Zainab Koroma
Columbia
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Dedicated PCT committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Passionate PCT responsive to patients, diligent about assignments and focused on caring support. Talented at maintaining charts and irrigating wounds. Responsible and watchful individual possessing positive, proactive attitude.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Adventist HealthCare
Silver Spring
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care processes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Patient Care Technician
Luminis health , Doctors community hospital
Lanham
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
GNA
Autumn Lake Healthcare
2700 Barker St
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed residents' activities of daily living.
- Supported individuals' desires for dignity by compassionately assisting with personal hygiene.
- Protected patients and staff by consistently following infection control, emergency and security procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
GNA
Hillhaven Assisted Living
Powder Mill
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with transportation and mobility needs such as moving between wheelchairs and beds.
- Managed residents' activities of daily living.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL05-2027
Certerfied Nursing Aide
Cambridge Nursing Academy
Gaithersburg, MD06-2018
High School Diploma -
Gambia Methodist Academy
The Gambia 06-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MDSkills
- Clinical Training
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Nutrition and Diet
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Adventist HealthCare
11.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Luminis health , Doctors community hospital
12.2021 - 11.2024
GNA
Autumn Lake Healthcare
03.2019 - 03.2022
GNA
Hillhaven Assisted Living
12.2018 - 12.2021
Certerfied Nursing Aide
Cambridge Nursing Academy
High School Diploma -
Gambia Methodist Academy
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anne Arundel Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing