Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Khadijatu B Kamara

Somerset,NJ

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Stonebridge, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Proven ability to implement safety protocols and improve care quality, ensuring a safe and dignified environment for all patients.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Stonebridge
10.2018 - 01.2025
  • Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Supported daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and feeding patients.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and medical equipment.
  • Trained new nursing assistants on protocols for patient care and safety procedures.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and care outcomes.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
  • Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Francis Parker Home
01.2007 - 05.2014
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
03.2005 - 06.2006
  • Assisted in patient intake and medical history documentation to ensure accurate record-keeping.
  • Administered immunizations and medications under physician supervision, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments, optimizing clinic workflow for efficiency.
  • Supported clinical staff by preparing examination rooms and ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to streamline patient care processes and improve service delivery.
  • Maintained electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted physicians in providing quality care through thorough documentation of medical histories and physical examination results.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information by adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times during recordkeeping and communications.
  • Built rapport with diverse populations of patients through compassionate listening skills and empathetic communication.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

Certified Nursing Assistant

McCarick Care Center
02.2002 - 03.2005
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans effectively.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Presbyterian Home Monore
01.2001 - 02.2002
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, ensuring a safe environment.
  • Supported nursing team by documenting patient care information accurately and efficiently.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of patient care protocols.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff, addressing concerns promptly.
  • Engaged in continuous learning about safety standards and best practices in patient care.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

Education

Certificate - EKG Technician, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotom

Manhattan Institute
New York, NY
09.2015

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Patient feeding
  • Basic life support
  • Direct patient care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient relationship building
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Catheter care
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient relations
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Patient assessments
  • Light housekeeping
  • Client documentation
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Medical terminology
  • Computer literate
  • HIPAA
  • Behavior redirection
  • Supply restocking
  • Specimen collection
  • Continuing education
  • Linen management
  • Patient mobility support
  • Community activities
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Call light response
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Patient care and safety
  • Cultural history
  • Collecting specimens
  • Time management
  • Vital signs
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient care quality
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Clinical documentation
  • Certified nursing assistant
  • CPR certification
  • Oral hygiene
  • Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient positioning
  • CPR/AED
  • Observing responses
  • Activities of daily living ADL support

Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant

EKG Technician

Patient Care Technician

Phlebotomist

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Stonebridge
10.2018 - 01.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Francis Parker Home
01.2007 - 05.2014

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
03.2005 - 06.2006

Certified Nursing Assistant

McCarick Care Center
02.2002 - 03.2005

Certified Nursing Assistant

Presbyterian Home Monore
01.2001 - 02.2002

Certificate - EKG Technician, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotom

Manhattan Institute

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