Kamica Plummer
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NYCHH- Lincoln Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Unit Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed diversified clerical duties to support unit operations, ensuring efficient workflow
- Managed high-volume phone lines, directing calls, and providing accurate information to callers
- Greeted visitors warmly, offering assistance and information as needed
- Coordinated intercom paging to facilitate timely communication across the unit
- Utilized teletracking to monitor patient movements and ensure efficient bed management
- Organized and maintained discharge and admission documents, meticulously updating patient health history records to support continuity of care
Patient Care Technician
NewYork Presbyterian Hospital – Amenities Unit
03.2016 - 03.2022
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients, assisting with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, skin care, oral hygiene, dressing, and toileting needs, ensuring patient comfort and dignity
- Conducted EKG tests accurately, providing critical data for cardiac assessments
- Regularly obtained vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
- Performed phlebotomy and specimen collection, adhering to strict protocols to maintain sample integrity
- Observed and documented changes in patients' mental, physical, and emotional conditions, communicating effectively with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Patient Care Associate
Lincoln Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence while providing necessary support
- Accurately obtained and recorded vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments
- Performed phlebotomy and EKG tests, ensuring precise and reliable results
- Assisted with patient transport and transfers, prioritizing safety and comfort
- Maintained thorough flow sheet documentation, supporting accurate and timely medical record-keeping
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinitas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Science
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05-2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- American Heart Association -BLS
- Child abuse and maltreatment
- NYS infection control
Achievements
Nursing Honors
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NYCHH- Lincoln Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Unit Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
02.2022 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician
NewYork Presbyterian Hospital – Amenities Unit
03.2016 - 03.2022
Patient Care Associate
Lincoln Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinitas School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Science
Union County College
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