KADIE KAMARA
York,PA
Summary
Dynamic Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care in critical settings at Wellspan York Hospital. Known for exceptional critical thinking and time management skills, effectively managing hemodynamically unstable patients and complex disease processes to improve patient outcomes. Committed to fostering a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach for optimal care delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Wellspan York Hospital- Level 1 Trauma Center
York, PA
10.2022 - Current
- Caring for critically ill patients in a fast paced environment while effectively incorporating critical thinking and problem solving
- Administration & titration of multiple vasopressors, vasoactive, and inotropic drugs in order to decrease systemic decline
- Management of Swan (pulmonary artery) catheters, Intra Aortic Balloon Pump therapy, Impella, and ECMO support
- Management of cardiac arrest patients requiring Target Temperature Management
- Initiation of nephrologist orders for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU setting.
- Responding to cardiac arrests hospital-wide to assist in obtaining intraosseous IV access, performing POC I-Stat testing, and applying the "Lucas" compression device to improve ROSC probability.
- Collaborating with treatment team to hypothesize an optimal and realistic plan for acute patients.
Personal Care Associate
Country Meadows Retirement Community
York, PA
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Use of mechanical lifts in immobilized patients to assist in performing activities of daily living.
- Provide physical and emotional support to patients and families while delivering services to patients with terminal conditions.
- Assisted with ambulation and mobility needs of clients by providing support or using adaptive equipment.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Altoona
Altoona, PA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Collect vital signs and blood glucose levels, ensuring accurate reporting to the primary RN.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
05.2022
Skills
- Vasopressor administration
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- VA/VV ECMO management
- Impella support
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- ECG interpretation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
Certification
- PA State RN Licensure
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale Certificate
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- IHI Certificate
- Child Abuse Clearance
Course Projects
- Researched, wrote, and presented on the Cuban culture and healthcare practices
- Researched and wrote an evidence-based research paper on hygiene and hand washing to prevent nosocomial infections
Leadership Within College Activity
President, Club Cheerleading
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Wellspan York Hospital- Level 1 Trauma Center
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Altoona
10.2021 - 05.2022
Personal Care Associate
Country Meadows Retirement Community
07.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
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