Fardowsa Ali
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with 672 clinical hours in diverse care settings, including high-acuity, maternal, and community health. Adept in patient advocacy, EMR documentation, infection control, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Aligned with Sharp Health Care's mission to provide safe, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care while excelling in teamwork, adaptability, and clinical excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Improvement Specialist
La Maestra Community Health Center
08.2020 - Current
- Conduct monthly audits to assess compliance and quality of care.
- Analyze patient satisfaction data and trends.
- Create visual reports to support QI decision-making.
- Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
Health Educator
La Maestra Community Health Center
07.2016 - 12.2018
Educated patients with chronic illness including diabetes and hypertension.
Developed health education outlines and trained interns.
Coordinated hypertension programs and prenatal support services.
Patient Service Representative
La Maestra Community Health Center
08.2009 - 07.2016
Scheduled appointments, verified insurance, and checked in patients.
Assisted Somali-speaking patients with form completion and translation.
Maintained patient accounts and handled co-payments..
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
San Diego State University
Skills
- EMR Documentation (Epic)
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Vital Signs & Physical Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Medication Administration & Safety
- Patient Advocacy
- Cultural Competency
Certification
- BLS Certification (AHA) 09/01/2026
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Nursing 05/26/2025
- Asthma Education for the Community Health Worker 12/2017
Clinical Rotations
- Fundamentals – Van Matre Encompass Health, Rockford, IL – 48 hrs
- Adult Health I & II – HSHS St. Vincent, Green Bay, WI – 192 hrs
- Complex – SSM St. Mary’s, Madison, WI – 48 hrs
- Mental Health – Winnebago MHI, Oshkosh, WI – 48 hrs
- OB – Aurora Medical Center, Sheboygan, WI – 48 hrs
- Pediatrics – BSMH St. Mary’s, Richmond, VA – 48 hrs
- Community – COA, Milwaukee, WI – 96 hrs
- Collaborative – Aora, Sheboygan, WI – 48 hrs
- Capstone – Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s, Wabasha, MN – 48hrs
Timeline
Quality Improvement Specialist
La Maestra Community Health Center
08.2020 - Current
Health Educator
La Maestra Community Health Center
07.2016 - 12.2018
Patient Service Representative
La Maestra Community Health Center
08.2009 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
San Diego State University