Adama Kamara

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Silver Spring MD 20904

301-***-****

adbm5r@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with over 10 years experience as a Nursing Assistant). Also Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings.

LICENSES & SKILLS

Licenses

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

CPR & First Aid Certified

Skills

Team Oriented

Promoted Patient Care & Safety and Sanitation of Environment

Diagnostic Testing, Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring

Privacy / HIPAA Regulations, Patient Advocacy and Support

EXPERIENCE

CNA / GNA

07/2011 - Present

Transitional Health Care of Capital City

(Formerly Known as Washington Nursing Facility)

Well versed in taking vital signs; temperature, blood pressure, pulses and respiration

Adept at bathing, dressing and feeding of residents

Highly skilled in utilizing restorative measures in resident/patient care

Proven record of collecting accurate specimen

Able to give compassionate care to clients and residents

In-depth knowledge of ensuring the personal hygiene and nutrition standards of residents

Profound ability to provide patients with oral care, hair care and nail care

First-hand experience in assisting residents in transportation and ambulation

Capable of handling bowel and bladder and recording results of the same

Outstanding organizational abilities demonstrated through caregiving positions

Strong desire to serve ill, disabled, and elderly residents

Proven ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents and family members

Demonstrated patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition

Skilled in performing various housekeeping duties; cleaning of care areas, and stocking and disposal of linen

CNA 06/11-11/11

Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home

Provide bedside patient care by:

–Checking and recording vital signs; blood pressure and temperature

– Measuring patient’s height and weight

–Collecting body fluids for testing purpose

– Assisting with bedpans and urinals

Assist patients with managing nutritional needs by:

–Preparing and checking food trays

– Feeding

– Monitoring food intake

Help patients with mobility by:

–Managing personal hygiene and bathing

–Providing nail, hair and skin care

– Assisting with dressing and undressing

Perform basic operation and maintenance of medical equipment

Record patient information in manual and computerized logs

Transport patients between procedure rooms and appointments

Assist clients with household services such as cleaning and grocery shopping

Answer patient calls and respond to emergencies

Administer enema, douches and dressings as directed

Turn and position patients as required

EDUCATION

Maralex Allied Health Educational Services

01/14 – 03/14

Alexandria, VA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License

Cambridge Nursing School 03/08 – 04/08

Hyattsville, MD

Nursing Aide Program

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