Abigail Allakpo

CNA candidate with hands-on hospital experience in pediatric, surgical, and medical-surgical units. Skilled in supporting nursing staff, maintaining infection control standards, and assisting patients in fast-paced clinical environments. BLS, CPR, and AED certified through the American heart association. Committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care.

Volunteer (Nursing Internship) at NYC Health + Hospitals, Harlem (2024-08 – 2025-08)

• High-volume patient support across pediatric, surgical, and medical-surgical units (50+ patients/day). Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain patient safety, comfort, and efficient care flow.
• Maintained infection-control, organized patient environments and supported unit operations through documentation and coordination tasks.
• Communicated patient needs and observations to healthcare teams while providing reassurance and support to diverse patient populations in fast-paced clinical settings.

Outreach Volunteer (Medical Internship) at Projects Abroad (Study-Abroad Program) (2025-07 – 2025-08)

• Participated in a global health outreach initiative, delivering care to underserved communities in a resource-limited healthcare system.
• As a Medical Outreach Volunteer, I supported nursing teams in patient care within local hospitals and clinics.
• Key Results: Performed basic health screenings (e.g., blood pressure and glucose checks) during outreach initiatives, educating individuals with elevated readings on vital signs on risks and encouraging early medical follow-up to prevent disease progression.

Nurse Aide Externship at The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center (2026-04)

• Assisted residents with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, grooming, bathing and dressing.
• Managed wheelchair transfers and operation of Hoyer lift in addition to transporting patients.
• Focused on infection control and changed bedding promptly.
• Assisted with patient's assessment, care planning and meeting nutrition needs.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients with assistance, to prevent bedsores and foster comfort and relief.

Nurse Aide Certification – New Age Training (2026-04)

High School Diploma – A. Philip Randolph Campus High School (2026-06)

B.S in Biology (Pre-Medicine) – Rutgers University (2030)