Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinical Experiences
Community Service
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Rebecca A. Kaoma

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Practical Nursing student with clinical experience in long-term care, subacute, hospital, pediatric, and community health settings. Skilled in patient care, wound management, medication administration, and family teaching. Strong background as a DSP supporting individuals with developmental disabilities while promoting independence and dignity. Committed to delivering safe, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care, and seeking to grow in acute care and long-term care settings as a foundation for future advanced practice goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Supported adults with developmental disabilities in residential settings
  • Assisted with ADLs and provided medication prompts
  • Promoted independence and self-advocacy; encouraged learning new tasks
  • Implemented behavior and crisis intervention plans to ensure safety
  • Facilitated community integration and social skills development
  • Maintained accurate documentation and care notes

Education

Practical Nursing Program -

Western Suffolk BOCES
01.2026

Medical Billing & Coding Certificate - undefined

Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY
04.2021

Skills

  • Vital signs, Wound care, Sterile technique
  • Medication administration, Catheter care
  • Specimen collection, Enteral feeding
  • Trach/Respiratory support, Pediatric care
  • Postpartum care, Patient/Family Teaching
  • EHR documentation, Crisis de-escalation
  • Behavioral support, Safety monitoring
  • Teamwork, Strong communication
  • Cultural sensitivity and Advocacy

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (Anticipated 2026)
  • BLS/CPR Certified (2025)
  • Home Health Aide (HHA), NY
  • Medical Billing & Coding Certificate (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS)

Clinical Experiences

  • Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Dec. 2024 – Mar. 2025
    Long-term care, Respiratory, Day Hab;

Assisted with ADLs, Oxygen therapy, Trach care,
Infection control, Patient teaching.


  • Our Lady of Consolation (OLOC) | Mar. 2025 – Apr. 2025
    Long-term/subacute; Administered medications under RN supervision,

Provided wound/catheter care, Specimen collection, Infection prevention.

  • Southside Hospital | Apr. 2025 – May 2025
    Mother-Baby/Postpartum & Triage; vital signs, APGAR scoring,

Postpartum teaching, Breastfeeding education, and triage/admission support.

  • Pediatric Nursing – Lake Grove | Oct 2025
    Provided care for pediatric patients, including growth and development assessments

Safe medication administration, Family teaching, Health promotion.

  • Community Health Nursing – Suffolk County (Nov 2025)
    Care in community-based settings focused on patient education, Disease prevention
    Health screenings, Promotion of wellness across diverse populations.

Community Service

  • Island Harvest, Food/clothing drives, donation delivery
  • Long Island Cares, Meal service, pantry support
  • St. Hugh of Lincoln Outreach, Clothing/food distribution
  • St. John’s Episcopal Pantry / St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen, Meal service & community support

Timeline

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)
01.2021 - 01.2024

Medical Billing & Coding Certificate - undefined

Hunter Business School

Practical Nursing Program -

Western Suffolk BOCES