About
Highly skilled Registered Nurse with 7+ years of comprehensive experience in humanitarian and clinical settings, including Médecins Sans Frontières. Expert in patient-centered care, emergency response, triage, and infection prevention & control (IPC), adept at delivering critical care in high-pressure, resource-limited environments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes, streamline operations, and lead multidisciplinary teams to support vulnerable populations.
Work
National Obstetric Fistula Center
|Nurse
Ningi, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care, ensuring high adherence to IPC protocols and patient recovery, significantly improving patient safety and outcomes.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care, consistently adhering to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols, reducing potential complications and ensuring patient safety.
Proactively monitored patient progress, identifying and reporting early signs of complications to the medical team, facilitating timely interventions and improved recovery rates.
Supported medical consultations, ward rounds, and complex clinical procedures, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy for patients.
Delivered vital health education to over 100 patients and caregivers monthly, significantly improving hygiene practices and post-operative recovery compliance.
Maintained meticulous documentation of patient records, treatment plans, and handover notes, ensuring seamless continuity of care and accurate reporting.
Mentored and supervised junior nursing staff and nurse aides, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance in patient care delivery.
Participated in community outreach initiatives, expanding access to essential maternal healthcare services for underserved populations.
Kasham Community Development Initiative
|Health Team Lead
Nigeria
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Summary
Led outreach programs and coordinated culturally sensitive care delivery for women and youth health initiatives, significantly improving community health literacy.
Highlights
Spearheaded and managed outreach programs, reaching over 5,000 women and youth, significantly improving health literacy and access to preventative care.
Coordinated critical health referrals for vulnerable populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care delivery and adherence to community needs.
Médecins Sans Frontières France
|Nurse
Katsina, Katsina, Nigeria
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Summary
Delivered critical patient-centered care within Médecins Sans Frontières protocols, ensuring strict compliance with humanitarian health standards and optimizing patient outcomes.
Highlights
Provided patient-centered care following Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) protocols, consistently achieving 100% compliance with IPC and safety standards in challenging environments.
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, administered life-saving treatments, and meticulously monitored clinical progress for over 50 patients daily.
Actively participated in emergency response operations, performing rapid triage and delivering critical first aid to stabilize patients in urgent situations.
Ensured accurate and timely administration of medications, maintaining strict adherence to treatment protocols and minimizing errors.
Managed precise medical documentation, data collection, and reporting, providing critical insights for program evaluation and operational improvements.
Collaborated effectively within a multidisciplinary team of 10+ professionals, optimizing patient care delivery and operational efficiency in high-pressure humanitarian settings.
Contributed to community health education and awareness campaigns, enhancing public health knowledge and preventative practices.
1 Brigade Medical Center
|Triage Nurse
Nigeria
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Summary
Managed patient triage and emergency response, ensuring efficient patient flow and immediate care for critical cases, significantly improving response efficiency.
Highlights
Conducted rapid triage for an average of 30+ patients daily, accurately identifying emergency and priority cases to initiate immediate, life-saving care.
Provided immediate first aid and stabilization for critical patients, reducing adverse outcomes by 15% prior to referral to medical officers.
Streamlined patient flow processes, reducing average waiting times by 20% and significantly improving overall emergency response efficiency.
Maintained meticulous triage records and facilitated clear communication during handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and critical information transfer.
Ja'en Community Healthcare
|Nurse
Kano, Kano, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided essential outpatient and maternal services, initiating referrals and coordinating follow-ups for high-risk cases, ensuring continuous and effective care.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive outpatient and maternal health services to over 200 patients monthly, initiating timely referrals for high-risk or complicated cases.
Supported antenatal education programs for expectant mothers, coordinating follow-ups with referral hospitals to ensure continuous care and positive outcomes.
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
|Student Nurse
Kano, Kano, Nigeria
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Summary
Delivered fundamental nursing care across various departments, assisting with referrals and emergency stabilization in accordance with hospital policy.
Highlights
Delivered essential nursing care across diverse departments including medical, surgical, and emergency, gaining broad clinical exposure.
Assisted in over 50 patient referrals and emergency stabilization procedures, meticulously documenting care in adherence to hospital policy.
Federal Medical Center Birnin Kudu
|Intern Nurse
Birnin Kudu, Nigeria
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Summary
Delivered comprehensive nursing care across diverse units, assisting in clinical procedures and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control.
Highlights
Delivered holistic nursing care across diverse departments including emergency, medical, pediatric, and maternity units, supporting critical patient needs.
Actively assisted in over 100 clinical procedures, patient stabilization efforts, and routine treatments, enhancing procedural efficiency and patient comfort.
Consistently adhered to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols, contributing to a 10% reduction in hospital-acquired infections within assigned units.
Participated in rigorous patient monitoring, accurate documentation, and timely reporting, ensuring comprehensive patient records and effective team communication.
Collaborated effectively with senior nurses and doctors, fostering a cohesive team environment and improving inter-departmental coordination for patient care.
Education
Bayero University Kano
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BNSC
Nursing Science
Languages
English
Hausa
Certificates
MSF Work Certificate
Issued By
MSF
Newborn Care Foundation Certificate
Issued By
Newborn Care Foundation
Public Health Mentorship Program Certificate of Completion
Cholera Response Training
Issued By
MSF
Control and Management of Infectious Diseases Certificate
Mental Health Training Certificate
COVID-19 Response Training Certificate
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Issued By
Life Saving Skills Center, AKTH
Certificate in Infectious Diseases Prevention, Management and Control
Soft Skills Training
Issued By
Jobberman
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Training
Issued By
IOM
Registered Nurse (RN)
Issued By
Bayero University Kano
Data Processing Certificate, Troubleshooting Information Technology
Issued By
Kano
Skills
Clinical Decision-Making
Clinical decision-making, Emergency response, Patient assessment, Triage.
Community Health & Advocacy
Community mobilization, Advocacy, Health education, Maternal healthcare.
Medical Documentation & Reporting
Medical documentation, Reporting, Data collection, Continuity of care.
Communication
Strong communication, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Patient education, Stakeholder engagement.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
IPC protocols, Hygiene standards, Patient safety, Sterilization.
Emergency Response
Emergency response, Triage, First aid, Patient stabilization.
Patient Care Management
Patient-centered care, Pre-operative care, Post-operative care, Treatment administration, Patient monitoring.
Leadership & Mentorship
Team leadership, Mentorship, Staff supervision, Program coordination.
Humanitarian Aid
Humanitarian settings, Resource-limited environments, Vulnerable populations, MSF protocols.
References
Prof. Saleh Ngaski Garba
Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano | sngarba.nur@buk.edu.ng | +234 803 366 7081
Dr. Umar Yunusa
Lecturer, Department of Nursing Sciences, Bayero University, Kano | uyunusa@ualberta.ca | +234 803 819 9802
Nr. Aminu Surajo
Nursing Team Supervisor, MSF France Katsina | aminusurajo6302@gmail.com | +234 806 302 5563