Medical office administration
Certification
- Licenced Practical Nurse, Virginia Board of Nursing, 2026
- Professional Administrative Assistant, Northern Virginia Community College, 2018
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2010
Timeline
CPR/AED - Basic Life Support
Lawson TEC
04.2026 - 04.2026
Associate Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Standard College of Nursing
08.2024 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital City Nurses
09.2023 - Current
Leasing Consultant
CIM Cooperation
11.2022 - 02.2023
Scrum Master 1 & 2 - Scrum Master/Safe Agile
Lionel Scrum Program
04.2021 - 11.2021
Professional Administrative Assistant
Inova Health
03.2019 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thrive at Home
01.2018 - 03.2019
Professional Administrative Assistant - Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
12.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ready Hands Home Care
12.2012 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Global Health Nursing College
01.2009 - 10.2009