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Salamatu Kamara

Felton,DE

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Complete Care at Silver Lake, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional direct care and effective communication. Proficient in recording vital signs and maintaining HIPAA compliance, I advocate for patient needs while fostering a safe and dignified environment for diverse populations.

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Complete Care at Silver Lake
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Pines Nursing and Rehab
11.2022 - 11.2022
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St Mary's Children Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2022
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

New York Presbyterian Queens
04.2016 - 11.2022
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

Queensborough Community College
Queens, NY

Associate of Science -

Queensborough Community College
Queens, NY

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
01-2026

Skills

  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Direct patient care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Safety precautions
  • Geriatric care
  • Reliable team player
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Colostomy care
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Specimen collection
  • Patient lifting
  • Transfer techniques
  • Pediatric care
  • Medical office administration
  • Tracheostomy care
  • G-tube care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Feeding assistance expert

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Complete Care at Silver Lake
01.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Pines Nursing and Rehab
11.2022 - 11.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

St Mary's Children Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

New York Presbyterian Queens
04.2016 - 11.2022

Queensborough Community College

Associate of Science -

Queensborough Community College

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Wilmington University

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