Ishmail Kamara
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Highly qualified board-certified Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the entire health-care team. Solid credentials and diversely experienced with comprehensive background in infectious disease, geriatrics, inpatient care, internal medicine and home health.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Erickson Medical Group
Springfield, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Providing comprehensive care to geriatric patients through assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and disease management.
- Proficient ability to quickly assess and identify patient's needs in office, ALF, SNF and LTC settings.
- Order and interpretation of laboratory studies and imaging
- Consistently applying evidence based knowledge to clinical issues.
- On average seeing 12 to 15 patients in daily.
- Consult with other members of the healthcare team as well as external healthcare providers and hospital staff to coordinate patient care.
Nurse Practitioner
Focus Care
Springfield, VA
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Performed health risk assessment in homes of health plan members
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Nurse Practitioner
Infectious Diseases Physicians, Inc
Annandale, VA
11.2015 - 01.2023
- Provided infectious disease services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic infectious disease conditions.
- Provided care for HIV patients and patients with sexually transmitted infections
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented antibiotic stewardship programs for skilled nursing facilities
- Served in clinical advisor for community based HIV program
Clinical Instructor
Global Health College
Alexandria, VA
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Participated in faculty meetings, committees, and continuing education events to stay current on nursing education trends and best practices.
- Assisted in the development of simulation scenarios to provide realistic patient experiences for students to practice their skills.
RN Supervisor
Mt Vernon Nursing And Rehab Center
Alexandria, VA
07.2011 - 10.2015
- Assist clinical nursing staff with advanced procedures as indicated.
- Supervise 20+ employees to ensure excellence in nursing care for 90+ patients on a daily basis
- Collaborate with and coordinate patients’ clinical care with other multidisciplinary team members to ensure continual provision of quality care.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
George Mason University School of Nursing
Fairfax, Virginia 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University School of Nursing
Fairfax, Virginia05.2010
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Geriatric Treatment
- Preventive Care
- Acute care experience
- Vaccination Administration
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Treatment Planning
- Disease Prevention Education
- Epic Systems
Certification
- ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner #2015005395
- Virginia Board of Nursing NP License # 0021472994
- National Provider Identifier #1114399466
- DEA License #MK3701376
- Virginia Registered Nurse Licensure #0001226244
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Erickson Medical Group
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Focus Care
09.2021 - 12.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Infectious Diseases Physicians, Inc
11.2015 - 01.2023
Clinical Instructor
Global Health College
07.2013 - 12.2015
RN Supervisor
Mt Vernon Nursing And Rehab Center
07.2011 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
George Mason University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University School of Nursing
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