MAMUD Kargbo
Nursing
Sharon Hill,PA
Summary
Dynamic and empathetic healthcare professional with extensive experience across Royal Home Care and Community Services and the Ministry of Health Sierra Leone. Excelled in patient assessments and compassionate caregiving, enhancing patient well-being and safety. Proven adaptability and teamwork skills, achieving significant improvements in care delivery and patient satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Royal Home Care and Community Services
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
Direct Care Worker
Affectionate Home Care
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate techniques..
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
Lecturer
College Of Medicine
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
Senior Nursing Officer (RN).
Ministry of Health Sierra Leone
09.2014 - 11.2023
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continual learning and growth.
- Served as a trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure the highest level of care and support during challenging medical situations.
- Improved best practices across nursing staff by collecting literature, presenting findings during meetings and adopting new methods to reduce costs and improve delivery and quality of care.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Teaching Assistant
Near East University
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Organized materials in classroom spaces and Nursing Laboratory based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help especially in piratical nursing laboratory procedures.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests and Clinical Supervision, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Near East University
Cyprus08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences USL
Freetown SL11-2019
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing
Royal College of Pediatrics And Child Health
Princess Christian Maternity Hospital SL07-2019
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
College of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences USL
Freetown SL12-2013
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- ADL support
- Team collaboration
- Recreational activities
- Crisis management
- Individualized support planning
- Patient assessments
- Safety monitoring
- Medical records management
- Community integration
- Care plan assessment
- Transportation assistance
- Indirect patient care
- Nutrition
- Care delivery
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- Problem-solving
- Empathy and patience
- Adaptability and flexibility
Affiliations
- I am a member of the Honorary Society of Nursing (Sigma Theta Tau).
- I am a member of the International Council of Nurses (ICAN).
- I am a member of the Sierra Leone Nurses and Midwives Council
Certification
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice.
- [Hospital Infection Prevention and Control] [Stellenbosch University South Africa] [2015]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Royal Home Care and Community Services
09.2024 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Affectionate Home Care
04.2024 - 09.2024
Lecturer
College Of Medicine
10.2022 - 11.2023
Teaching Assistant
Near East University
09.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Nursing Officer (RN).
Ministry of Health Sierra Leone
09.2014 - 11.2023
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice.
- [Hospital Infection Prevention and Control] [Stellenbosch University South Africa] [2015]
Master of Science - Nursing
Near East University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences USL
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing
Royal College of Pediatrics And Child Health
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
College of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences USL
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