Registered Nurse

Zehra Hussein.

A compassionate Registered Nursee with clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings. Skilled at learning new competencies and applying evidence-based practices to deliver safe and high-quality patient care. Recognized for strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to supporting patients with professionalism.

Work Experience

Registered Nurse - Float Pool

2026Present

Sault Area Hospital

Provide flexible, unit-based nursing care across surgical, medical, cardiac, complex continuing care, and rehabilitation settings. Deliver comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Monitor acute and chronic conditions, including post-operative recovery and cardiac monitoring, while prioritizing patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Float Pool Personal Support Worker / Float Pool nursing student

20252026

Sault Area Hospital

Provided direct, person-centered care to residents across multiple units, adapting to diverse care plans and varying acuity levels in a fast-paced float pool environment. Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility support, and safe transfers using mechanical lifts and proper body mechanics. Monitored residents' physical, cognitive, and emotional status, promptly reporting changes or concerns to the registered nurse to support timely clinical interventions. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care while maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Personal Support Worker

20222025

Plan A Algoma and Extendicare Mapleview

Delivered person-centered care to residents across multiple long-term care facilities within the Algoma region, adapting quickly to different unit routines, documentation systems, and care protocols. Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, toileting, feeding, mobility, and safe transfers using mechanical lifts while ensuring resident dignity and safety. Monitored and reported changes in residents' physical, cognitive, and emotional status to nursing staff to support timely interventions. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in high-demand environments to maintain continuity of care and accurate documentation.

Research and Policy Assistant

20252026

College Student Alliance (CSA)

Conducted policy and literature reviews on post-secondary issues including student financial aid, tuition, ancillary fees, mental health, health care services, and access to services to support evidence-informed advocacy initiatives. Co-authored an issues brief analyzing the impact of funding and policy changes on post-secondary students, contributing research synthesis and policy recommendations for government and institutional stakeholders. Drafted briefing notes, board reports, and correspondence to government officials and senior administration, clearly summarizing research findings and strategic implications.

Vice President of Student Life

20252026

Sault College Student Union

Lead in planning, coordinating, and executing student-centered events and initiatives. Act as a liaison between students and college administration as well as advocate for student centered issues. Develop and implement programs to enhance student engagement and campus life.

Skills

Flexible and adaptableAnalytical and goal-orientedComputer skills - Fast-pace typingTeamworkTime ManagementLeadershipCritical ThinkingResearchEnglish (Fluent)Swahili (Fluent)Urdu/Hindi (Intermediate)