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Rukayya Zubair Abubakar

RN/RM/Principal Nursing Educator

Kumbotso

Summary

Senior Nurse Educator & Reproductive Health Tutor. Dedicated Registered Nurse Educator and Women’s Health specialist with over 10 years of dual experience in clinical practice and advanced healthcare training. Currently serving as Principal Nurse Educator at Kano State College of Nursing Sciences, I specialize in bridging the gap between academic theory and high-impact clinical skills.

I am an expert in Reproductive Health clinical training, with proven proficiency in conducting hands-on instruction for LARC (Long-Acting Reversible Contraception), MVA (Manual Vacuum Aspiration), and Comprehensive Post-Abortion Care (PAC). With an MSc in Women’s Health Nursing and a PGDE, I am fully registered by the NMCN as general Nurse, Midwife & Nurse Educator. My background includes 3 solid years of intensive frontline experience in Labour & Delivery, ANC, and Family Planning units, allowing me to mentor future healthcare professionals in delivering competent, compassionate, and rights-based reproductive health services.

Overview

years of professional experience

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Work History

Principal Nursing Educator

Kano State College of Nursing Sciences

08.2017 - Current

Lead comprehensive classroom and clinical training for nursing students, specializing in Maternal and Reproductive Health.
Conduct hands-on clinical simulations and training for LARC (Long-Acting Reversible Contraception) insertion and removal, MVA (Manual Vacuum Aspiration), and Comprehensive Post-Abortion Care (PAC) according to global practice.
Design and implement curriculum focused on evidence-based practices in reproductive health, ensuring students meet national competency standards.
Supervise clinical rotations, providing real-time mentorship to students in high-pressure reproductive health settings.
Mentor and supervise nursing students in academic, clinical, and research activities.
Promote evidence-based nursing practice through research, publications, and professional presentations.
Worked as domestic and also Examination Officer
Worked as Nursing & midwifery council Officer II
Conducted professional Nursing Examination at various colleges of Nursing accross the country.
Worked as clinical rotation Officer
Research Project Supervision
A part-time lecturer at Aminu Dabo College of Nursing and Midwifery.

Registered Nurse/Surgical Unit

Rano General Hospital

09.2014 - 03.2016

Respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate care and stabilization.
Perform CPR and other life-saving measures as needed.
Follow strict infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infections.
Educate Hospital staff members on proper hygiene and infection prevention practices.
Ensure proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Prepare and submit necessary reports to the healthcare team and management.
Perform wound care and change dressings according to physician orders and best practices.
Monitor wounds for signs of infection and report any concerns to the physician.
Blood transfusion in case of anaemia, cannulation, and administration of oxygen.
Monitoring Patients under ECG monitor, pulse oximeter, and defibrillator machine connected in case of emergency.
Skincare and assessment.
Assess patients’ pain levels and administer appropriate pain relief measures.
Educate patients about pain management techniques and strategies.
Nursing patients in different positions to promote comfort.
Cases Handled: Pre and post-operative care, Ante-natal care, Intrapartum care, Post-natal care Immunization, Family Planning and Reproductive Health, Emergency response etc.
Specialized Equipment used: MVA equipment, IUD, Implanon, Nebulizers, Ventilators, Obstetric Forceps, Vacuum Extractor, Episiotomy Scissors, Sutures and Needles, Oxygen Supply and Tubing, Suction Device etc.

Registered Nurse and Midwife

Kura General Hospital

02.2013 - 11.2014

Managed high-volume caseloads in the Labour and Delivery Room, conducting safe deliveries and managing obstetric emergencies.
Provided expert care in the Antenatal Care (ANC) clinic, including screening for high-risk pregnancies and patient education.
Led the Family Planning Unit, providing counseling and administration of various contraceptive methods to a diverse patient (mainly rural) population.
Maintained strict adherence to infection Tall prevention and control (IPC) protocols during clinical procedures including LARC and MVA.
Post-natal care
Health education and counselling
Writing of reports
Perform admitting assessments, review patient history and assist in the developing a plan of care for the patients.
Prepare mothers for elective cesarean section
Total number of Beds: 70
Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:15
Number of Beds in Unit: 30

Education

Post Basic Midwifery -

School of Post Basic Midwifery

Gezawa

01-2025

M.Sc. - Women’s Health Nursing

Universiti Teknologi Mara Malaysia (UiTM)

01-2020

BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO

04.2001 -

Bachelor of Nursing Science - undefined

Mansoura University

Egypt

01-2016

Certificate in Nursing - undefined

School of Nursing and Midwifery

01-2012

Skills

Professional: Clinical Preceptorship, Curriculum Development, Health Education

Clinical Expertise: Extensive experience gained from working in diverse public hospitals, integrating real-world clinical practice into teaching of LARC (Implant/IUCD), MVA, Post-Abortion Care (PAC), and Obstetric Emergencies

Mentorship & Student Development: Skilled in guiding, counseling, and supervising nursing students to enhance academic and professional growth especially in aspect of family planing, ANC & labor and obstertric emergencies

Research & Evidence-Based Practice: Strong background in promoting research-driven approaches to nursing care and education

Leadership & Administration: Proven ability to manage academic programs, Family Planning Counseling, Reproductive Rights, Antenatal/Postnatal Care, coordinate faculty teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory & world standards

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Effective communicator with the ability to foster collaboration among students, colleagues, clients and healthcare teams