Sahra Abdi
Bloomington,MN
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Special Minds
Roseville, MN
05.2024 - Current
- Delivers behavior support for children with autism and developmental delays.
- Applies crisis-management and de-escalation strategies.
- Uses therapeutic communication to promote emotional regulation.
- Collaborates with families and interdisciplinary teams.
- Collects and reviews behavioral data to guide care.
Applied Behavior Program Manager
Special Minds
Roseville, MN
12.2024 - Current
- Oversees schedules, documentation accuracy, and daily workflows.
- Supports and guides staff working with diverse behavioral needs.
- Coordinates care with families, staff, and doctors.
- Addresses concerns early to maintain organized, consistent care.
- Strengthens coordination, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Nursing Assistant
Suite Living Senior Care
Roseville, MN
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided ADL and Memory Care support, including mobility and hygiene.
- Performed vital signs and monitored/reported condition changes.
- Assisted with medication support and documentation.
- Communicated calmly with residents experiencing cognitive changes.
- Built strong clinical observation and time-management skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN12-2025
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Minnesota-Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association – Renewed September 2025 (Active)
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) — Active
Languages
English
Somali
Timeline
Applied Behavior Program Manager
Special Minds
12.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Special Minds
05.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Suite Living Senior Care
05.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Nursing Clinical Experience – 640+ Hours Completed
Children’s Minnesota – St. Paul NICU (Preceptorship)
- Cares for infants across all gestational ages and acuity levels, from 23-week micro-preemies to full-term newborns.
- Performs newborn assessments, vitals, thermoregulation, suctioning, positioning, and developmental/cluster care.
- Operates IV feeding pumps, smart pumps, and safely manages NG/OG feedings.
- Assists with ventilators, CPAP, HFNC, and continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring.
- Supports medication preparation, safety checks, and supervised administration.
- Identifies subtle clinical changes and communicates concerns promptly using strong clinical judgment.
- Builds skills in critical thinking, organization, equipment competence, and high-acuity neonatal care.
Other clinicals:
- HealthPartners Olivia Hospital – Surgery, ER, Oncology
- Children’s St.Paul Minnesota – Pediatric Medical Unit
- Regions Hospital – S10 Neuro/Surgical Unit
- Feed My Starving Children: Packed meals for global nutrition outreach (3 sessions).
- American Red Cross: Taught CPR basics to high school students.
- True Friends Camp: Supported children and adults with disabilities in daily and recreational activities.
- Rice Creek Covenant Church: Assisted at a community health fair providing basic health education.
- Middle School Outreach: Taught infection control and healthy eating to middle school students.
- Roseville & Woodbury Senior Living – Long-Term & Memory Care