Tanko Hussaini Dawa

International Rescue Committee
Zamfara State
14/0 8/2023 to 05/2024
Nutrition OTP Nurse
• Responsible for day-to-day management of nutrition activities at Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) or IYCF project sites according to the standardized protocols, policies and guidelines outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and/or Global nutrition standards.•
• Implement outpatient therapeutic feeding of severely malnourished under-fives, and community outreach integrated with IYCF activities according to the stipulated protocols.
• Participate in surveillance activities including MUAC screening of the under-fives/pregnant and lactating women based on project needs.
• Participate in ensuring that OTP or IYCF beneficiaries and local populations both understand the project goals and actively participate in their implementation.
• Ensure OTP beneficiary absentee or defaulter tracing and other forms of beneficiary follow-ups at community level.
• Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging/Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) to mothers and other carers at OTP or IYCF project sites.
• Conduct ongoing capacity assessment of health workers on CMAM services delivery, IMCI service delivery, reproductive health service delivery, vaccination etc. and review the training needs and/or coaching needs.
• Ensure that all health facilities/sites have adequate supplies to delivery uninterrupted health care services through identifying needs, informing line manager on regular basis.
• Ensure that all children and patients visiting ACF supported facilities are properly examined and treated according to national nutritional protocols and standards.
• Ensure availability of essential nutrition supplies in assigned health facilities including data tools;
• Ensure that specific monitoring finding is reported to the Nutrition Programme Manager with potential solutions.
• Maintain and update database for health workers, community health workers/volunteers, trainings and share with line manager.

Medecin San Frontiers ( MSF) Spain 
Zamfara project 
04\07\2022 - 31/07/2023
NURSE 
• Providing quality care for Ambulatory therapeutic feeding center (ATFC)
• Provide medical care to in-Patient therapeutic Feeding Center (ITFC).
• As OPD Nurse clinician ensuring the triage of patients in waiting areas or emergencies,
• prescribe medications and refer Severe Acute Malnourished and IPD cases to ITFC or IPD.
• Provide clinical management for both Pediatric and Adult In-Patient Department(IPD)
• Ensure quality and timely identification and treatment of medical complications associated with malnutrition in SC or IPD in liaison with the clinical services.
• Participate in daily ward rounds in the Stabilization Centre, Pediatric & Adult IPD ward with the medical team.
• Prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds and whenever required.
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.
• Arrange and submit weekly ward work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities for reporting staff.
• Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same.
• Maintain drug registers and drug consumption within the ward level in collaboration with the pharmacy department.
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.
• Ensure the establishment of nutrition monitoring activities and train health staff in case detection and referral system.
• Monitor therapeutic Feeds and ensure that children get 3 hourly therapeutic feeds as required.
• Ensure timely reporting in accordance with set deadlines.
• Improve the provision of quality nutrition counseling in the hospital.
• First contact trauma care- suturing, dressing, involved in referral to ICRC for continues care.

Federal  Medical  Center  Gusau
11/10/2018 - 30/06/2022
NURSE 
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Federal Neuropsychiatric hospital Kware
Sokoto, Sokoto Nigeria. 
02/03/2017 - 02/04/2017
NURSE       
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Zamfara State primary Health Board (PHC) 
Zamfara, Nigeria 
NURSE 
04/06/2016 - 09/07/2016
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Trained and mentored new Chew's on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Diploma in Nursing from Zamfara state school nursing and midwifery Gusau. 

Bnsc from Ahmadu Hello university Zaria Kaduna state (Awaiting result).