Khadra Hassan

Compassionate and highly adaptable Registered Nurse (RN) with diverse clinical experience across medical-surgical, cardiac, mental health, hospice, and correctional healthcare settings, including Hennepin County Jail. Brings three years of direct patient care experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) , supporting individuals with chronic illness, disabilities, and complex care needs in fast-paced and high-acuity environments. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, and the development and evaluation of individualized, evidence-based plans of care. Skilled in establishing measurable outcomes, promoting patient independence, and adjusting care to meet evolving patient and family needs. Known for building therapeutic relationships and delivering culturally responsive, patient-centered care. Fluent in Somali and English, with a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary teamwork, patient advocacy, and safe, high-quality care delivery.

Hennepin County Public Safety Facility  

(august to September) 105 hours 

• Delivered culturally responsive, patient-centered care while advocating for equitable access to treatment for an underserved population
• Selected for preceptorship in a high-acuity correctional setting, providing care to a complex and underserved patient population with acute, chronic, and mental health conditions
• Performed comprehensive patient assessments, triaged urgent health concerns, and actively contributed to the development and real-time adjustment of individualized, evidence-based care plans
• Safely administered medications and monitored patient responses within strict regulatory and security protocols
• Demonstrated advanced prioritization and clinical judgment in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment requiring heightened awareness of safety and risk