Afrah Abdullahi

Majored in Pre-Licensure Nursing
Georgia State University, Class of 2017
From Snellville, GA

Nursing Student at Georgia State University; To uplift, encourage, empower, & promote health & wellness in children

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Education

Georgia State University
South Gwinnett High School

Afrah in the News

Afrah Abdullahi Receives Bachelor's Degree From Georgia State University

Afrah Abdullahi of Snellville received a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University during the week of May 8, 2017. More than 4,300 students received certificates and degrees across numerous ...

May, 30 2017 - Verified by Georgia State University

Afrah Abdullahi Receives the Evangeline Lane Founders Award

Afrah Abdullahi was awarded the Evangeline Lane Founders Award for graduating with both a 3.5 or higher overall grade point average, and at least a 3.67 grade point average in all nursing classes. ...

May, 11 2017 - Verified by Georgia State University

Afrah Abdullahi Receives the Byrdine F. Lewis Clinical Practice Scholarship

Afrah Abdullahi, of Snellville, a Georgia State University student, received the Byrdine F. Lewis Clinical Practice Scholarship for a strong academic record and commitment to clinical practice in a...

April, 07 2017 - Verified by Georgia State University

Afrah Abdullahi Named to the Dean's List for Fall 2016

Afrah Abdullahi, of Snellville, was named to the Dean's List for Fall 2016 at Georgia State University. To be eligible for the Dean's List, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumu...

February, 10 2017 - Verified by Georgia State University

Afrah Abdullahi Named to the Dean's List for Spring 2016

Afrah Abdullahi was named to the Dean's List for Spring 2016 at Georgia State University. To be eligible for the Dean's List, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumulative GPA of ...

July, 14 2016 - Verified by Georgia State University

Afrah Abdullahi Named to the President's List for Fall 2015

Afrah Abdullahi was named to the President's List for Fall 2015 at Georgia State University. To be eligible for the President's List, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumulative...

February, 03 2016 - Verified by Georgia State University

Afrah Abdullahi Named to the Dean's List for Fall 2015

Afrah Abdullahi was named to the Dean's List for Fall 2015 at Georgia State University. To be eligible for the Dean's List, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumulative GPA of 2....

February, 02 2016 - Verified by Georgia State University

Afrah Abdullahi Named to the President's List for Spring 2015

Afrah Abdullahi was named to the President's List for Spring 2015 at Georgia State University. To be eligible for the President's List, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumulati...

June, 25 2015 - Verified by Georgia State University

Afrah Abdullahi Named to the Dean's List for Fall 2014

Afrah Abdullahi was named to the Dean's List for Fall 2014 at Georgia State University. To be eligible for the Dean's List, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumulative GPA of 2....

February, 23 2015 - Verified by Georgia State University

Achievements Added by Afrah

Afrah Abdullahi was recognized for earning a scholarship

WEDD H.O.P.E Scholarship

Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 - Added by Afrah

Afrah Abdullahi was recognized for earning a scholarship

Awarded Byrdine F. Lewis Clinical Practice Scholarship

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Activities

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston

Hospital Volunteer at the Day Surgery Unit •Assist the staff with entertaining children in the waiting room by playing with toys & board games appropriate to the child’s developmental age •Provide emotional patient care, build rapport, & maintain warm and comfortable environment

Spring 2016 - Georgia State University

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Camp Horizon Organization

Mentoring Metro Atlanta's youth in foster care (Ages 6-18 years) through year-round fun interactive events to establish a family base community. •Primary goal is to restore emotional stability, instill hope, and promote healing •Enable mentee to achieve individualistic goals & help them develop essential life skills

Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 - Georgia State University

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Camp Twin Lakes' Kids Serve II

Designed for children with an active or retired parent in the military Camp counselor- worked with five 10 year old girls for the week •Supervised & ensured safety for the five campers and participated in all activities with the campers •Promoted growth, development, and confidence in the campers

Summer 2015 - Georgia State University

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Nursing Students at Georgia State (NSGS)

An organization designed to promote community service & professional involvement in nursing. •Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency= donated business attire for homeless individuals in Atlanta •Holiday Donation Event for CHOA= collected nonperishable items to stock pantry in the waiting rooms •Pinning Ceremony Volunteer= escorted speakers, handed out programs, & took photos for the event

Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 - Georgia State University

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Work Experience

Nurse Extern at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

10-week precepted educational experience in which externs rotate to three different units (Pulmonary, General Pediatrics, and Adolescents Unit) while working alongside a Registered Nurse •Responsible for obtaining V/S, I/O, physical assessments, preparing and setting up feeds, PICC care, G/J tube care, girth and head circumference measurements, neonatal care, and charting •Obtained daily weights, calculated remaining calories post meals to compensate with boost, assisted with administering and monitoring dialysis, and assisted with admissions and discharges

June 2016 - August 2016

Emergency Department Technician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding

•Responsible for obtaining vital signs, patient triage, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and replenishing supplies •Perform bedside procedures such as 12- lead EKG, straight catheterizations, eye/ear irrigation, blood glucose checks, visual acuity tests, and throat cultures •Educate, orientate, and place orthopedic devices such as splints, slings, crutches on patients and assist with transportation

April 2016 - Present

Student Assistant at Georgia State University Advisement Center

•Performed clerical duties supporting the University Advisement Center and academic advisors •Provided excellent customer service to professionally represent Georgia State University •Scheduled appointments for students and prepared folders and booklets for office meetings

October 2012 - August 2014

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