Ihssan Tahir RN, BSN, MSN, TNCC

Dallas, TX
Email: Ihssan.tahir@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
Chicago State University Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2010
Nursing Licenses: State of Illinois, State of California, District of Columbia, State of New York, Texas Nursing
Licensure

Jacksonville State University

Masters in Nursing- Population Health/Emergency Management Jacksonville, AL
Fall 2021

EMPLOYMENT:

HCA Medical City Triage RN Dallas, TX

ER/Trauma (Adult & Pediatric) Department Registered Nurse August 2018-Present

• Manage care of neonatal, pediatric, adult,

geriatric patients experiencing life- threatening emergencies.
• Triage patients by performing full head to
toe assessments and determining acuity of patients.
• Collaborate with MD’s, Social workers,
Respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a patient advocate to ensure top
quality care.
• Complete tasks in a high demanding and
high stress environment.

Zakat Foundation of America Chicago, IL

Public Health Registered Nurse January 2011-August 2018

• Deliver care and assess organizational

clinics in Mali, Bangladesh and Ghana.
• Serves as executive liaison and support to
executive director.
• Founder of “Wellness Wednesday”
community program that includes weekly blood pressure, glucose, BMI screenings and community
yoga/healthy eating seminars on the Southside of Chicago.
• Give outpatient referrals and effective
patient education alongside partner organizations.
• Collaborate with non-profit organizations
that offer low cost healthcare to clients.
 • Establishing relationships with local
Chicago based non-profit organizations that deal directly with public health such as STD, mammograms
and cancer screenings.

Weiss Memorial Hospital

Emergency Department Registered Triage Nurse Chicago, IL
August 2011- August 2018
• Manage care of neonatal, pediatric, adult,
geriatric patients experiencing life- threatening emergencies.
• Triage patients by performing full head to
toe assessments.
• Collaborate with MD’s, Social workers,
Respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a patient advocate to ensure top
quality care.
• Complete tasks in a high demanding and
high stress environment.

Alta Bates Summit Hospital

Float Pool Registered Nurse Oakland, CA
February 2015-May 2016
• Manage care of patients experiencing
orthopedic, oncologic abdominal, renal, post surgical issues.
• Triage patients by performing full head to
toe assessments.
• Complete pertinent admission paperwork.
• Collaborate with MD’s, Social workers,
Respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a patient advocate to ensure top
quality care.
• Complete tasks in a high demanding and
high stress environment.

Fastaff Travel Nursing Agency Oakland CA, Washington DC, Bronx, NY

Float Pool Registered Nurse (Tele/Medsurg/ER) March 2013- June 2015

• Manage care of patients experiencing life-

threatening emergencies.
• Triage patients by performing full head to
toe assessments.
• Complete pertinent admission paperwork.
• Collaborate with MD’s, Social workers,
Respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a patient advocate to ensure top
quality care.
• Complete tasks in a high demanding and
high stress environment.
Jackson Park Medical Center
Acute Care Registered Float Nurse
Chicago, IL
October 2010- August 2011
• Experience on Medical Surgical,
Telemetry, Acute Care, and Medical Psych units.
• Provide quality care for up to ten patients.
• Perform total patient assessments on
diverse patient populations transferred from ER or directly admitted.
• Serve as a patient advocate to ensure that
physical and emotional needs of patients are met.
• Facilitate the recovery process through
collaboration with physicians, occupational therapists, nutritionists, and social workers.

INTERNSHIPS/TRAVEL

Zakat Foundation of America Bamako, Mali

Global Health Nurse April 2013 & November, 2016

• Served as a liaison between ZF’s Mali

branch and headquarters in Chicago.
• Collaborated with our partner Hospital du
Mali cardiac unit in the shipment of medical supplies.
• Met with hospital administrators and
government officials to assess patient needs in Bamako and surrounding villages.
• Collaborated in raising funds both in the
U.S. and abroad to assist in ZF’s West Africa initiatives.

Zakat Foundation of America Dhaka, Bangladesh

Global Health Nurse January 2009-March 2009
• Served as a liaison between donors and
orphans for an orphan sponsorship program that operates globally.
• Operated and volunteered at a
maternal/pediatric health clinic in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• Managed care of 50-80 patients per day.
• Attended national conferences to raise
awareness about the health and plight of the poor in Southeast Asia.
• Collaborated in raising funds for needy
families and children abroad and in the United States.

Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago Chicago, IL

Health Care Policy Intern May 2007 - September 2008

• Evaluate and manage a monthly caseload

of 30-50 patients.
 • Initiate referrals for clients lacking health
insurance.
• Registered needy children and families
for state programs (eg. All Kids) while serving as a health care policy intern.
• Attended developmental workshops
sponsored by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/LEADERSHIP

RAHMA (Reaching All HIV+ Muslims in America) Washington, DC

Vice President September 2015-August 2021

• Establish relationships with religious

institutions and leaders to promote HIV awareness in their spaces.
• Conduct educational and testing seminars
in mosques and community centers.
• Address HIV/AIDS in faith communities
through education, advocacy, and empowerment.
• Conduct educational seminars and retreats
for community members, primarily with the interfaith youth HIV awareness board.
• In August 2016, conducted the first HIV
retreat for HIV+ Muslims in Washington, D.C. metro area.
• Recently, launched a health initiative
related to female genital mutilation/cutting.

Zakat Foundation of America

Board Representative Bridgeview, IL
• Promoted and upheld mission and values
of the organization. Sept 2013-May 2016
• Attended and assisted in planning
quarterly meetings.
• Serving on committees or task forces and
taking on special assignments 
• Partnering with the Director and other
board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out.

Vanguard Shared Governance Team Chicago, IL

Nurse Representative August 2011- June 2012
• Collaborate with other inter-hospital
departments to ensure the needs of nurses are addressed.
• Implement strategic methods to get
hospital staff involved in shared decision-making.
• Attend district wide meeting dealing with
shared governance theories and models.

Weiss Hospital Informatics Nursing Team Chicago, IL

Nursing Informatics Leader December 2012-April 2013
• Assisted with the transition into EMR
(electronic medical records).
• Implement strategies for staff nurses to
accept and understand EMR.
• Acted as lead nurse supporter for nursing
staff.

Inner City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) Health Clinic

Volunteer Community Nurse Chicago, IL
December 2010-Present
• Triage patients by performing full head to
toe assessments.
• Provide care to individuals and families
who either have no insurance or are underinsured.
• Provide patient teaching in terms of
lifestyle modifications and follow up care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare
professionals in order to provide optimal patient care.

CERTIFICATIONS
Trauma Nurse Certification Course (TNCC)
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)