Abid Al Rawashdeh
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience in nursing, patient care, and infection prevention. Transitioning to a Medical Transcriber role to utilize extensive medical knowledge, precise documentation skills, and proficiency in medical terminology. Adept at accurately recording and transcribing health assessments, treatment plans, medication administration, and patient outcomes while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with ethical standards. Strong typing proficiency, excellent listening and communication abilities, and a proven track record of managing complex medical records in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management, Occupational Health and Safety, IPAC, Marketing Team Leader
836849 Yukon INC.
Yukon, Canada
05.2019 - 08.2025
- Led infection prevention and control (IPAC) initiatives, documenting protocols, outbreak surveillance data, and analysis to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
- Managed occupational health and safety programs, transcribing safety assessments, emergency procedures, and team communications for precise record-keeping.
- Coordinated marketing efforts in healthcare settings, preparing detailed reports on client well-being programs and resource advocacy.
Community Health, IPAC, Safe at Home Specialist
Al Salam Health Care Clinic
Yukon, Canada
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed and documented community health plans, including IPAC measures and safe home assessments, focusing on accurate transcription of client evaluations and interventions.
- Collaborated with teams to record and transcribe resource allocations, client advocacy notes, and program outcomes for improved healthcare delivery.
Team Leader
Continuing Care Yukon (Copper Ridge Place, Thomson Center, Macaulay Lodge)
Yukon, Canada
01.2013 - 07.2019
- Oversaw care planning and mental health assessments, transcribing advanced directives, health evaluations, and treatment plans for multidisciplinary teams.
- Managed documentation of patient care, including medication administration, wound management, and therapies, ensuring meticulous records for quality assurance.
- Facilitated family meetings and physician consultations, accurately recording orders, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Community Nurse
VON Halifax
Halifax, Canada
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Conducted home visits and environmental assessments, transcribing detailed health reports on crisis responses, bowel/cardio-respiratory/diabetes management, and palliative care.
- Documented procedures such as catheterization, phlebotomy, injections, wound packing, and specimen collection, emphasizing precision in medical transcription.
- Evaluated and recorded client concerns, pressure ulcer prevention strategies, and therapy referrals, supporting accurate follow-up and service evaluations.
Team Leader
Melville Gardens
Halifax, Canada
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Administered medications and treatments, transcribing physician-prescribed orders and patient responses for precise records.
- Conducted skin and pain assessments, documenting findings and management strategies in detail.
Staff Nurse
Bay Shore Nursing Agency (QE2 Hospital, Memorial Hospital)
Halifax, Canada
03.2009 - 11.2012
- Handled unit operations, transcribing medication administrations, dressing changes, and emergency evacuations/transfers for patient records.
- Participated in doctor visits and family meetings, processing and documenting orders with a focus on detail-oriented medical reporting.
- Managed admissions and discharges, ensuring comprehensive transcription of resident histories and care coordination notes.
Staff Nurse
Northwood – Ivany Place
Halifax, Canada
02.2008 - 10.2011
- Provided patient care in long-term settings, documenting assessments, personal care, and problem-solving interventions accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to transcribe care plans and monitor patient progress, adhering to ethical documentation standards.
Staff Nurse
Melville Lodge
Halifax, Canada
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Supported mental health and daily living adjustments, transcribing coping strategies and community resource referrals.
Staff Nurse
Melville Lodge
Halifax, Canada
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Delegated assignments and documented unit activities, including emergency situations and resident transfers.
- Focused on high-quality transcription of patient safety measures, eye/ear care, and specimen handling.
Staff Nurse
Glades Lodge
Halifax, Canada
02.2008 - 06.2011
- Oversaw daily patient care, transcribing observations, interpersonal communications, and coordination with physicians.
- Managed documentation for ostomy care, oxygen therapy, and postural drainage, ensuring accuracy in medical reports.
Education
Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner -
Queen's University
Ontario, Canada01.2017
Upgrade for Master in Nursing -
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN) -
University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan07.2005
Skills
- Medical Terminology and Documentation
- Transcription Expertise
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Fast and accurate typing (50 WPM) with strong spelling, grammar
- Communication and Language Proficiency
- Technical and Organizational Proficiency
- Compliance and Ethics
Certification
- Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner, 09/01/16 - 06/30/17
- Outbreak Surveillance (Data Collection, Processing, Analysis), 2017
- Introduction to Psychology, 2017
- Palliative Care Essentials, 2016
- Leadership and Management, 2016
- Safety Skills, 2016
- Occupational Health and Safety, 2016
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), 2016
- Autism Training, 2016
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), 2016
- Leadership for Safety Training, 2015
- Wound Care Course, 2015
- Talk Matters, 2014
- First Nation Culture, 2014
- Food Safety, 2014
- Leadership, 2014
- WHMIS and HACCP, 2012
- Training in Food Services, Critical Situations, Workplace Emergencies, and MSDS, 2012
- First Aid and CPR (St. John Ambulance), 09/01/15
- Orientation to Canadian Nursing Practice, 2007
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Community Health, IPAC, Safe at Home Specialist
Al Salam Health Care Clinic
08.2022 - 03.2023
Management, Occupational Health and Safety, IPAC, Marketing Team Leader
836849 Yukon INC.
05.2019 - 08.2025
Team Leader
Continuing Care Yukon (Copper Ridge Place, Thomson Center, Macaulay Lodge)
01.2013 - 07.2019
Team Leader
Melville Gardens
08.2011 - 12.2012
Community Nurse
VON Halifax
05.2010 - 12.2012
Staff Nurse
Bay Shore Nursing Agency (QE2 Hospital, Memorial Hospital)
03.2009 - 11.2012
Staff Nurse
Melville Lodge
09.2008 - 06.2011
Staff Nurse
Melville Lodge
06.2008 - 06.2011
Staff Nurse
Northwood – Ivany Place
02.2008 - 10.2011
Staff Nurse
Glades Lodge
02.2008 - 06.2011
Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner -
Queen's University
Upgrade for Master in Nursing -
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN) -
University of Jordan
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