Fatima Mardiya
Kano
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Nurse with extensive experience at Getwell Women and Children Hospital, excelling in pediatric care and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective monitoring and education. Skilled in medication administration and wound management, fostering strong relationships with patients and families to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse in service (NYSC)
Khalifa Sheikh Isyaka Rabiu paediatric hospital, Zoo road, Kano
Kano
01.2026 - Current
- Responding promptly to patient needs and concerns, ensuring comfort and care satisfaction.
- Taking vital signs and serving medications
- Ensuring clean and safe environment for prevention of hospital acquired infections.
Intern Nurse
Federal University Lafia teaching hospital
Lafia
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Observed and documented patient conditions during routine check-ups.
- Obtained vital signs and creating nursing care plans for patients
- Attended to emergency patients at the casualty unit
- Served medications and counselled patients and patients relatives
- Conducted deliveries at the labour ward and prepared patients for caesarian section.
- Recursitated babies with birth asphyxia at the SCBU and cared of preterm babies in the incubator.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Collaborated with other interns on special projects to enhance hospital procedures.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Staff Nurse
Getwell women and children hospital
Kano
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in pediatric and maternal care.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult health situations.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
Nurse assistant
Getwell women and children hospital
Kano
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Supported patients during meals, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management.
- Prepared medical equipment and supplies for various procedures and treatments.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing Science
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Kaduna , Nigeria 11.2015 - 12.2024
ASCL Staff Comprehensive Secondary School II
Ajaokuta, Kogi State, NigeriaSkills
- infection control measures
- emergency response
- patient health education
- Patient safety monitoring
- Wound management
- Pediatric care
- Surgical care
- Medication and IV administration
- vital sign monitoring
- patient care planning
Languages
Hausa
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- BNSc Degree Certificate from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Nurse license from Nursing and Midwifery council, Nigeria
Timeline
Nurse in service (NYSC)
Khalifa Sheikh Isyaka Rabiu paediatric hospital, Zoo road, Kano
01.2026 - Current
Intern Nurse
Federal University Lafia teaching hospital
10.2024 - 09.2025
Staff Nurse
Getwell women and children hospital
01.2024 - 10.2024
Nurse assistant
Getwell women and children hospital
02.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing Science
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
11.2015 - 12.2024
ASCL Staff Comprehensive Secondary School II