Instructor of Nursing — Fundamentals & Clinical Skills
Alina Malakyan is an experienced nursing professional and educator whose career reflects a strong commitment to patient care, clinical practice, professional responsibility, and the preparation of future healthcare professionals. Her background combines formal nursing education with many years of practical experience in healthcare settings, providing her with a solid foundation in both theoretical nursing principles and hands-on patient care.
Ms. Malakyan completed her professional nursing education at the Yerevan State Base Medical College, graduating in 2007 with the qualification of Nurse in the specialty of Nursing. Her diploma was awarded with honors, reflecting a high level of academic achievement during her professional education.
Following her graduation, Ms. Malakyan developed her professional experience through direct nursing practice in healthcare institutions. Since 2019, she has served at Aramyants Medical Center in Yerevan, where she has been involved in direct patient care, implementation of physician orders, nursing procedures, clinical documentation, and collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
Throughout her professional career, Ms. Malakyan has developed practical knowledge in fundamental nursing care, patient observation, infection prevention, medication-related nursing responsibilities, clinical procedures, documentation, and patient safety. Her experience has strengthened her ability to recognize the importance of accuracy, organization, communication, and compassionate care in everyday nursing practice.
Her professional background is particularly valuable in the education of nursing students because it combines formal training with real-world clinical experience. Through years of direct patient care, she has developed an understanding of the responsibilities placed on nurses at the bedside and the importance of maintaining professional standards in every aspect of patient care.
At the Armenian College of Nursing & Health Sciences (ACNHS), Ms. Malakyan serves as an Instructor of Nursing Fundamentals and Clinical Skills. Drawing upon her nursing education and practical clinical experience, she helps students develop the foundational competencies necessary for safe and effective nursing practice.
Her instruction emphasizes basic patient care, vital signs assessment, infection prevention, medication safety, patient hygiene and mobility, clinical documentation, communication, nursing procedures, and professional responsibility. She places particular importance on correct technique, patient safety, organization, and the development of confidence through supervised practical learning.
As an educator, Ms. Malakyan helps students bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and clinical application. Her teaching encourages students to understand not only how nursing procedures are performed, but also why accuracy, patient dignity, safety, and professional judgment are fundamental to high-quality nursing care.
Alina Malakyan represents the values central to the nursing profession: compassion, competence, responsibility, discipline, and dedication to patient well-being. Through her clinical experience at Aramyants Medical Center and her educational contribution at ACNHS, she continues to support the development of future nurses who are prepared to provide safe, ethical, and patient-centered care.