Yayoh Kamara
Laurel,United States
Summary
Seasoned Hospice RN and Case Manager with a proven track record at Liberty Home Staffing, I excel in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and comprehensive case management. Expert in electronic medical documentation and the triaging/ on-call process. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice RN / Case Manager
Liberty Home Staffing
05.2015 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of client's current functioning, physical and mental status, and overall well-being
- Collaborate with client and involved parties to identify short-term and long-term care planning goals
- Develop and implement a care plan based on clinical assessment, client-identified strengths, goals, and needs
- Provide short-term or long-term evaluation of client's physical, mental, cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual, financial, and legal needs
- Develop and maintain ongoing effective relationships with client, family, friends, legal and financial representatives, healthcare providers, and community agencies through collaboration, advocacy, and decision-making regarding the needs of client
- Intervene on behalf of client to address abuse and neglect issues and matters of client's rights
- Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and treatment approaches provided to clients and modify approach when necessary
- Rotate 'on call' duty
- Consult w/ patients and assist w/ completion of Medicaid / Medicare / PAC applications, other public support program applications, as well as admissions applications
- Participated in and presented in-service programs
- Processed orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition
- Completed certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries
- Referred to Physical Therapists, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker for those patients requiring their specialized skills
- Conducted patient care conferences on patient assigned to case load
Supervisory Care Manager
CareFirst BCBS/DC
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Complete comprehensive initial assessments of members per regulated timelines and determines who may qualify for case management based on clinical judgment, changes in member's health or psychosocial wellness, and triggers identified in the assessment
- Develop and implements a case management plan in collaboration with the member, caregiver, physician and/or other appropriate healthcare professionals and member's support network to address the member needs and goals
- Conducts face-to-face or home visits as required
- Performs ongoing monitoring of the care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly
- Maintains ongoing member case load for regular outreach and management
- Promote integration of services for members including behavioral health care and long term services and supports/home and community to enhance the continuity of care for Molina members
- Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and informal ICT collaboration
- Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts
- Assesses for barriers to care, provides care coordination and assistance to member to address concerns
On Call/Triage - Admissions RN
Washington Home & Community Hospice
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Performed the initial admissions evaluation visit
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of client's current functioning, physical and mental status, and overall well-being
- Collaborate with client and involved parties to identify short-term and long-term care planning goals
- Develop and maintain ongoing effective relationships with client, family, friends, legal and financial representatives, healthcare providers, and community agencies through collaboration, advocacy, and decision-making regarding the needs of client
- Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and treatment approaches provided to clients and modify approach when necessary
- Rotate 'on call' duty
- Maintain electronic medical record via computer documentation system
- Used Tele Health protocol to deliver patient care remotely
Inpatient Hospice RN
Hospice of Charles County
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient
- Provide dietary counseling
- Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures
- Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and team members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition
- Coordinate, teach and supervise the nursing care of Hospice patients and families/caregivers
- Work in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team/group
- Plan and manage the nursing component of the hospice caseload
- Make initial and ongoing nursing assessments, judgments and treatment decisions based on patient and family/caregiver needs and wishes and in accordance with her/his professional skills
RN Admissions CM
MEDSTAR VNA
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Home Health Nursing
- Managed a patient caseload of 20 – 30 patients in which I case managed and developed a nursing Care plan to include goals of interdisciplinary team members
- Completed appropriate initial individual assessments and re-evaluations
- Completed OASIS-C documentation and surveillance reports via Horizon computerized system
- Communicated effectively, respectfully, and efficiently with patients, families, and members of the Interdisciplinary team
- Provided education and training to Patients and Family members regarding disease management; medication management; and infection control/disease prevention
- Prepared clinical and progress notes ensuring that documentation is completed within 24hours
- Supported and monitored compliance of the individual’s self-administration and handling of prescribed medications
- Provided education and training regarding disease management; medication management; and infection control/disease prevention to clients and family
- Advocated on behalf of patient/family to express patient needs/desires
- Participated in in-service programs, and supervised and taught nursing assistants and other nursing personnel
- Assessed on-going patient status and perform skilled nursing interventions; i.e.; wound care; IV infusion care/management; pt
- /family education; medication management; wound care; GI/GU management; took new MD orders
- Coordinated services with PT/OT/MSW/HHA, and inform the physician and other interdisciplinary personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs
- Home Health Nursing
Staff RN
Sinai Hospital - Life Bridge Health
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Implemented patient care for up to 24 bed hospital Oncology floor
- Documented pt
- Assessment, Implementation, Discharge, Transfer, etc
- Via Electronic computer documentation system
- Initiated, administered and monitored infusion of Blood and other Blood products
- Initiated, administered, and monitored chemotherapy and other IV infusions
- Managed side effects of disease process and chemotherapeutic agents i.e.: pain, nausea, vomiting, comfort, etc
- Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Provided counseling and education to patients and families on health care needs, disease process, conditions, and options
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Advocated on behalf of patient/family to express patient needs/desires
- Initiated IV therapy and Blood draws
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowie State University
01.2011
Skills
- Advanced proficiency w/ electronic medical documentation systems
- Tele Health
- Digital information and communication technologies
- Typing 60 words/minute
- Motivational Interviewing techniques
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Private, HMO, PPO insurance coverage plans
- Experience with Dementia
- Experience with Pediatrics
- Experience with Hospice
- Experience with MS
- Experience with Autism
- Experience with Mental Retardation
- Experience with Alzheimer’s
- Experience providing mobile services for individuals with Substance abuse/addictions
- Experience with bipolar
- Experience with clinical depression
- Experience with other psychiatric diagnosis
- Excellent clinical skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of federal, state and local patient rights laws
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of use of equipment
- Knowledge of infection control standards
- Punctuality
- 100% attendance
- Energetic
- Hardworking
- Ability to work efficiently with a variety of cultural backgrounds
- Experience working on a psychiatric Mobile treatment / ACT team
- Experience with g-tubes
- Experience with ventilators
- Experience with tracheostomies
- Experience with C-PaP
- Experience with Bopp
- Experience with wound dressing
- Experience with wound vacuums
- Experience with IV infusions
- Experience with EKG interpretations
- Experience with ABG
- Experience with fluids and electrolytes
- Experience with PICC lines maintenance
- Experience with Blood draw
- Experience with Starting peripheral IV
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Sorority of Nursing
- BSU Student Nursing Association
- Golden Key International Honors Society
- Bowie State University Honors Society
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Maryland Board of Nursing (Compact), 01/01/11
- Certified Case Manager Certification (CCM), 01/01/21
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 01/01/18, 01/01/20
- Accredited Project Manager Certification (APRM)
- Scrum Master Accredited Certification (SMAC)
- CERNER computer documentation system Certified, 01/01/18
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteered at Greenbelt Community Center Thanksgiving food drive
- Tutored at BSU math lab (Algebra and Pre-Cal)
- Volunteered at local CC doing phlebotomy lab screens for HIV blood screening for a homeless outreach program
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Supervisory Care Manager
CareFirst BCBS/DC
03.2021 - 05.2023
On Call/Triage - Admissions RN
Washington Home & Community Hospice
01.2017 - 12.2019
Inpatient Hospice RN
Hospice of Charles County
03.2016 - 09.2018
Hospice RN / Case Manager
Liberty Home Staffing
05.2015 - Current
RN Admissions CM
MEDSTAR VNA
06.2012 - 01.2014
Staff RN
Sinai Hospital - Life Bridge Health
08.2011 - 11.2013
Masters of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowie State University
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