Practical Nurse Licensed
Resume:
Kimberly Kamara
**** * *** ** ******* SALEM, NC *7101
************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 20+ years of experience across SNF, LTC, and Rehab facilities.
Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and fostering a positive, supportive environment.
Adept at medication administration, wound care, and chronic disease management.
Having CPR and willing to take BLS(AHA) if offered.
Fully Covid Vaccinated.
Start Date: Two weeks from the offer date
RTO: None.
Available for interview: M-F (12PM – 5PM) EST.
EDUCATION
Practical Nurse: Nursing VMT - Washington, D.C. Mar 2002
Capscare Academy - Florida Current Associate of Science: Nursing program
SKILLS
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in EMR and Microsoft Office
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION:
LPN License Compact- MD #LP38759 May 2025
CPR ID#: 185938
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Metro Nursing Agency Sep 2024 - Present
Genesis Healthcare, MD
Restore Health Rehabilitation Center, MD
LPN (Pick up Shifts)
Patient Ratio: 1:20
Bed Size: 56-70
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
House calls Of Washington DC May 2018 - Sep 2024
CCM/ Nurse care manager (Remote)
Patient Ratio: N/A
Bed Size: N/A
Assessments
Intake of new Patients
Transcribe orders
Referrals
charting via EMR systems
Care management of patients
Americare in Home Nursing - Springfield, VA Sep 2017- May 2018
Nurse Liaison (Travel Assignment)
Patient Ratio: N/A
Bed Size: N/A
Function as a liaison between Americare and contracted facilities as an on-site person
Interview and assess potential clients prior to discharge in order to determine appropriateness
to receive skilled homecare
Act as a community spokesperson by representing the agency at community affairs and events
Assisted in monthly meetings
Establishing and maintaining relationships with key healthcare providers and referral resources
Evaluating patients in various levels of healthcare continuum and assessing their needs
Genesis healthcare - Clinton, MD May 2016 - Sep 2017
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Charge Nurse
Patient Ratio: 1: 15
Bed Size: 56
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer,
Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and
diseases.
Deanwood Rehab and Wellness Center - Washington, DC Feb 2015 - Nov 2016
LPN (Wound care nurse)
Patient Ratio: 1: 12
Bed Size: 117
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Wound care
Metro Nursing - New Carrollton, Maryland Mar 2002 - Jul 2015
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Patient Ratio: 1: 20
Bed Size: 67
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Provided all daily Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer,
Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and
diseases.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Ensure HIPAA compliance.
Followed infection control procedures.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Gladys Spellman Specialty Hospital & Nursing Center - Hyattsville, MD Jun 2004 - Nov 2012
LPN (Wound care nurse)
Patient Ratio: 1: 12
Bed Size: 46
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Followed infection control procedures.
Ensure HIPAA compliance.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
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