Umunatu Kamara
Silver Spring
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in phlebotomy and patient care. Skilled in high-stress environments, excelling in communication, compassion, and time management. Proficient in EMR systems and delivering accurate patient data handling. Collaborative team player, adaptable to change, and committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathy, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality care. Reliable and results-driven, maintaining a supportive environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool Clinical Technician
INOVA
05.2024 - Current
- Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control procedures and proper equipment handling techniques.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication skills.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, and oxygen therapy devices.
- Facilitated rapid response to critical events in the Emergency Department by remaining alert, prepared, and engaged throughout each shift.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by communicating pertinent information at shift handovers or transferring between departments.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in a high-stress environment with unpredictable situations arising throughout each shift.
LPN Student Nurse
Bowling Green Health & Rehabilitation Centeren
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Student Nurse
Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
LPN Student Nurse
Mary Washington Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Clinical Technician - IMCU/ PCU
INOVA
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control procedures and proper equipment handling techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, gathering vital signs, medical histories, and presenting symptoms for accurate diagnosis.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication skills.
- Helped maintain a clean clinical environment through regular equipment sterilization procedures, reducing the risk of infections or complications.
- Assisted in the training of new Clinical Technicians through mentorship and demonstrating best practices in clinical settings.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
Patient Care Technician - Stroke
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by applying therapeutic techniques as instructed by physical therapists.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA01-2025
Skills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Customer service
- Patient care
- Basic nursing care
- Computer skills
- Data entry
- Time management
Timeline
LPN Student Nurse
Bowling Green Health & Rehabilitation Centeren
08.2024 - 10.2024
LPN Student Nurse
Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center
08.2024 - 10.2024
Float Pool Clinical Technician
INOVA
05.2024 - Current
LPN Student Nurse
Mary Washington Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Technician - IMCU/ PCU
INOVA
02.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician - Stroke
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
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