SA

Safa Abdirizak Osman

Registered Nurse

Somaliland•8+ years experience

Also works as: Clinical Nurse Supervisor · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Community Health Officer · Nurse Educator · Public Health Coordinator · Health Programme Officer · Quality Improvement Nurse · Infection Control Specialist

Clinical Registered Nurse | Adult Health & Acute Care | Infection Control & Community Outreach

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About

I am a licensed Registered Nurse holding a Master of Science in Adult Health Nursing with five years of clinical and community healthcare experience. My expertise spans acute bedside nursing, neurosurgical patient management, emergency response, and community health promotion. I maintain strict infection prevention protocols, prioritize patient safety, and coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary medical teams. I aim to leverage my clinical background in nursing leadership and health programme management roles to elevate patient outcomes.

Experience

  1. SM

    Clinical Nurse

    School Medical Centres – Elm, Australian & Amaano Schools

    2024 — 2025 · 1 yr

    • Triage and treat acute illnesses and physical injuries across student bodies and academic staff.
    • Administer prescribed medications and emergency first aid in strict adherence to medical protocols.
    • Perform routine health assessments and preventative screenings to identify emergent student health risks.
    • Design and lead campus-wide wellness workshops on personal hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.
    • Coordinate emergency escalations and patient transfers to regional medical centres for specialized treatment.
    • Digitize and safeguard student health records to uphold patient confidentiality and compliance standards.
  2. KN

    Clinical Nurse

    Kaamil Neurosurgery Centre

    2023 — 2024 · 1 yr

    • Monitored post-operative neurological indicators and vital signs using standardized clinical assessment scales.
    • Prepared patients for invasive neurosurgical procedures and assisted clinicians during diagnostic examinations.
    • Administered complex intravenous medications and therapeutic regimens while observing adverse clinical reactions.
    • Implemented sterile care protocols to minimize surgical site infections and hospital-acquired complications.
    • Educated surgical patients and family caregivers on postoperative rehabilitation exercises and home management.
    • Delivered concise clinical handovers to multidisciplinary surgical teams to guarantee continuity of care.
  3. EA

    Registered Nurse

    Edna Adan Hospital

    2022 — 2023 · 1 yr

    • Executed high-volume inpatient and outpatient clinical interventions across multiple medical departments.
    • Documented detailed initial health assessments and monitored acute physiological trends with high precision.
    • Performed peripheral intravenous cannulation, fluid resuscitation, and safe parenteral drug administration.
    • Assisted attending physicians during bedside examinations, wound treatments, and minor surgical procedures.
    • Enforced hospital-wide infection control and waste management guidelines across all clinical interactions.
    • Instructed patients and families on post-discharge medication management and preventative healthcare practices.
  4. SR

    Volunteer Nurse

    Present

    Somaliland Red Crescent Society

    2022 — Present · 4 yrs

    • Mobilized with emergency response units to contain regional disease outbreaks including dengue fever.
    • Delivered essential primary medical evaluations and basic diagnostic screenings via remote mobile clinics.
    • Conducted community health education workshops focusing on sanitation, hygiene, and infectious disease prevention.
    • Supported emergency disaster relief efforts and coordinated logistics for field-level health deployments.
    • Collaborated with humanitarian teams to conduct baseline healthcare needs assessments in underserved areas.
    • Liaised with community stakeholders to expand participation in public health immunization and screening drives.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (Adult Health Nursing)

Haramaya University (Joint Programme with Edna Adan University)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc)

Edna Adan University

Skills

Health Education
Clinical Nursing Care
Patient Assessment
Emergency Care
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Medication Administration
IV Cannulation
Community Outreach
Patient Safety
Quality Improvement
Data Collection and Analysis
Epi Info
WASH Practices
Disaster Risk Reduction

Languages

SomaliNativeEnglishProfessional Working Proficiency) (FluentArabicBasic

Certifications

Licensed/Registered Nurse Practicing LicenseNational Health Professions Commission (NHP), Somaliland
Embedding ICN Nursing Definitions into Global Regulation (1.5 ICNEC Credits)International Council of Nurses (ICN)
Certificate in Leadership and ManagementGEES Institution
Enhancing Drug Safety in Community Pharmacy PracticeEdna Adan University
Global Health Emerging Leaders Program (GHELP)University of Burao
Certificate of Employment and Core Life SkillsSONYO
Disaster Risk ReductionSomali Red Crescent Society
Certificate in Computer SkillsTisqaad

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