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Fatoumatta Camara

Home Care
Banjul,Gambia

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Patient-oriented Nurse with 4-5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily care. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered General Nurse

Edward Francis Teaching Smalls Hospital
Banjul, Gambia
03.2022 - Current
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Field Nurse

Medical Research Council (MRC)
Bakau Fajara, Gambia
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Used employer-provided Personal Protective Equipment to reduce risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 to others.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Registered Nurse

Africmed Clinic
Brusubi , Gambia
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Nursing

American International University West Africa
Kairaba Avenue
01.2015 - 05.2018

High School Certificate - Business Studies

Ndow’s Comprehensive Senior Secondary School
Bakau The Gambia
09.2007 - 05.2010

Skills

Patient and family advocacy

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Timeline

Registered General Nurse

Edward Francis Teaching Smalls Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Field Nurse

Medical Research Council (MRC)
11.2019 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse

Africmed Clinic
05.2019 - 11.2019

Bachelors Degree - Nursing

American International University West Africa
01.2015 - 05.2018

High School Certificate - Business Studies

Ndow’s Comprehensive Senior Secondary School
09.2007 - 05.2010
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