Hawanatu Conteh

Newly licensed Registered Nurse with over five years of progressive healthcare experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse. Experienced in rehabilitation and long-term care settings with a strong foundation in patient-centered care, clinical assessment, medication administration, wound care, patient education, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates strong communication, critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Committed to providing safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care and eager to expand clinical knowledge and skills in a hospital environment through a structured RN residency or new graduate nursing program.

REGISTERED NURSE at Burke Rehabilitation Centre (2026-08 – Present)

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and identify changes in patients' conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and established safety standards.
• Monitor patient responses to medications and treatments and communicate significant findings promptly.
• Provide wound care and monitor skin integrity to prevent complications.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, disease processes, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, nursing assistants, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Delegate appropriate nursing tasks and provide supervision to LPNs and nursing assistive personnel.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, fall prevention, and quality patient outcomes.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE at Burke Rehabilitation Centre (2022-07 – 2026-08)

• Administered medications, treatments, injections, and immunizations as prescribed.
• Completed nursing assessments and obtained and documented patient histories.
• Monitored vital signs, intake and output, and patient responses to treatment.
• Provided wound care and monitored wounds for signs of infection or delayed healing.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity and independence.
• Observed patients for changes in physical and mental health status and reported findings to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Provided emotional support and patient-centered care.
• Educated patients and families regarding medications, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Maintained accurate patient documentation in electronic health records.
• Delegated appropriate tasks and supervised Nursing Assistive Personnel.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT at Hunter Woods at Trails Edge (2021-11 – 2022-07)

• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility.
• Obtained and documented vital signs.
• Observed residents and reported changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Promoted patient comfort, dignity, privacy, and safety.
• Assisted with restorative and rehabilitative care programs.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT at Burke Rehabilitation Centre (2020-10 – 2022-02)

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Provided restorative and rehabilitative care under nursing supervision.
• Assisted patients with safe transfers and mobility.
• Observed and reported changes in patient condition.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care.
• Supported patient independence, comfort, dignity, and safety.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT at Zrahil Health Care (2020-12 – 2021-09)

• Provided compassionate personal care to residents.
• Assisted residents with mobility, feeding, hygiene, and toileting.
• Observed and reported changes in residents' conditions to nursing staff.
• Promoted infection prevention, safety, comfort, and dignity.

Registered Nursing Program – Standard Healthcare Services, College of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nursing Program – American School of Nursing & Allied Health (ASNAH)

Certified Nursing Assistant Program – Maralex Allied Health