Nafiisa Nur
Summary
To attain experience in a challenging and rewarding environment that aligns with my passion for culturally safe and health equitable care for all.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
High Acuity Registered Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Delivering care to a diverse population of patients in a highly acute + specialized setting within the scope outlined and mandated by BCCNM
Co-Founder + Co-Director
Afiya Care Collective
Solid State Community Industries, Canada
11.2022 - Current
- A health care cooperative with the mission of exploring and tackling the multifaceted barriers and issues that Black individuals face within BC's Healthcare system.
Registered Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, Canada
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivering care to post surgical patients within the scope outlined and mandated by BCCNM
Care Aid
Richmond Hospital
Richmond, Canada
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide care to psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting
Employed Student Nurse
Surrey Memorial Hospital
Surrey, Canada
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivering care to patients in a highly acute setting within the scope outlined and mandated by BCCNM
Clerk
Fraser Health
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics, Canada
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient delivery of vaccines to a wide range of individuals
Volunteer
B.C Muslim School
Richmond, Canada
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted elementary school students from kindergarten to grade 7 with learning needs
Sales Associate
Hudson Bay
Richmond, Canada
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Proficient in cash register operations and adept at resolving issues.
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology -
High Acuity Nursing Specialty
Burnaby, B.C03.2024
Kwantlen Polytechnic University -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Langley, B.C03.2023
Kwantlen Polytechnic University -
Health Foundations Certificate
Langley, B.C04.2020
Awards
- Faculty of Health Endowed Award in Excellence (09/22)
- Dean's Honour Roll every semester from Fall 2018 to Spring 2023
- Recipient of the BC Nurses' Union 2021 Student Nurse Advocacy Bursary
Clinical Placements
- Peace Arch Hospital, Medical, Path, and Weatherby Pavilion Units
- Burnaby Hospital, Maternity, Labour and Delivery, NICU Units,
- Ridge Meadows Hospital, Surgical Unit
- Burnaby Hospital, Acute Care for Elderly
- Vancouver General Hospital, T7 Ortho Trauma
- Vancouver General Hospital, Burns, Trauma High Acuity
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Research
Co-Investigator in research titled Black Health Community Engagement
Community member perspectives on current health services and ways to improves access
Timeline
High Acuity Registered Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2024
Co-Founder + Co-Director
Afiya Care Collective
11.2022 - Current
Care Aid
Richmond Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023
Employed Student Nurse
Surrey Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
Clerk
Fraser Health
03.2021 - 03.2022
Volunteer
B.C Muslim School
01.2020 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
Hudson Bay
02.2016 - 02.2020
British Columbia Institute of Technology -
High Acuity Nursing Specialty
Kwantlen Polytechnic University -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University -
Health Foundations Certificate