Ahmad Ghaddar
Mont-Royal,QC
Summary
Seeking to apply my management and administrative skills to a nurse management position in a tertiary hospital.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
General Manager
Services Santé Première Ligne Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
ICU Nurse Clinician
McGill University Health Center
03.2021 - Current
- Provided holistic care for a wide variety of critical care patients.
- Consulted and coordinateed patient care plans with multidisciplinary team members.
- Managed ventilated/ sedated patients, arterial lines, central lines, Swan-Ganz catheters and other invasive lines.
- Participated in code situations, BLS/ACLS.
- Prepared patients for examinations, procedures, surgeries and treatments.
- Assisted in nursing research activities.
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
McGill University Health Center
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams, facilitating collaborative care for patients.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by promoting teamwork and addressing conflicts swiftly and professionally.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the unit, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with Nurse Manager to develop staff schedules that maintained appropriate staffing levels while minimizing overtime expenses.
Surgical Nurse Clinician
McGill University Health Center
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Oriented new nurses to the unit and patient care.
Orderly
Comfort Keepers
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided patient age specific care
- Assisted patients in their daily living activities
- Adhered to patient’s safety protocols.
International Patients Coordinator
American University of Beirut Medical Center
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Assisted international patients with their medical, travel and accommodation.
- Prepared patients' care plan and treatment path.
- Collaborated with the administrative director in promoting the international patient services and the executive health program.
- Harmonized patient’s treatment plans between different healthcare departments.
- Acted as a delegate with the finance department to develop healthcare packages in the context of business development and expansion.
- Coordinated the update of executive health screening packages according to new clinical guidelines.
- Performed daily data entry and generate reports of international patient services.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
American University of Beirut Medical Center
12.2009 - 10.2014
- Consulted and coordinate patient care plans with health care team members
- Monitored, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions and physical activities
- Prepared patients for examinations and treatments
- Assisted in nursing research activities
- Mentored/precepted junior/newly hired nurses; supervise a particular unit on shifts
- Performed administrative and managerial functions
- Coordinated the flow of admissions to the unit with the admitting office
- Executed and coordinate training/instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.
Quality Coordinator
Dallaa General Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Prepared the quality management audits monthly and quarterly reports.
- Analyzed and report clinical practices, processes and error reporting.
- Advised on annual revision within Quality Management Program, databases and indicators.
- Planed long-term goals for the quality control department.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (Administration Track) -
American University of Beirut
01.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Balamand
01.2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Patient Advocacy
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Advanced Life Support
- Quality Improvement
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
Certification
- Foundation in Oncology Nursing Practice, de Souza Institute, 10/2018
- Code White workshop, Crisis Prevention Institute, 09/2018
- Basic Life Support, 10/2017
- Organizational Internal Quality Auditing, 11/2008
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Arabic
Full Professional
Professional Development
- Post cardiothoracic surgery, Mcgill University Health Center, 03/2022
- Continues renal replacement therapy, Mcgill University Health Center, 08/2021
- Preceptor and Leadership workshop, McGill University Health Center, 01/2019
- Assistant Nurse Manager Interim training, McGill University Health Center, 07/2018
- In-charge nurse training, McGill University Health Center, 05/2018
- Workshop of Preceptorship Program, American University of Beirut Medical Center, 01/2012
Committee Involvements
- Work Life Council member, 09/2012, 07/2013
- Quality Council member, 07/2013, 10/2014
Awards
Women’s Auxiliary Award for Registered Nurses, 05/2014, Best medical-surgical registered nurse in 2014 at the American University of Beirut Medical Center
Timeline
General Manager
Services Santé Première Ligne Inc.
01.2022 - Current
ICU Nurse Clinician
McGill University Health Center
03.2021 - Current
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
McGill University Health Center
09.2019 - 03.2021
Surgical Nurse Clinician
McGill University Health Center
01.2018 - 09.2019
Orderly
Comfort Keepers
12.2016 - 07.2017
International Patients Coordinator
American University of Beirut Medical Center
10.2014 - 09.2016
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
American University of Beirut Medical Center
12.2009 - 10.2014
Quality Coordinator
Dallaa General Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Nursing (Administration Track) -
American University of Beirut
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Balamand
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