Nursing Assistant - Idrissa Pouye De Dakar - Dakar, Senegal
(2022-10 - 2023-03)
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting, assisting with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding toileting, and mobility)
- Monitored and documented vital signs, intake/output, and changes in patient condition, promptly reporting concerns to nurses
- Supported nurses and physicians during patient assessments, procedures, and treatments
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized patient environment in compliance with infection control standards
Clinical Student - Hospital Pikine de Dakar - Dakar, Senegal
(2021-05 - 2021-09)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to implement individualized patient care plans
- Help educate patients and families on care plans, safety measures, and discharge instructions
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and adherence to patient safety and infection control standards
- Adapted to fast-paced clinical environments while managing multiple patient needs effectively
Clinical Student - Hospital Fann de Dakar - Dakar, Senegal
(2020-02 - 2020-05)
- Performed patient rounding, collected vital signs, and reported abnormal findings to clinical staff
- Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining patient safety and dignity
- Supported care coordination by communicating patient needs to nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff
- Practiced sterile technique and infection prevention measures in acute care settings
Global Health Participant - Global Health in Senegal - Dakar, Senegal
(2019-10 - 2019-10)
- Engaged in an immersive global health program to explore healthcare delivery systems, community health strategies, and public health challenges
- Assisted in public health initiatives, including vaccination campaigns, and community health education programs
- Collaborated with Senegalese and American healthcare professionals and public health leaders to study the integration of preventative care and primary health
