Kadija Conteh
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Professional nurse with robust experience in progressive care settings. Adept at managing complex patient needs with strong clinical skills in monitoring, medication administration, and patient education. Focused on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through collaborative care and effective communication. Highly reliable, flexible, and driven by results-oriented approach to patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
CareOne LTACH (Progressive Care Unit)
09.2024 - Current
- Provided focused and patient-centered care, maintaining quality standards in critical health scenarios.
- Monitored patient status and quickly implemented essential measures for critical stabilization.
- Provided prescribed treatments, monitored physiological indicators, and completed thorough health assessments.
- Enforced infection control protocols through proper hand hygiene prior to each patient interaction.
- Oversaw the operation of ventilators, tracheostomies, and central lines with precision.
- Performed timely medical actions to manage life-threatening conditions efficiently.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Carnegie Post Acute Skilled Nursing
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care by managing medications, tube feedings, and wound treatments.
- Executed thorough assessments to determine patients' overall health status with detailed record-keeping.
- Effectively coordinated numerous patient duties in a dynamic setting.
- Executed measures for infection prevention, ensuring a contamination-free healthcare setting.
- Oversaw work of support personnel to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated referrals to healthcare providers for additional evaluation.
Direct Support Professional/License Practical Nurs
Arc Of Middlesex County
01.2018 - 09.2024
- Ensured resident well-being by administering nursing care on an as-needed basis.
- Maintained accurate records of medical interventions following prescribed instructions.
- Conducted routine assessments of vital signs with meticulous documentation.
- Ensured work environment remained clean and organized, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Facilitated daily activities for clients encompassing hygiene tasks and meal prep.
- Protected residents' rights by rigorously honoring confidentiality.
Direct Support Professional
Community Options, Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2024
- Enhanced quality of life by assisting with essential day-to-day activities.
- Managed medication schedules, recording alterations in patient reactions.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, behaviors, incidents, and medical information
- Provided mobility assistance for people with physical disabilities, covering transferring, ambulation, and the use of assistive tools.
- Strengthened autonomy through targeted training in grooming practices, cooking methods, and household operations.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Preferred Home Health and Nursing Services
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Delivered tailored and empathetic care to patients in home settings.
- Supported ADLs like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Handled essential household chores encompassing cleaning, meal prep, laundry duty along with shopping.
- Created a supportive environment through meaningful interactions with patients.
- Monitored patient surroundings and reduced risk by addressing safety concerns.
- Fostered collaboration across diverse professional disciplines for comprehensive care delivery.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
North Brunswick, NJ04.2024
Associate in Science - Allied Health Pre-Professional
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ08.2021
Early Childhood Care and Education -
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Freetown10.2014
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Patient Assessment and Physical Examination
- Wound Care and Dressing Changes
- Catheterization (Foley and Straight Catheters)
- Medication Administration (including injections)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Blood Draws and Lab Specimen Collection
- Patient Positioning and Mobility Assistance
Certification
- RN License, Compact State Nurse License
- Driver's License
- BLS Certification, 07/01/24 to 07/31/26, Basic life Support (CPR and AED) cognitive and skills evaluation training
- ACLS Certification, 11/01/24 to 11/30/25
- CHHA, 06/01/16 to 11/30/19
- RN, 05/31/26, NJ
Affiliations
- Chamberlain University Alumni
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Additional Information
My Nursing Code: "C.A.R.E. S.H.I.N.E."
C.A.R.E.
- Compassion: Providing empathetic and understanding care to every patient.
- Advocacy: Standing up for patients’ needs and rights.
- Respect: Honoring the dignity and individuality of each patient.
- Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in nursing practice.
S.H.I.N.E.
- Support: Offering emotional and physical support to patients and families.
- Healing: Promoting health and wellness through evidence-based practices.
- Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and honesty in all interactions.
- Nurture: Fostering a caring environment that encourages recovery.
- Empower: Educating and encouraging patients to take charge of their health
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
CareOne LTACH (Progressive Care Unit)
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Carnegie Post Acute Skilled Nursing
07.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Community Options, Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2024
Direct Support Professional/License Practical Nurs
Arc Of Middlesex County
01.2018 - 09.2024
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Preferred Home Health and Nursing Services
06.2016 - 11.2019
Early Childhood Care and Education -
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate in Science - Allied Health Pre-Professional
Middlesex County College
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