Tanay Kargbo
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Park,MD
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with a robust background in pediatric and acute care nursing, notably as a skilled travel and managerial nurse . Excelled in medication reconciliation and compassionate care, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Leveraged clinical judgment and healthcare regulations knowledge to achieve quality improvement goals, demonstrating an increase in patient satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispensing Nurse
Outlook Recovery
Callaway , MD
09.2024 - Current
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Engaged in initiatives for enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Telephone Triage Nurse
Intellitriage
Lexington Park, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Followed established protocols for handling after-hours calls including transferring calls to on-call physicians when necessary.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Reported any adverse reactions or side effects experienced by patients taking prescribed medications.
- Assessed patient health concerns by listening to telephone inquiries, determining the urgency of the situation, and providing appropriate advice.
- Answered incoming calls from patients seeking medical advice or assistance.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments for follow up visits or referring patients to specialists.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Documented all conversations in electronic medical records system according to established procedures and standards.
- Discussed medication options with patients and sent prescriptions to designated pharmacies.
- Reviewed laboratory test results with patients over the phone in order to explain findings clearly and accurately.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Addressed emergencies swiftly with professional expertise and calm demeanor, ensuring optimal care.
- Reviewed patient feedback to decide upon necessity for further examination by healthcare professionals.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient records and protected sensitive information at all times.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of disease processes, medications, treatments, and management plans for various conditions.
- Offered medical advice and recommendations based on physician guidance and clinical protocols.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Career Staffing Unlimited
Dallas, TX
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Unit Manager
Orchard Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare center
Towson, MD
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Organized and scheduled staff meetings to discuss policies and procedures.
- Analyzed unit performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Adhered to company-wide policies regarding confidentiality of information.
- Resolved complex customer service issues in a timely manner.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates.
- Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, staff, and suppliers.
- Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standards.
- Mentored nursing staff and set unit goals and standards.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints, ensuring satisfaction and maintaining service quality.
- Stocked medical supplies, medications, and equipment to maintain essential items for unit.
- Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.
- Monitored daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Developed innovative solutions for challenging tasks or projects assigned by upper management.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Prepared and presented reports on unit performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Conducted performance reviews for all unit personnel.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Smart Care Nursing Agency
Silver Spring, MD
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Instructed family members on how to properly use medical equipment such as nebulizers, feeding pumps, oxygen tanks.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient visits including assessments, treatments administered and patient responses.
- Provided nursing care plans for children with chronic medical conditions including asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, cancer.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Communicated regularly with primary care physicians regarding patient progress and status updates.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Organized activities that were both fun and beneficial for children's development.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from patients or their families during off hours.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to parents who are caring for a chronically ill child at home.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Performed physical examinations on pediatric patients in the home setting according to established protocols.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ultimate Health School Of Nursing
Manassas, VA11-2019
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication reconciliation
- Intravenous therapy
- Nursing documentation
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical judgment
- Immunization administration
- Geriatric care
- Pharmacology
- Pediatric care
- Medication error prevention
- Acute care nursing
- Mental health support
- Medical documentation
- Health promotion
- Injectable medication delivery
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication interaction awareness
- Medication side effect management
- Home health care
- Topical medication application
- Medication disposal
- Disease prevention
- Dosage calculation
- Medication storage
- Quality improvement
- Oral medication delivery
- Parenteral medication administration
- Enteral medication administration
- Adverse reaction monitoring
- Continuing education
- Chronic disease management
- Patient confidentiality
Affiliations
- Reading
- Taking long walks with my dog
- Listening to calming music for enhanced focus and stress relief
- Watching a good movie
Accomplishments
- Unit Manager
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- IV Training
Timeline
Dispensing Nurse
Outlook Recovery
09.2024 - Current
Telephone Triage Nurse
Intellitriage
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Career Staffing Unlimited
06.2022 - 07.2024
Unit Manager
Orchard Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare center
04.2022 - 10.2023
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Smart Care Nursing Agency
01.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ultimate Health School Of Nursing
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