Ma-Qura Kamaah
Staten Island Care Center
STATENISLAND,NY
23
years of professional experience
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration and patient management. Committed to delivering compassionate care and ensuring patient safety through effective communication and clinical judgment.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
23 Years- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Mentored new LPNs, enhancing team efficiency and skill development.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined patient intake procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Conducted training sessions on best practices for infection control and safety compliance.
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing the risk of complications or infections.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families coping with illness or injury, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Communicated effectively with patients'' family members regarding treatment plans and progress updates, providing reassurance during difficult times.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
23 Years- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained accurate patient records, supporting effective care coordination and communication.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring a responsive approach to care delivery and support services.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Compassionate care
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Health education
Patient evaluations
EMR / EHR
Emergency response
Patient relationship building
Patient triaging
ADL assistance
Patient intake
Preventive care
Caregiving skills
Transcribing orders
Palliative care
Staff supervision
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient management
Behavioral assessment
Rehabilitation techniques
Chronic disease management
Mental health support
Writing reports
Home health care
Medication reconciliation
End-of-life care
Pain management
Preoperative care
Patient safety protocols
Quality assurance
Anatomy
[State] licensed practical nurse
Charting and recording
Cultural competence
HIPAA protocols
Staff direction and task delegation
Tracking symptoms
Strong clinical judgment
CPR/AED
Dementia knowledge and care
Patient charting
Nursing intervention evaluations
Patient support
Specimen collection
Intravenous medications
Patient education
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Certified in CPR/AED
Documenting incidents
Caring for wounds
Educating families
Licensed practical nurse
[Type] EMR software
Empathetic and compassionate
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Staten Island Care Center
08.2003 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Staten Island Care Center
08.2003 - CurrentRead More
Sierria Alied School of Nursing
Associate of Science from LPN
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