Stella Kamau
Germantown,MD
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing with a proven track record at Buckingham, specializing in infection control and staff development. Leveraged management skills to establish and update policies, enhancing patient care standards. Certified in infection control, adept at leading teams and implementing educational programs to achieve significant improvements in patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Buckingham
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Registered Nurse
Buckingham Choice
09.2010 - 04.2022
- Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating new hire orientation programs, educational in services/clinical programs and training for all nursing personnel.
- Oversees the infection control program as a designated infection preventionist to comply with federal and state regulation and provide training to nursing staff'
- Assist Director of Nursing with management and administrative functions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Attending care plans with other interdisciplinary staff to monitor on progress and right placements for residents, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Med_life Institute of Nursing
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2017
Skills
- Certified in infection control/preventionist
- BLS Instructor
- BLS Certified
- Certified in fit testing
- Shift Scheduling
- Management skill
Certification
BLS CPR/First aide certified
Infection preventionist certified
Fit testing certified
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Buckingham
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Buckingham Choice
09.2010 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Med_life Institute of Nursing