Faduma Yusuf

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes to assess patient conditions effectively.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens.

Cared for ventilated and compromised infants in a 26 cot neonatal unit. Supported extreme premature babies from 23 weeks gestation to full-term infants with complications at birth. Provided care for low birth weight infants and babies with congenital disorders affecting various organ systems, including lungs, brain, and gastrointestinal. Facilitated pre and post-surgical care while adhering to best practice policies. Participated in review teams to help maintain KPI standards.

Achieved optimal management of care for term and premature infants in a 43 cot neonatal unit. Delivered nursing care under a developmentally supportive framework, enhancing infant well-being. Effectively addressed the needs of small and large for gestational age infants requiring non-invasive ventilation., Successfully managed cases of respiratory compromised infants with TTN and RDS. Provided specialized care for surgical infants post-ostomy formation and cleft lip/palate repair. Advanced breastfeeding and parental education initiatives in a recognized baby-friendly hospital. Streamlined discharge planning through effective team coordination.

Monitored post-cesarean section recovery of women in a dedicated 45-bed maternity ward. Provided care for women following instrumental births and surgical repairs. Managed cases of postpartum hemorrhage effectively. Delivered post-surgical wound care to ensure patient recovery. Offered emotional support to women and families during recovery. Facilitated parental education programs for new families, Assisted with lactation support and addressed mastitis management.

• Main Focus: Gained experience in an acute orthopedic ward, catering for patients with upper and lower limb surgeries from total hip and knee replacements to arthroscopic procedures. Managed post-operative pain. Experienced as discharged shift coordinator.

• Main Focus: Nursing agency which provided placements to all major hospitals in WA. Worked in various nursing environments, adapting to different specialties.

• Main Focus: Working in diverse team within the inpatient oncology unit, dealing with various stages of cancer treatments. Diagnosis, disease progression, recovery, and emotional support for patients and family.

Oversaw post-stroke patient care initiatives, focusing on education for patients and families regarding stroke causes and preventive measures. Cultivated expertise in rehabilitation and physiotherapy requirements for stroke survivors while prioritizing palliative care management. Enhanced understanding of psychological elements affecting stroke recovery, particularly concerning depression and anxiety among older adults. Directed dementia care protocols and implemented falls risk management strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Oversaw post-surgical rehabilitation for elderly patients, focusing on education that promotes independence. Coordinated nursing care plans for patients facing multiple health challenges and differing mobility capabilities. Directed comprehensive wound care strategies, incorporating advanced techniques like negative pressure therapy and effective ulcer management.