Sakiyo Abdiaziz
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) student graduating in May 2026 with extensive hands-on experience in hospital, long-term care, and home care settings. Skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, medication administration support, injections (per facility protocol/supervision), and clinical documentation. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills with readiness to transition into a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) role upon NCLEX completion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Allina Health
Minneapolis, MN
02.2023 - Current
- Administered daily patient care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming to enhance comfort and hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted with mobility and physical therapy exercises to promote recovery and independence among patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Trained new CNAs on best practices for patient care, safety protocols, and organizational policies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Care, Burnsville
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Alzheimer’s and dementia care specialized approaches to memory promote dignity, safety, and communication.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained patient records accurately, adhering to healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provides Patient-Centered Care In a busy Facility care home, setting using the Nurse Assistant Process, Listening Skills, and critical thinking.
- Provides high quality patient care as float CNA within Surgical, Acute care, Rehabilitation, Home-healthcare and Nursing-home Settings.
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, emptying catheter bag and bathing.
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Education
GED -
Community learning project College
10-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Skills
- Provided supervised patient care in medical-surgical, long-term care, and acute care settings
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, vital signs monitoring, and documentation in EMR systems
- Assisted with medication administration under RN supervision
- Supported wound care, mobility assistance, hygiene care, and post-operative recovery
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe patient outcomes
- Assisted with injections and treatments as permitted under nursing school supervision
Clinical Rotations — [Long-Term Care / Assisted Living, Martin Luther Campus], MN 2024
Clinical Rotations — Rehabilitation Facility (Masonic Homes), MN, 2025
Provided supervised patient care in a rehabilitation clinical setting
- Supported activities of daily living including hygiene, mobility, feeding, and comfort care
- Communicated patient changes and observations to RN preceptors and clinical instructors
- Provided supervised patient care in a neurology inpatient hospital setting
- Monitored neurological status including LOC, pupil response, and motor function
- Performed vital signs and neurological assessments and reported changes promptly to RN
- Assisted with mobility, ADLs, and safety precautions for high-fall-risk patients
- Supported post-stroke and neuro patients with rehabilitation and recovery care
- Documented patient observations in EMR under RN supervision
Clinical Rotations — Neurology Unit, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, MN,2026
Timeline
CNA
Allina Health
02.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Care, Burnsville
01.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks
01.2019 - 01.2020
GED -
Community learning project College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Normandale Community College