ABDULLAHI SHAMSUDDEEN
Registered Nurse
Zing
Summary
Dedicated public health nurse with over 7 years of experience driving HIV/AIDS treatment, gender-based violence prevention, and community health initiatives in Nigeria. Skilled in policy implementation, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address public health challenges. Seeking to advance health system transformation through IPPHL’s leadership and policy training. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
ART Nurse
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative
Ganye, Adamawa
09.2024 - Current
- · Initiated and managed ART regimens for 30+ HIV patients monthly, achieving a 20% improvement in adherence through counselling and adherence tools (e.g., pill boxes, reminders).
- · Conducted research on barriers to cervical cancer screening among ART patients, informing local health policy recommendations to improve uptake.
- · Educated communities on HIV prevention, reaching 500+ individuals with strategies like condom use and PrEP awareness.
- · Monitored viral loads and CD4 counts, adjusting treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes.
- · Collaborated with physicians and pharmacists to streamline medication inventory and dispensing processes.
General Nurse
Adamawa State Hospital Services Management Board
Ganye, Adamawa
03.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for 50+ patients monthly, improving treatment compliance by 25% through targeted interventions.
- Led interdisciplinary meetings to address complex cases, enhancing care coordination across departments.
- Spearheaded a 2024 quality improvement initiative, adjusting treatment modalities to increase victim treatment rates by 30% and improve patient satisfaction scores.
- Analyzed Gender-Based Violence data to inform community prevention programs, reducing reported incidents by 15% through collaboration with social services and law enforcement.
- Conducted community outreach for 1,000+ residents, promoting healthy behaviors and HIV prevention strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, KD 01.2019 - 01.2023
Certificate - General Nursing
College of Nursing And Midwifery
Yola 01.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Government Day Secondary School
Tondi Tsamiya 01.2010 - 01.2013
Skills
Certification
Comprehensive Anti-Retroviral Therapy Training for Healthcare Workers, CCCRN/ADRAP, 2025
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Financial Secretary, National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Ganye General Hospital Branch, 2023
- Managed budget and coordinated professional development events for 50+ members, enhancing nursing standards.
- Health Community Service Group Leader, Student Union Government, Doubeli Community, 2016–2017
- Led community health campaigns, improving access to care for underserved populations.
Accomplishments
· Financial Secretary, National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Ganye General Hospital Branch, 2023
· Managed budget and coordinated professional development events for 50+ members, enhancing nursing standards.
· Health Community Service Group Leader, Student Union Government, Doubeli Community, 2016–2017
Led community health campaigns, improving access to care for underserved populations.
Timeline
ART Nurse
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative
09.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing
Ahmadu Bello University
01.2019 - 01.2023
General Nurse
Adamawa State Hospital Services Management Board
03.2018 - Current
Certificate - General Nursing
College of Nursing And Midwifery
01.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Government Day Secondary School
01.2010 - 01.2013
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