AMINU BAGADAZA MUHAMMAD

Registered Nurse
Kano, NG.

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
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Nurse

Ningi, Nigeria

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
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Health Team Lead

Nigeria

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
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Nurse

Katsina, Katsina, Nigeria

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
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Triage Nurse

Nigeria

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
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Nurse

Kano, Kano, Nigeria

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
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Student Nurse

Kano, Kano, Nigeria

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
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Intern Nurse

Birnin Kudu, Nigeria

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
Kano, Kano, Nigeria

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