Mariama Keita Kamara

• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics
• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature
• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician
• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately
• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

• Attend to patient needs such as collecting blood, inserting foley, performing EKG, splinting, inserting IV line as well as ultrasound IV, giving bed bath, performing CPR, putting patients on heart monitor, performing Istat
• Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.

Prepares operating rooms for use: damp mops and dust all horizontal surfaces before the first case of the day, anticipates and provides needed equipment for surgical cases

• In charge of general housekeeping
• Purchasing of chemicals needed for the job
• Inspecting the job area for customer satisfaction
• Cleaned and maintained all patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors, offices and other assigned areas according to established procedures
• Sanitized patient rooms after discharge using appropriate chemicals and supplies
• Stocked linen closets with fresh linens on a daily basis
• Performed daily cleaning tasks such as dusting, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, emptying wastebaskets, scrubbing toilets and sinks
• Responded promptly to requests from guests or staff for extra cleaning services in guest rooms or public areas.

• Complete all patient daily tasks and take note of daily program results as well as the client behavior
• Passed on the report to the upcoming shift for any undo task on the chart and other important communications
• Assisted nursing staff with patient care, including bathing and dressing patients
• Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and respiration rate.