Fredor Bihizi
Saginaw,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate ICU nurse and pre-medical student with a strong passion for global health and serving underserved communities. Originally from Burundi, East Africa, I am driven by the mission to give back to my home country and contribute to improving healthcare systems worldwide. My diverse experiences include critical care nursing experience, chair member for unit based council, shadowing physicians, assisting in clinical procedures, volunteering at free clinics, all of which have honed my critical thinking, leadership, and patient-centered care skills. I am committed to lifelong learning, and pursuing opportunities to expand my medical knowledge and engage in collaborative, global health initiatives to make a meaningful impact both locally and internationally.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
John Peter Smith Hospital,
Fort Worth, TX
02.2024 - Current
- I care for patients with acute neurological illnesses or injuries, ensuring high-quality treatment. I am the active chair member of our unit-based council. I help improve protocols and procedures that will lead to better patient outcomes, improve staff advocacy, and overall unit changes.
Critical Care Nurse
Medical City Fort Worth, Cardiac ICU RN
Fort Worth, TX
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided direct care to post-surgical patients in cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Managed ventilators, PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, and chest tube management.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions, and provided education to patients and their families on disease processes, medical procedures, and the recovery process.
Direct Support Professional
Residential Community Support Services
Portland, ME
06.2017 - 01.2023
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
Fort Kent, ME05-2024
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Team management
- Evidence-based practices
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural competence
Affiliations
- Mercy Clinic of Fort Worth
Since January 2024
Providing free healthcare services to uninsured and underinsured
residents, the clinic focuses on primary care, women's health, and
chronic disease management. Dedicated to compassionate and
accessible care, it relies on volunteer support to serve the
community effectively.
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
kirundi
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Professional
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Dean List (2022,2023)
- Nurse of the month (May, August 2024)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
John Peter Smith Hospital,
02.2024 - Current
Critical Care Nurse
Medical City Fort Worth, Cardiac ICU RN
03.2023 - 01.2024
Direct Support Professional
Residential Community Support Services
06.2017 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
Tarrant County College
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