Nantenen Kaba
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dynamic nursing student with hands-on experience at Mercy University, excelling in patient-centered care and therapeutic communication. Proven ability to support diverse populations, including pediatric and maternal patients, while fostering collaboration and cultural competence. Committed to enhancing community health through advocacy and education initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student - Clinical Rotations
Mercy University
New York, NY
05.2025 - 2026
- Fundamentals of Nursing: Supported patient care through vital signs, safety checks, assistance with activities of daily living, and foundational nursing assessments.
- Pediatric Clinical: Assisted in providing age-appropriate care, supporting children and families, while reinforcing comfort and safety.
- Maternity/OB Clinical: Supported prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care, with a focus on patient education and family-centered support.
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical: Applied therapeutic communication to support patients experiencing mental health challenges in a respectful, structured environment.
- Community Advocacy / Community Health: Participated in community assessments, health education, and advocacy-based initiatives to promote population health.
Lead UPK Teacher
Dawning Village
Harlem, NY
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Led a classroom of young learners, creating a structured, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment
- Collaborated closely with families and multidisciplinary staff to support children's academic, social, and emotional growth
- Demonstrated leadership, organization, and effective communication in a fast-paced setting
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented individualized instruction to support diverse learner needs.
UPK Assistant Teacher
Northside Center Day School
Brooklyn, NY
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported classroom instruction and daily routines for early learners
- Worked with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning and positive behavior
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment aligned with educational and behavioral standards
- Collaborated with staff to develop engaging educational activities and projects.
Health Education & Communication Assistant
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted with health education initiatives focused on physical, mental, social, and environmental wellness
- Supported community outreach, event coordination, and administrative organization
Child Care Provider
BronxWorks
Bronx, NY
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Supervised children's safety and daily activities while promoting positive behavior and engagement
- Assisted with meals, routines, and structured programming
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy University
The Bronx, NY12.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lehman College, City University of New York
The Bronx, NY05.2023
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Therapeutic communication
- Vital signs and assessments
- Pediatric and maternal support
- Mental health awareness
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Cultural competence
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Languages
Mandinka
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Student - Clinical Rotations
Mercy University
05.2025 - 2026
Lead UPK Teacher
Dawning Village
09.2023 - 05.2025
UPK Assistant Teacher
Northside Center Day School
04.2022 - 08.2023
Health Education & Communication Assistant
Borough of Manhattan Community College
01.2018 - 01.2019
Child Care Provider
BronxWorks
07.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lehman College, City University of New York