Maryan Abdirahman
Kansas City,MO
Summary
I am a dedicated, hard-working, compassionate, and empathetic individual who loves serving underserved communities. I strive to deliver excellent patient care and am committed to gaining knowledge about medicine to better serve those in need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder of Cafimadkaga Waa Muhiim
Volunteer Work
Kansas City, MO
05.2023 - Current
- Initiated and led a project focused on enhancing medication adherence among elderly patients with chronic conditions in the Somali community of Kansas City.
- Collaborated closely with primary care providers to identify and address the healthcare needs of non-English speaking Somali individuals, ensuring culturally sensitive care delivery.
- Successfully coordinated with pharmacists proficient in the Somali language to provide tailored medication management support, resulting in tangible improvements in medication adherence rates and overall health outcomes.
- Demonstrated commitment to community health by empowering patients, fostering engagement in healthcare decisions, and promoting trust in the healthcare system within the Somali community.
Vice President
Immigrant Services Association of kansas city
Kansas City, Missouri
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted newly arrived refugees in navigating the resettlement process, providing guidance on essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education.
- Conducted cultural orientation sessions to help refugees acclimate to life in the United States, including information on local customs, laws, and resources.
- Facilitated language interpretation and communication between refugees and service providers to ensure effective access to vital resources and support.
- Organized and participated in community events and workshops aimed at promoting cultural exchange, integration, and mutual understanding among refugees and the local community.
- Collaborated with other volunteers and staff members to address the diverse needs and challenges faced by refugees, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for their successful integration into society.
Volunteering
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Led meal preparation efforts, including cooking nutritious meals for homeless individuals in the Kansas City area.
- Organized food packing activities, ensuring proper portioning and packaging for distribution to those in need.
- Volunteered in serving meals to homeless community members with dignity and respect during breakfast and dinner times.
- Collaborated with a team to facilitate efficient meal service operations, maintaining a warm and welcoming environment for recipients.
- Engaged in feeding activities, demonstrating compassion and empathy while addressing the nutritional needs of homeless individuals in the community
Patient Care Assistant
The University Of Kansas Health System
Kansas City
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Provided safe patient environment by answering all call lights promptly and communicating with the nurse immediately with any changes in the patient's condition
- Performed glucose finger sticks, and collecting specimens including stool, and urine
- Participating in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Volunteer
Children Mercy Hospital
Kansas City
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Offered parents with kids wagon or wheelchair and walk with them to their clinics
- Used my bilingual skills and offer to help translating when needed
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals for patients.
Volunteer
The University Of Kansas Health System
Kansas City
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the assembly and preparation of urine collecting kits for diagnostic testing.
- Contributed to the maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene standards by assisting with room cleaning duties within the emergency department.
- Played a role in infection control measures by sanitizing high-touch surfaces to minimize the spread of pathogens and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff
Direct Support Professional
Life Unlimited
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Administered and documented medications
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse
- Provided personal hygiene assistance for patients like bathing and dressing
- Prepared meals for patients and feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Personal Care Assistant
Midwest Home Health Care
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided assistance with daily tasks including meal preparation, feeding, linen changes, transportation to medical appointments, and shopping
- Assisted clients with personal care such as ostomies, wound, and catheter care, and medication reminders
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Caregiver
All Service Home Healthcare
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, and eating
- Helped or reminded clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
- Performed housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
- Helped with mobility and transfers around the house or outside (Medical appointments, walks, etc).
Tutor
Somali Student Association of Greater
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided free tutoring sessions to first-generation students with pre-calculus and college algebra
- Assisted students with homework using curriculum and materials provided by the program
- Taught study skills and other methods for test preparation.
Education
Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant
University of Missouri, Kansas City
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry, Biology And Psychology
University of Missouri, Kansas City
05.2021
Metropolitan Community College
06.2020
High School Diploma - Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
05.2016
Skills
- Communicating
- Dedicated
- Hard-working
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Reliable team player
Personal Information
Gender: Female
Languages
English
Languages
somali
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Founder of Cafimadkaga Waa Muhiim
Volunteer Work
05.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Children Mercy Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteering
Kansas University Medical Center
03.2022 - 11.2024
Patient Care Assistant
The University Of Kansas Health System
05.2021 - 11.2022
Vice President
Immigrant Services Association of kansas city
02.2021 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Midwest Home Health Care
10.2020 - 06.2021
Volunteer
The University Of Kansas Health System
04.2020 - 07.2022
Direct Support Professional
Life Unlimited
01.2020 - 09.2021
Tutor
Somali Student Association of Greater
01.2019 - 12.2019
Caregiver
All Service Home Healthcare
12.2018 - 02.2020
Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry, Biology And Psychology
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Metropolitan Community College