Hanin Al-Ghafri
Rustaq, South Al Batinah,
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing graduate from The University of Auckland, holding a Bachelor of Nursing First Class Honors (January, 2026). Demonstrates well-developed clinical skills in delivering individualized care, collaborating effectively with healthcare teams, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Gained hands-on experience through diverse clinical placements, including 40 full care shifts in the Acute Coronary Care Unit (ACCU). Eager to leverage a strong foundation in nursing to contribute positively to patient outcomes and support healthcare excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Surgical Ward 61
Auckland City Hospital (3 Weeks)
11.2022 - 12.2022
Holistic care, medication administration, basic assessment, documentation
General Medicine & Dermatology Ward 67
Auckland DHB (6 Weeks)
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Health promotion, wound care, advanced dressing techniques, and management of various types of wounds (e.g., pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers).
- Gained experience in identifying and assessing various skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis, and collaborating with the healthcare team for appropriate management.
Buchanan Rehabilitation Centre
ADHB Mental Health and Addictions (3 Weeks)
Auckland
08.2023 - 09.2023
Rehabilitation care, psychiatric care, therapeutic communication, behavioural management, interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy.
General Paediatrics Ward 25
Starship Children's Hospital (3 Weeks)
02.2024 - 03.2024
Pediatric care, family-centred care, drug calculations, health education
(Dis)ability Placement
Central Auckland Specialist School (3 Weeks)
10.2023 - 11.2023
Worked with children aged 4–14 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and anxiety, developing skills in child-centred communication, behavioural support, emotional regulation strategies, and adapting approaches to meet individual developmental and emotional needs.
Ophthalmology Clinic Centre
Greenlane Clinical Centre (3 Weeks)
Auckland
04.2024 - 05.2024
Gained experience in patient management, staff development, clinical documentation, quality improvement, and resource management, with skills in ophthalmic triage, acute eye assessment, patient education, and the use of specialised ophthalmic equipment to support safe and effective patient care.
Older Person Clinical
Elizabeth Knox Home And Hospital (3 Weeks)
Auckland
05.2024 - 06.2024
Chronic wound care, assisted with a program for diabetics, including, blood glucose levels, administered prescriptions, worked with elderly patients with diminished cognitive ability, implemented fall risk prevention; administered IV therapy and IM.
Acute Coronary Care Unit (ACCU)
Auckland DHB (10 Weeks Transition Placement)
07.2024 - 10.2024
Transition to professional nursing 40 Full-care shifts, including patient assessment, documentation, IV medication administration, clinical observations, and nursing procedures. Developed skills in acute cardiac care, telemetry monitoring, recognising arrhythmias, ECG interpretation, and managing patients with conditions such as myocardial infarction and heart failure. Observed cardiothoracic procedures including CABG and gained exposure to pre- and post-operative care, including PICC line management, patient monitoring, and recovery support. Strengthened skills in emergency response, ALS/CPR, medication administration, use of cardiac equipment, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Chemistry Lab Assistant
Taylors College
Auckland
03.2022 - 03.2023
Volunteer
Elizabeth Knox Home And Hospital
Auckland
07.2022 - 09.2022
Companionship for elderly and younger adults with disability
Education
High School Diploma -
Asma Bint Yazeed School
Al-Rustaq, Oman2019
University of Auckland English Language Academy
Auckland2020
The Auckland Foundation Year (AFY) -
Taylor's College
Auckland 2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand2024
Bachelor of Nursing First Class Honours - Research in Nursing Science
Deakin University
Melbourne, Australia2025
Skills
- Computer Proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Nvivo software, Google Suite Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Time Management & Problem Solving: selected multiple times to represent classmates, helping resolve academic conflicts and organize presentation and exam schedules
- Computer skills
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- Certificate of Attendance of Tahaddi Course
at Outward Bound Oman, 2022 - Basic Life Support (BLS), 2022
- Extended Basic Life Support (BLS), 2023
- IV Cannulation & Phlebotomy Workshop, 2024
- Ethics and Law Workshop, 2024
- Nursing Council of NZ Workshop Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, 2024
- Smoking Cessation Health Te Toka Tumai, 2024
- Scenario-based Advanced Life Support Course (ALS), 2024
Timeline
Acute Coronary Care Unit (ACCU)
Auckland DHB (10 Weeks Transition Placement)
07.2024 - 10.2024
Older Person Clinical
Elizabeth Knox Home And Hospital (3 Weeks)
05.2024 - 06.2024
Ophthalmology Clinic Centre
Greenlane Clinical Centre (3 Weeks)
04.2024 - 05.2024
General Paediatrics Ward 25
Starship Children's Hospital (3 Weeks)
02.2024 - 03.2024
(Dis)ability Placement
Central Auckland Specialist School (3 Weeks)
10.2023 - 11.2023
Buchanan Rehabilitation Centre
ADHB Mental Health and Addictions (3 Weeks)
08.2023 - 09.2023
General Medicine & Dermatology Ward 67
Auckland DHB (6 Weeks)
02.2023 - 04.2023
General Surgical Ward 61
Auckland City Hospital (3 Weeks)
11.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Elizabeth Knox Home And Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2022
Chemistry Lab Assistant
Taylors College
03.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Asma Bint Yazeed School
University of Auckland English Language Academy
The Auckland Foundation Year (AFY) -
Taylor's College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Nursing First Class Honours - Research in Nursing Science
Deakin University
Hobbies
- Community & Volunteering: Support Omani international students.
- Photography: documenting health and community events.
- Travel and cultural exploration
- Cycling and fitness
References
Associate Head of Nursing School: Dr. Kim Ward
Institution: The University of Auckland
Email: k.ward@auckland.ac.nz
Course Coordinator of NURS301 : Dr Marea Topp
Institution: The University of Auckland
Email: m.topp@auckland.ac.nz
Preceptor: Fredrick Dela Cruz
Institution: Auckland City Hospital at ACCU Ward
Email: fredrick.cruzy@hotmail.com
Associate Professor: Debra Kerr
Institution: Deakin University
Email: d.kerr@deakin.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 522 72501
Research Experience
Student Researcher | The University of Auckland, New Zealand
What Makes a Great Preceptor from the Perspective of Nursing Students?
- Contributed to research exploring nursing students' perspectives on effective clinical preceptorship.
- Project findings were published in Kaitiaki: Nursing New Zealand (2022).
Researcher (Honours Thesis)| Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia (2026)
Thesis: Challenges for Nurses When Communicating With Caregivers of Hospitalised Children: A Focus Group Study
- Conducted a qualitative descriptive study using focus groups with paediatric nurses.
- Performed a comprehensive literature review and developed study materials.
- Analysed data using NVivo and reflexive thematic analysis.
- Manuscript currently submitted to the Journal of Pediatric Nursing.