Yama Bass
Atlanta
Summary
Dedicated individual with extensive experience and skills in my area as a nurse. I am a compassionate, hardworking and easy going worker. I am a very prudent person who loves to deal with all types of patients and will do anything to help them and their family improve. I love and embrace teamwork and am willing to work in a fast paced environment while remaining friendly and professional.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Sadie G Mays Health Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - Current
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Rounds with doctors and nurse practitioners regarding patient healthcare.
- Medication administration.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 25 to 30 patients per day in 2 bed units.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bonterra Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Did wound care on patients with appropriate assistance.
- Lead charge for CNA's
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN Charge Nurse
Reliable Health & Rehab at Lakewood
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
LPN PRN
ACCORD HEALTHCARE SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2012
- TAKING VITAL SIGNS
- ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
- PREPARING AND ADMINISTERING INJECTIONS AND ENEMAS
- TREATING BEDSORES
- APPLY DRESSING AND BANDAGES
- COLOSTOMY AND TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
- G TUBE FEEDING
- IC'S
LPN
ASSURED & ASSOCIATES
01.2006 - 12.2006
- COLOSTOMY AND TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
- G TUBE FEEDING
- IC'S
- MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
- IM AND IV INJECTIONS
- WOUND CARE
- STERILE TECHNIQUE SUCTIONING
- MONITORING I&O'S
- TAKING ADMISSIONS
- TRANSCRIBING PHYSICIAN ORDERS
LPN
BEVERLY HEALTH AND REHAB
01.2002 - 01.2006
- TAKING VITAL SIGNS
- APPLYING DRESSING AND BANDAGES
- TREATING BEDSORES
- COLOSTOMY AND TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
- G TUBE FEEDING
- STERILE SUCTIONING
- ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS
- WATCHING CATHETERS
- MONITORING FOOD AND LIQUID INPUT/OUTPUT
CNA
INGLESIDE ASSISTED LIVING
01.2000 - 01.2002
- TAKING VITAL SIGNS
- FEEDING PATIENTS
- PROVIDE PATIENT HYGIENE
- PROVIDING ALCOHOL MASSAGE OR RUBS
- PATIENT ENVIRONMENT CLEANING
- PATIENT CARE
Education
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
VMT TRAINING INSTITUTE
WASHINGTON, DC01.2002
DIALYSIS TECH - undefined
METRO MEDICAL CENTER
SMYRNA, GA01.2011
CNA - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
01.2000
DIPLOMA - undefined
SIBANOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GAMBIA, WEST AFRICA01.1988
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Surgical care
- Disease prevention
- Emergency care
- Care plan development
- Mental health care
- Patient support
- Personal hygiene support
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and CPR
- Attention to detail
- Goal setting
- Multitasking
- Intravenous medications
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Contact - References
- Sakina Ahmed, 404-790-0367
- Moureen Ugonabo, 678-287-9330
- George Bass, 702-499-1496
- Tanya Ford, 404-447-5746
Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation, Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
- Certificate of Achievement, UHS Pruitt Corporation
Looking For
Aiming for hiring hospitals or nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities to uplift, bring joy, and further success too.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Sadie G Mays Health Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Bonterra Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
05.2019 - 05.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Reliable Health & Rehab at Lakewood
10.2015 - 03.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare
05.2012 - 09.2015
LPN PRN
ACCORD HEALTHCARE SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2012
LPN
ASSURED & ASSOCIATES
01.2006 - 12.2006
LPN
BEVERLY HEALTH AND REHAB
01.2002 - 01.2006
CNA
INGLESIDE ASSISTED LIVING
01.2000 - 01.2002
DIALYSIS TECH - undefined
METRO MEDICAL CENTER
CNA - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DIPLOMA - undefined
SIBANOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
VMT TRAINING INSTITUTE
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