Abdi Hussein
@abdihussein1
Registered Nurse delivering calm, protocol-driven care across ICU, emergency, and humanitarian settings.
What I'm looking for
I am a Registered Nurse with a progressive 6-year career in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced settings. I remain calm under pressure, handle difficult patients and high-stress situations, and build strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful service.
In my current role with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) as a Nursing Officer at MSF Switzerland DagaHaley Refugee Camp in Dadaab, I implement MSF policies and hygiene protocols to minimize clinical risk, conduct ICU patients’ needs assessments, develop nursing care plans, and administer treatment according to MSF protocol. Previously, I worked as an ER Nurse supporting triage, stabilization, drug administration, documentation, and wound care, and as a Nurse Supervisor in Garissa County Referral Hospital where I led the accident and emergency unit, coordinated patient care services, and managed teams while delivering complex care such as ventilator management and extensive wound care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Implemented and standardized MSF/IRC policies, tools, and hygiene protocols to minimize clinical risks and ensure quality patient care. Conducted ICU patient needs assessments, developed care plans, administered treatment per MSF protocol, maintained patient monitoring equipment, and ensured timely referrals with accurate clinical documentation and handovers.
Emergency Room Nurse
Emergency Department
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
Performed triage for incoming patients based on injury and illness severity, provided immediate stabilization for very sick patients, and ensured appropriate referrals. Administered prescribed medications, supported patient transfers between wings, performed wound cleaning and dressing for mild to moderate injuries, and produced clinical reports with updated patient biodata.
Nutrition Nurse
Health Post Seven [HP7]
May 2024 - Jun 2024 (1 month)
Managed acute malnutrition within basic health services, including routine assessment and follow-up for admitted children. Provided therapeutic feeds and specialized care to prevent deterioration, and delivered caregiver counseling and psychosocial support with weekly/monthly donor reporting.
Nurse Supervisor
Garissa County Referral Hospital
Jul 2020 - Nov 2023 (3 years 4 months)
Led care coordination for the Accident and Emergency Unit, collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment in rapidly changing conditions. Managed medication administration and monitoring, supported high-acute care needs including ventilator management and extensive wound care, and led teams to maintain standards of care and best practices.
Nurse Supervisor
Family First Medical Center
Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Provided direct patient support and assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and hygiene. Took vital signs, performed wound care, monitored for adverse medication reactions, administered medications per protocol, and supported admission triage and ongoing care planning with routine medication audits.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NEP College of Health Science - Garissa
Diploma, Community Health Nursing
2015 - 2019
Completed a Diploma in Community Health Nursing from 2015 to 2019 at NEP College of Health Science in Garissa.
IKHLAS HIGH SCHOOL - Garissa
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Earned the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) from IKHLAS High School in Garissa between 2011 and 2014.
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