Madora Kamara
Lorton,VA
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking meaningful and learning opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Dominion Hospital
Falls Church, VA
11.2021 - Current
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Led prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
- Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Used thermometers or blood pressure gauges to take and record measures of patients' physical condition.
- Communicated with clients and families effectively building lasting relationships.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education, and life skills.
Office Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus
Annandale, VA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets and scanned documents.
- Greeted visitors or callers to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
- Scheduled meetings and prepared conference rooms
Waitstaff
Greensprings Retirement home
Springfield, VA
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
- Greeted newly seated guests promptly, filled water glasses and brought bread to table.
- Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA03-2024
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA12.2020
High School Diploma -
Hayfield Secondary
Alexandria, VA06.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistants
Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VAStandard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VASkills
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Crisis Management
- Active Listening
- Behavior Observation
- Mental Healthcare
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Group Therapy
- Bilingual in English and Krio
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Dominion Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Office Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus
01.2020 - 12.2020
Waitstaff
Greensprings Retirement home
11.2016 - 07.2017
LPN - Nursing
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Hayfield Secondary
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistants
Germanna Community College
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
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