I'm Ismail Amir.

Nursing Experience

My nursing placements gave me opportunities to learn from patients, families, and healthcare teams across hospital and community settings. These experiences were completed as a nursing student, under clinical supervision.

SickKids — General Pediatrics

Final Consolidation · April–July 2026

I completed my final consolidation in inpatient general pediatrics at SickKids Hospital. Working with children and their families, I developed my assessment, medication administration, documentation, and prioritization skills under my preceptor's supervision.

This placement helped me bring together what I had learned throughout nursing school: organizing care, reassessing patients, recognizing changes in their condition, and communicating concerns to the team. It also reinforced the importance of family-centred care and adapting communication to each child’s developmental level and needs.

Toronto Public Health — School Health Team

Community Health Placement · January–April 2026

With Toronto Public Health’s School Health Team, I supported school-based health promotion and immunization follow-up. This placement broadened my understanding of nursing beyond the hospital, including an in-depth understanding of the impact of social determinants of health on communities as a whole and the individuals residing within them.

Working with students, families, and school communities gave me opportunities to practice clear, culturally safe communication and consider health at both an individual and population level.

Trillium Health Partners — Adult Inpatient Medicine

Mississauga Hospital · September–December 2025

I provided supervised care for adults with complex medical needs, including assessments, medication administration, symptom monitoring, patient teaching, and documentation.

This placement helped me develop my prioritization and time-management skills, recognize changes in patient status, and communicate with the interprofessional team in a busy inpatient setting.

SickKids — Pediatric Surgery

May–June 2025

I supported the care of children recovering from surgery, including routine monitoring, pain assessment, comfort measures, and communication with families. This was an opportunity to develop my understanding of pediatric medication safety and adapt care and communication to children of a variety of ages.

Earlier Placements

Adult inpatient medicine — Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Hospital · March–April 2025

Postpartum and newborn care — Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Hospital · January–February 2025

Inpatient mental health — Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) · November–December 2024

Geriatric rehabilitation — Baycrest Health Sciences · September–October 2024

Research & Community

Child Language and Speech Studies Lab

University of Toronto Mississauga · 2023–2025

I joined Dr. Elizabeth Johnson’s Child Language and Speech Studies (CLASS) Lab through UTM’s Research Opportunity Program in Summer 2023, then continued as a work-study student.

The lab studies how people acquire and process language. My responsibilities included conducting in-person adult studies and participating in child studies at the Ontario Science Centre through its Research Live! program.

Alongside following study protocols and maintaining accurate documentation, I explained research activities to participants and caregivers. I also had opportunities to present our research at undergraduate conferences.

Learn about the CLASS Lab ↗

Research Presentations

Amir, I., Yang, C., Yu, M., Johnson, E.K. (2024, April 25). Cross-Linguistic Listening: Talker Recognition by English and Mandarin Speakers. [Poster presentation]. 2024 UTM Psychology Research Day, University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON, Canada.  

Amir, I., Yu, M., Johnson, E.K. (2023, August 16). Exploring the Mechanisms of The Other Accent Effect. [Poster presentation]. 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Fair, University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON, Canada.

Volunteer Clinic Assistant - Toronto General Hospital

Vascular Surgery Clinic · April 2023–April 2024

I helped digitize and organize patient records at Toronto General’s Vascular Surgery Clinic.

During my time there, I saw how clinic staff coordinated with surgeons, family physicians, and other clinics to bring together the information needed for patient care. The experience gave me a greater appreciation for the cooperation and communication behind a seamless patient experience.

Computer Lab Assistant — Introductory Psychology

University of Toronto Mississauga · Academic years 2022–2024

I helped first-year psychology students use software and simulated labs to understand research methods. My responsibilities included troubleshooting technical difficulties and helping students work through gaps in their understanding.

Teaching these concepts gave me a greater appreciation for the research behind what we learn, and for finding different ways to explain unfamiliar ideas.

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Newmarket Islamic Centre · 2015–2019

I assisted teachers at the centre’s weekend school, working mostly with children ages 4 to 11. I helped with lessons and activities, supported students, and provided input on how teaching could be adapted to their strengths and needs.

What started as a 40-hour commitment for a high-school graduation requirement turned into four years of volunteering, and I wouldn’t change a thing. It was an early opportunity to learn how to work with children, parents, and fellow volunteers, and to see how rewarding it can be to spend my time for the sake of others.

Education & Registration

Registered Nurse — Ontario

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as of July 2026

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of Toronto · 2024–2026
Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Accelerated program

Honours Bachelor of Science

University of Toronto Mississauga · 2019–2024
Double majors in Psychology and Biology for Health Sciences
Graduated with High Distinction · Dean’s List Scholar

A Little More About Me

Outside of nursing, I like to read, watch documentaries and video essays, work on my car, explore the outdoors, and go on road trips.