Maria Treasure Vandy
New Castle,DE
Summary
A highly organized, efficient, and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing, maternal-child health and midwifery, providing compassionate care to sick and vulnerable populations. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient-centered care, with the ability to quickly learn, follow clinical protocols, and adapt to changing healthcare environment
Served as an Aid to the Senior Nursing Officer, providing comprehensive nursing and midwifery support in both hospital and community settings. Skilled in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, as well as general patient assessment, treatment, and health education.
Proven ability to supervise and delegate tasks to healthcare staff, administer medications safely and accurately, and ensure high standards of patient care.
Dedicated skilled in patient education, and care plan development. Committed to enhancing client quality of life through effective support and teamwork.
Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community System in Delaware
Delaware
2025 - Current
- Accurately administering medication to individual as per physician prescription
- Assisting and support individual in their respective home and communities.
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities and community integration.
- Assisted in implementing person-centered care plans to enhance quality of life for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resources for client needs.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Direct Support Professional
Keystone Human Services In Delaware
Delaware
2024 - Current
- Monitored and delivered prescribed medications to individuals, adhering strictly to physician instructions for optimal health outcomes.
- Assisting and support individual in their respective home and community.
Senior Nursing Officer
Ministry Of Health And Sanitation
Lumley Government Hospital Sierra Leone
2022 - 2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and develop care plans.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Managed staffing needs and scheduling work hours for nurses, ensuring sufficient coverage and balanced workload.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and current technological advancements.
- Ensured patient care was delivered efficiently and safely, maintaining quality control standards and enforcing safety protocols.
- Developed and managed budgets for the nursing department, including operational expenses for medical supplies and equipment.
- Planned, developed, and implemented patient care plans aligned with national goals and patient needs
- .Performed physical and emotional patient assessments to identify healthcare needs and develop care plans.
- Administered medications and IV fluids as prescribed by physicians, monitored patient responses, and documented outcomes.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, medications, self-care, and overall health management.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, including treatments, procedures, medications, and test results.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Princess Christiana Maternity Teaching Hospital University Of Sierra Leone
SIERRA Leone, West Africa
2018 - 2022
- Provided prenatal care and education to expectant mothers, enhancing patient understanding of childbirth processes.
- Assisted in labor and delivery procedures, ensuring safety and comfort for patients.
- Monitored maternal and fetal health, responding promptly to any complications during pregnancy and labor.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans tailored to patient needs.
- Scheduled Ante-natal and post-natal visits for clients.
- Family planning and counseling.
- Practice safe delivery and safe motherhood.
Examining and monitoring pregnant women. - Health talk, palpation, and treatment to pregnant women.
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health And Sanitation
Connaught Teaching Hospita Sierra Leone
2014 - 2018
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
- Provide highly skilled care grounded in evidence-based care guidelines and clinical knowledge to patients with complex critical problems.
- Perform pre-operative and post-operative care for patients scheduled for surgical interventions.
- Facilitate healthcare processes on infection prevention and control.
- Ensure patients receive high-quality care.
Education
Medication - Medication
Breakthrough Health Services
Maryland 2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College Of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences
West Africa Sierra Leone 2022
Midwifery - Midwifery
National School of Midwifery
West Africa, Sierra Leone2018
No Degree - Diploma in Nursing
College of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences
West Africa, Sierra Leone 2013
No Degree - Diploma in Community Development Studies Health
Milton Margai College of Education
West Africa, Sierra Leone 2010
No Degree - Certificate in Guidance And Counseling in HIV/AIDS
Milton Margai College of Education And Technology
West Africa, Sierra Leone 2008
No Degree - High School Certificate
Saint Joseph Convent Secondary School
Brrokfields, Freetown 2006
Skills
Staffing and Scheduling: Managing staffing needs and scheduling work hours for nurses- Training and Mentorship: Providing training and mentorship to junior staff
- Patient Care Plan: Planning, developing and implementing care plans and treatment goals to meet a patient’s health needs
Medication Administration: Administering medications and IV fluids as prescribed
Patient Education: Educating patients on their diagnosis, medication, self-care, and anyOther aspects related to direct health:- Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook
- Wound care management and EKG interpretation
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
Accomplishments
Achieved results
Certification
CERTIFICATION
Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Limited Lay Administration of Medications (LLAM) – issued 2024 – present
American Red Cross Training Services
CPR – issued 2024 – present
College of Energy, IT, and Telecommunication
Certificate in Microsoft Office – issued 2017
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (ICAP)
Quality Improvement; Building QI Capacity in Sierra Leone — issued 2016
Academic Health Sciences Center of London, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in Sierra Leone and King’s Health Partners
Infection Prevention and Control Training for Healthcare Workers — issued 2015
Stellenbosch University Hospital IPC Focal
LICENSURE
- ❖ Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing — Issued 04/09/2026
❖ Medication Technician, Maryland Board of Nursing — Issued 10/08/2023 – 01/28/2025
❖ Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Sierra Leone — Issued 2022
❖ Certified Midwife, Sierra Leone — Issued 2018
❖ Registered Nurse in Sierra Leone – Issued 2-14
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Traveling
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Outdoor and Adventure
Physical fitness and wellness
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community System in Delaware
2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Keystone Human Services In Delaware
2024 - Current
Senior Nursing Officer
Ministry Of Health And Sanitation
2022 - 2023
Certified Nurse Midwife
Princess Christiana Maternity Teaching Hospital University Of Sierra Leone
2018 - 2022
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health And Sanitation
2014 - 2018
Medication - Medication
Breakthrough Health Services
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College Of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences
Midwifery - Midwifery
National School of Midwifery
No Degree - Diploma in Nursing
College of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences
No Degree - Diploma in Community Development Studies Health
Milton Margai College of Education
No Degree - Certificate in Guidance And Counseling in HIV/AIDS
Milton Margai College of Education And Technology
No Degree - High School Certificate
Saint Joseph Convent Secondary School