Kamilah Poku-Christian
New York,United States
Summary
I have worked as a nurse since September 2017. During this time, I have worked in a variety of units which helped me increase my adaptability, time management, interpersonal communication and find my passion for helping others. My experience on a Medical-Surgical unit helped create a solid foundation for my nursing skills and helped me create great time management skills. My experience in Post Partum increased my confident in teaching patients and families about breastfeeding, newborn education, and more. Over the last 5 years, the NICU has challenged me and has brought me so much joy. I'm very blessed to have found a bedside unit that I have enjoyed and learned so much from, but as I get older, I am looking to move away from bedside nursing while continuing to serve in healthcare. Serving as a Clinician Impact Onboarding Specialist will allow me to continue helping others within healthcare and my community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
- Assist NICUs nationwide who are short-staffed by working as a contract nurse for the unit for 3 months or more
- Adapting quickly to new units, learning specific hospital policies, and asking questions to ensure that care meets that particular hospital's standard at a minimum
- Experiencing a variety of NICUs - level 2 and level 3 facilities, and the Cardiac NICU
- Continuing to provide effective NICU care while creating strong interpersonal relationships with the staff nurses, unit managers, and physicians
- Being flexible while on assignment and floating to different units such as the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Post Patrum, general pediatric units, Cardiac Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Labor and Delivery.
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Support other nursing staff as a resource nurse - one of three nurses on the unit whose role is specifically to help & support staff with admissions, decompensating patients, difficult labs & sticks, septic workups, and emergencies
- Manage one section of the unit as zone leader - leader of a specific area of the unit. In charge of that area's huddle where all nurses discuss pertinent patient information, educate nursing floating from other units in the zone, help with difficult assignments, and communicate to the charge nurse if any assignments are inappropriate
- Preside over neonates that have a variety of diagnoses such as intraventricular hemorrhages, seizures, respiratory distress, necrotizing enterocolitis, tracheal esophageal fistulas, as well as genetic anomalies. Educate parents about complex diagnoses in a clear and concise manner
- Manage bedside care of 1 to 2 critically ill neonates in a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit, continuously assess patients for minute changes that could correlate with early warning signs of decompensation or progressing sickness and communicate the medical team promptly
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center - Hutzel Women's Hospital
Detroit, MI
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Providing care for 2 to 3 mother-baby couplets and gynecology patients monitoring newborns from 4 hours of life until discharge to ensure they are stable and healthy.
- Educating parents on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, typical and atypical newborn behavior. Teaching mothers on the signs and symptoms of c-section infections
- Notifying the physician if there are any problems with the infant such as low blood sugars, temperature instabilities, or abnormalities in vital signs. Transferring the infant to a higher level of care when appropriate
- Monitoring for signs & symptoms of postpartum hemorrhage, informing the physician if symptoms arise, and acting promptly to prevent blood loss. Transferring the mother to a higher level of care when appropriate
- Coordinating discharges with interdisciplinary team members and providing education for families.
Registered Nurse
Windsor Regional Hospital
Windor, Ontario, Canada
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Care of 4-5 patients who were preparing for and/or recovering from medical or surgical procedures. Providing care management for a variety of complex diagnoses such as post-operative malrotation care, ostomy creation and care, vascular necrosis, collapsed lungs, and necrotic wound care for uncontrolled diabetics.
- Administering medications, communicating clearly and promptly with physicians, family members, and other members of the healthcare team
- Teaching patients and their families about new diagnoses, new medications, and post-op care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada06.2017
Skills
- Working with EPIC database and CERNER System
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
- Rover for EPIC
- Strong understanding of the healthcare workflow
Certification
- State of California Nursing License, 95197109, 08/2024
- State of New York Nursing License, 850581, 07/31/2025
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 06/2026
- BLS - Basic Life Support, 02/2025
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 02/2025
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 05/2025
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/08/1995
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Canadian
Timeline
Registered Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
08.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center - Hutzel Women's Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Windsor Regional Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor