Welcome. I’m Jamla Rizek, a disaster nurse, educator, author, and speaker with experience spanning emergency care, public health emergencies, and humanitarian response. I created this space to share practical knowledge, honest reflections, and evidence-based education that helps nurses feel prepared when it matters most.
Whether you’re an emergency nurse, nursing student, educator, or healthcare leader, my goal is to help you build confidence, strengthen preparedness, and grow into the kind of professional others can rely on during times of crisis.
20+ years of pre-hospital and emergency nursing experience • FAAN • FAEN • Journal of Emergency Nursing Disaster Section Editor • Deputy Editor for Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness Journal
Flexible, expert-led learning designed to prepare nurses and responders for real-world emergencies.
I work with healthcare organizations, academic institutions, and public health leaders to strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response, and workforce readiness through practical strategies grounded in real-world experience.
Drawing from years of experience in emergency nursing, disaster response, and healthcare leadership, I help teams prepare for the situations they hope never happen but must be ready to face. Whether through keynote presentations, educational programs, or strategic consultation, my goal is to provide actionable solutions that can be implemented immediately.
Services include:
• Keynote and conference presentations
• Disaster preparedness education and training
• Emergency nursing leadership development
• Pediatric disaster readiness
• Workforce resilience and psychological support
• Curriculum development and content review
• Strategic consultation for healthcare and public health organizations
Explore peer-reviewed publications, practical resources, and reflections drawn from emergency nursing, disaster response, and global health practice.
From journal articles to educational tools and personal narratives, each piece is written to inform, challenge, and support those caring for others during difficult moments.
Whether you’re planning a conference, developing educational programs, or strengthening disaster preparedness efforts, I’d love to explore how we can work together.