REGISTERED NURSE · BSN STUDENT
I’m Ny'Rossha Alim, a registered nurse, mother of three, and lifelong learner. My journey from CNA to nursing leadership continues as I pursue my BSN and prepare for a future in psychiatric mental health care.
Explore my learning portfolio01 / ABOUT ME
Nursing is both my profession and part of the future I am building for my family.
As a young Black Muslim woman and mother of three, I bring perseverance, compassion, and a strong sense of responsibility to my work. Becoming a mother at 16 taught me to keep moving toward my goals while caring for others. Entering healthcare at 18 gave that determination a purpose.
My experience spans long-term care, rehabilitation, dementia care, hospice, and mental health settings. Moving through bedside and leadership roles has strengthened my appreciation for the people, communication, and teamwork behind safe care.
“I want to keep growing into a nurse who listens carefully, advocates confidently, and helps people feel seen.”
I believe every patient deserves dignity, respect, and care that considers the whole person. My practice is grounded in compassion, accountability, patient advocacy, and respect for individual beliefs and choices. I aim to combine clinical judgment with clear communication and evidence-based care, while recognizing how a person’s circumstances shape their health.
02 / PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Bedside nursing and leadership in long-term care and rehabilitation.
CLINICAL FOUNDATION
Seven years of CNA experience established my foundation in personal care, observation, and patient relationships. As an LPN charge nurse, I cared for up to 30 residents per shift, strengthening my prioritization, medication management, and communication skills.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
My leadership experience includes unit management at Aventura at Pembroke and Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation, as well as house supervision. I have supported staffing coordination, admissions and discharges, staff education, interdisciplinary teamwork, and survey readiness.
CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT
Becoming an RN on June 29, 2026, marked an important step in my professional journey. I am continuing to develop my leadership, assessment, and evidence-based practice skills through RN-to-BSN coursework.
Wound care · Dementia care · Rehabilitation · Patient and family education
Infection prevention · MAR/TAR audits · Incident reporting · QAPI participation
Staffing · Delegation · Staff education · Interdisciplinary coordination
PointClickCare · Documentation · Admissions and discharges · Hospital tracking
03 / LEARNING PORTFOLIO
Reflections on my RN-to-BSN coursework and the professional growth it supports.
FALL 2026
PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
My BSN education is helping me connect bedside experience with leadership, evidence-based practice, and professional accountability. I see this degree as an opportunity to become more prepared for the needs of my patients and the responsibilities of future roles.
I want to strengthen how I explain clinical decisions, collaborate with colleagues, and advocate for patients. My experience gives me a foundation; continued education helps me examine that experience and improve my practice.
NURSING PHILOSOPHY
Patricia Benner’s Novice to Expert Model resonates with my progression from CNA to LPN, leadership, and RN practice. It reminds me that confidence and judgment develop through experience, reflection, and continued learning.
A new role brings new learning needs, even when I have years of healthcare experience. I aim to remain open to feedback, ask questions, and use reflection to identify where I need support or further education.
COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP
My 16Personalities result was ISFJ-A, or Defender. I relate to its emphasis on responsibility, loyalty, attention to detail, and caring for others. I use this result as a starting point for reflection on my communication and leadership habits.
My growth priorities are expressing my needs clearly, setting boundaries, and speaking confidently about my contributions. In a workplace disagreement, I aim to listen, focus on the specific concern, and work toward a shared plan rather than making assumptions about someone’s personality.
PERSONAL WELLNESS
Balancing nursing, school, motherhood, and my faith requires intention. My wellness goals include protecting time for rest, maintaining supportive relationships, and making space for spiritual practice.
As a Muslim, praying five times daily is important to me, although a busy work and school schedule can make consistency challenging. I want to plan my time more thoughtfully and treat my own well-being as a responsibility alongside my responsibilities to others.
04 / LOOKING FORWARD
My long-term goal is to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
I want to build on my nursing experience to support people facing mental health challenges with compassion, respect, and an understanding of their individual circumstances.
Strengthen research literacy, professional communication, leadership, and evidence-based practice.
Develop confidence in delegation, conflict resolution, quality improvement, and leading a nursing team.
Prepare for graduate study and deepen my knowledge of psychiatric mental health nursing.
05 / CONTACT
Reach me by email or phone.