Nadifo Abdi
445 Hillcrest Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3M2. Cell: 2507976835
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Ø Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo, BC) Sep. 2015-present
Successfully completed year two of the BSN program:
§ 105 hours experience at Sunridge Park Place (Duncan, BC)
· Assisted with Activities of Daily Living for two assigned patients and unassigned patients as needed
· Performed morning care, pericare, baths, breakfast and lunch feeding assistance, patient transfers, application of non-prescription topical medications and head-to-toe assessments
§ 122 hours of Practice experience at NRGH Rehabilitation Unit (Nanaimo, BC)
· Assessed vital signs, assisted with grooming of mostly independent older adults
· Organized recreational activities for residents such as health promotion days, spa days, scavenger hunts and music/bingo days.
· Assisted in feeding, morning/evening care.
· Assisted in lifting and showering patients.
· Head to toe assessments
· Medication administration
§ 152 hours of practice experience at NRGH- Floor 6(Surgical Unit)-Nanaimo BC
· Thorough physical assessments
· Assisted with Activities of Daily Living for two assigned patients and unassigned patients as needed
· Performed morning care, peri care, baths, breakfast and lunch feeding assistance, patient transfers, and head-to-toe assessments
· Medication Administration
· Wound dressing change
CLINICAL SKILLS
Sep. 2016-present
Ø Direct Patient Care:
§ Morning care, evening care, feed assist, bathing, pericare, toileting
§ Patient transfers via transfer belts, SARA and ArjoHuntleigh ceiling lifts
Ø Physical Assessment:
§ Measurement and charting of vital signs: temperature, pulse and respiratory rates, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels
§ Head-to-toe assessment of nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and musculoskeletal systems
§ Care planning based on head-to-toe assessments, patient charts, conferring with the client and the health care team
Ø Medication Administration:
§ Application of non-prescription topical creams for maintenance of skin integrity, normal saline solution for irritation of conjunctiva.
§ Administering scheduled medications.
Ø Specific Skills:
· Wound dressing change
· IV push, flush and Saline lock
· Staples removal and Glucometer
CERTIFICATIONS:
· Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certificate 2016
· Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level HCP 2016
· Food Safety Certificate 2018
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
· Recipient of VIU’s World University Service of Canada Scholarship 2014
· Pieter de Reuver Foundation Award 2016
· VIU International Refugee Newcomer Award 2017
· RNFBC Bursary Award 2018
WORK EXPERIENCE
House Keeping Position in The Grand Hotel Nanaimo – June 2017- August 2017
· maintain all assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
· listen and respond to resident’s queries and requests
· assist with meal preparation, serving and clean up
Janitor Position in Payless Building Maintenance Ltd, Nanaimo- Feb 2016- March 2017
· Keeping buildings in clean and orderly condition
· Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operation systems.
Customer Service Representative
Garissa Fashion centre – Kenya – October 2013 to November 2015
· Identifying and assess customer’s needs to achieve satisfaction.
· Building sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication.
· Providing accurate, valid, and complete information by using the right methods.
· Handling customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND MEMBERSHIPS
· Vancouver Island University- Active Member in World University Service of Canada(WUSC)- 2015 to present.
· Guest speaker of 2 sessions in Zonta International Club- 2016
· Vancouver Island University- member of CNSA (Canadian Nursing Students’ Association). Sept 2016 to present.
· Volunteer in Vancouver Island Canadian Blood Services.
REFERENCES
Ø Available Upon Request