Nanyazi Jamirah
Leominster,MA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at The Highlands, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care plan development and therapeutic communication. Skilled in wound care management and dedicated to providing empathetic end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Highlands
07.2025 - Current
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic patient care approach.
- Educated patients and families about health management and post-discharge plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments in accordance with protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Provided compassionate personal care, including bathing and grooming patients.
ABA Counselor- Residential
Melmark New England
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered individual and group counseling sessions to support client emotional and behavioral development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored treatment plans for clients.
- Monitored client progress, adapting strategies to ensure effective therapeutic outcomes.
- Facilitated crisis intervention, employing de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Certified Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care Home
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of dosages.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within patient living spaces to promote health standards.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates during team meetings effectively.
- Trained new aides in best practices for patient care and hygiene protocols.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying potential health issues early on for prompt intervention by medical professionals when necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
- Educated family members on patient care techniques, empowering them to support their loved ones more effectively.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
Fitchburg, MA06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Procurement And Logistics
Makerere University
Uganda-Kampala 01-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Wound care management
- Care plan development
- Infection control protocols
- Dimentia trianing
- Therapeutic communication skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- CPR and BLS
- IV
- Emergency response
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Dementia support training
- IV Certifiaction
- CPR and BLS
Languages
English
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Highlands
07.2025 - Current
ABA Counselor- Residential
Melmark New England
01.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care Home
03.2019 - 04.2023
No Degree - Nursing
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
Bachelor of Arts - Procurement And Logistics
Makerere University