Zainab Kamara-suma
Lorton,VA
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Manager with a proven track record at The Virginian, adept at leading teams to achieve improved patient care quality. Skilled in developing comprehensive care plans and budget management, demonstrating quick learning abilities and a kind, understanding approach. Excelled in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly enhancing treatment strategies and patient satisfaction. Dedicated and compassionate Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Thrive Home Health Care Services
02.2021 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Nurse
American Care Partner
08.2010 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Clinical Teacher
Salvation Accadamy
01.2010 - 03.2016
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Nurse Supervisor
Sleepy's Nursing Center
02.2008 - 09.2009
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with medical providers which facilitated improved collaboration between nurses and physicians resulted in more effective treatment strategies being implemented swiftly.
- Upheld high standards of nursing practice through continuous education on current trends, emerging challenges in healthcare delivery systems, best practices in leadership roles within the profession 14.
Nurse Case Manager
Ruxton
06.2006 - 09.2008
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Nurse Manager
The Virginian
03.2004 - 10.2006
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2012
Lpn Diploma - Nursing
A&D School of Nursing
Washington, DC06.2004
Skills
Helpful
Quick learner
Smart
Useful
Quick on feet
Kind and understanding
Certification
CPR
BLS
Timeline
Nurse
Thrive Home Health Care Services
02.2021 - Current
Nurse
American Care Partner
08.2010 - Current
Clinical Teacher
Salvation Accadamy
01.2010 - 03.2016
Nurse Supervisor
Sleepy's Nursing Center
02.2008 - 09.2009
Nurse Case Manager
Ruxton
06.2006 - 09.2008
Nurse Manager
The Virginian
03.2004 - 10.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Lpn Diploma - Nursing
A&D School of Nursing
CPR
BLS
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