Amina Cole-Kangbai

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Bowie MD 20715

Email: ad3ve4@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 240-***-****

Summary: Hardworking professionally trained nurse seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner position. Personal qualities include attention to detail, ability to be a self-starter, ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work structured environment, ability to execute many complex tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines, working knowledge of nursing theories, principles and evidenced-based practices and their application to various scenarios, and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of individuals, as well as independently. Licenses

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner November 2023 Registered Nurse January 2016

EDUCATION:

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner August 2023

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix AZ

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honors) April 2019 Successfully completed all required courses for the award of a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Standard College of Nursing, Arlington, VA

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing December 2016 Successfully completed all required courses for the award of an associate of applied Science in Nursing degree. Howard Community College, Columbia, MD May 2014

Completed all pre-requisites for enrollment into the RN, BSN program at a four - year university VMT Education Center, Washington DC

Licensed Practical Nurse 2011

Successfully completed all coursework requirements in fulfillment of a licensed practical Nurse Program

Care Xpert Academy Nursing Assistant School, Silver Spring Maryland 2009 Obtained certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA, G.N.A) Institute of Public Administration and Management, Freetown, Sierra Leone Applied Accounting- Third Year Level 2009

Annie Walsh Memorial School, Freetown, Sierra Leone June 2004 High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE

Promedica Hospice

Registered Nurse April 2022 – Present

Job Responsibilities:

• Performing Straight catheterization at home

• Visiting patient to various settings; private homes, nursing homes, group homes

• Documenting and creating care plans.

• Head-to-toe hospice assessment.

• Providing education to patients and family members.

• Providing bereavement education.

• Providing wound care.

• Perform other assigned duties.

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) June 2021- Present Registered Nurse

Job Responsibilities:

• Admission assessment including daily head-to-toe assessment.

• Administering medications via intravenous line, by mouth, via G-tube.

• Performing EKG.

• Performing straight catheterization.

• Incorporate nursing knowledge and create care plans.

• Provide education to patients and family members upon discharge.

• Perform other duties assigned.

Charge Nurse duties

• Lead a team of nurses on duty as assigned

Fairland Nursing Center

Silver Spring, MD

Registered Nurse Jan. 2017- Dec. 2021

Job Responsibilities:

• Incorporated nursing knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness.

• Implemented an individualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families.

• Performed hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for clients.

• Provided direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, demonstrates professional judgment, uses problem solving techniques and time-management principles, and delegates appropriately.

• Coordinated nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals.

• Performed J and G-Tube care including insertion and removal

• Administered medications as prescribed authorize drug refills as well as provide detailed prescriptions to pharmacies

• Performed nursing process- assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of designated group of residents.

• Demonstrated knowledge of resident’s physical, social, emotional, and psychological needs based upon resident’s health care plan/needs.

• Adhered to all established Standard of Nursing Practices and NLCS policies and procedures.

• Responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment on the unit and for promoting teamwork.

• Ensured continuity and quality of care on the assigned unit.

• Identified needs for other services/disciplines for residents and intervenes appropriately.

• Documented admissions and completes ongoing nursing assessments of residents.

• Took lead in creating a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, productivity, mentoring and cooperation.

• Other duties assigned.

Fairland Nursing Center

Nurse Manager July 2021- Dec. 2021

• Created departmental goals and objectives and ensured that they were fulfilled by the workforce.

• Maintained and arranged the facility's records.

• Created nurse work schedules.

• Ensured that nurses performed their duties in compliance with applicable legislation.

• Help improve the level of treatment provided to patients in terms of quality and efficiency.

• Resolved any issues that patients may have at the institution. Fairland Nursing Home, Genesis

Silver Spring, Maryland March 2013- January 2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Responsibilities:

Provided vent care to vent dependent patients

• Performed suctioning

• Supervised nursing assistants

• Educated patients and staff on Infection control

• Performed managerial functions as needed

• Prepared and implemented patient care plans

• Administered medications and appropriately documented medication administration using the MAR

• Collected patient specimen as needed

• Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures

• Authorized drug refills and provided detailed drug prescription information to pharmacies as needed

• Closely monitored acute conditions

• Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and performed urine analyses

• Ensured efficiency of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens

• Reviewed documentation to ensure compliance to state and federal regulations

• Performed monthly POS to ensure proper reconciliation of medications and treatment procedures

St. John’s Community Services

Annandale, Virginia

Licensed Practical Nurse Jan 2014 – 2018

• Supported people with developmental disabilities with their activities of daily living

• Took vital signs for people with developmental disabilities and document appropriately

• Performed range of motion as needed

• Implemented all fall prevention protocols during transfer and ambulation

• Administered prescribed medications to people with developmental disabilities

• Trained direct support staff and delegate medication administration to staff as needed

• Reviewed and transcribed monthly medications for people with developmental disabilities

• Updated medication administration records for people with developmental disabilities ABA home health

Maryland

GNA/CNA June 2010 to 2011

Job Functions:

• Supported patients with their activities of daily living

• Took patients’ vital signs and document appropriately

• Performed range of motion as needed

• Prepared and served patient meals at mealtime

• Provided companionship service

• Implemented all fall prevention protocols during patient ambulation

• Reminded patients on taking their prescribed medications

• Performed light housekeeping as needed

St. Thomas More Nursing Center

LPN May 2012-December 2012

• Administered medication

• Performed G-tube care

• Performed wound care

• Performed Diabetic management

• Performed suctioning

• Collected patient specimen as needed

Manger position in 2013 for 6 months

Supervisor since 2017 to date

SKILLS

• Working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, power point, publisher,

• Ability to work with tight schedules and meet deadline

• A self-starter

• Dependable

• Working knowledge of nursing documentation systems (EPIC, PCC, CERNER, etc.)

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