A grounded look at disaster medicine and system resilience in prolonged crisis.
Credentials
Education
Bachelor of Nursing
University College of Applied Sciences
2021–2025
Advanced studies in public health, clinical care, and healthcare management.
Graduation Project
Studied sterilization and infection control practices in resource-limited healthcare settings, focusing on how clinical standards can be adapted when normal infrastructure and equipment are unavailable.
General Nursing
Al-Azhar University
2014–2017
Foundational clinical training across medical-surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, and community care.
Training
Internship
Al-Shifa Hospital
2017
400-hour clinical internship at Al-Shifa Hospital strengthening patient monitoring and documentation skills.
Gender-Based Violence
Training
Specialized certificate in survivor-centered support and safe referral practices.
Disability Inclusion Services Training
Training in disability inclusion, accessible health services, and respectful support for persons with disabilities in care and rehabilitation settings.
Clinical Rotations
Practical, hands-on experience across critical care, primary healthcare, and surgical units during my clinical training years.
Emergency & Trauma
High-acuity triage and immediate life-saving interventions in a major trauma center. Focused on rapid assessment and emergency procedures.
Medical-Surgical
Comprehensive post-operative care and acute illness management. Developed core skills in pharmacotherapy, wound care, and patient education.
Pediatric Intensive Care
Specialized care for critically ill infants and children. Emphasis on family-centered care models and pediatric-specific diagnostic monitoring.
Community & Public Health
Outreach and preventative care in underserved regions. Conducted health screenings, immunizations, and community-wide health awareness campaigns.
Maternity & Neonatal Care
Supporting antepartum and postpartum patients. Gained extensive experience in neonatal assessment and labor and delivery assistance.
Psychiatric Nursing
Inpatient mental health care focusing on therapeutic communication, crisis de-escalation, and psychiatric assessment tools.
Employment & Volunteer Services
A record of professional clinical practice and humanitarian contributions in healthcare delivery and disaster response.
Employment
Volunteer Service
Pediatric Disability & Rehabilitation Nurse
Palestine Avenir for Childhood Foundation – Cerebral Palsy Center | 2019–2020
Emergency Department Volunteer Nurse
Kuwait Specialty Hospital, Rafah | 2024
Provided nursing care in a pediatric disability and rehabilitation setting, supporting children with cerebral palsy and related care needs through patient monitoring, daily care support, and rehabilitation-focused nursing services.
Volunteered in the Emergency Department during the conflict period, supporting urgent patient care in a high-pressure hospital setting.
Humanity & Inclusion / Palestine Avenir Foundation | 2021
Crisis Response Activation
Public & Community Health Nurse
Participated in emergency response activation during the May 2021 escalation, receiving a certificate of appreciation for emergency response service.
UNRWA – Health Department | 2020–2021
Worked as a nurse through UNRWA’s Health Department, supporting public and community health services through patient care, health service delivery, and community-based healthcare support.
Volunteer Hospital Nurse
Al-Shifa Medical Complex, Gaza | 2020
Provided volunteer practical nursing service through the Bader/Badr initiative, supporting hospital-based patient care and nursing services
Rehabilitation & Medication Care Nurse
Mabarrat Palestine Society – Saja Center | 2022–2023
Hospital Volunteer Nurse
Served in the medication and care department, providing nursing support in a rehabilitation and disability care setting, including medication-related care, patient monitoring, and daily health support.
Al Helou International Hospital | 2017–2019
Served as a volunteer nurse in general hospital nursing, providing patient care, clinical routines, and hospital nursing services.
In Pursuit of Recovery and Systemic Change
Master’s Thesis in Disaster Medicine: Investigating healthcare coordination, continuity of care, and system recovery in prolonged emergency settings.
Research Fellowship in Japan: Studying the resilience of healthcare coordination and continuity of care in post-disaster environments.
Advanced Clinical Research: Focusing on the intersection of emergency nursing and health system resilience in conflict zones.
Academic Collaboration: Partnering with international institutions to develop frameworks for sustainable healthcare in conflict.
Professional Development: Pursuing certifications in emergency medical management and disaster response leadership.