AMAL HAMMOUD
Canada,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Critical care Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Eduator Nurse
International Medical Centre Hospital
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
International Medical Centre
02.2008 - 02.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, diagnosing, and implementing appropriate interventions for critically ill patients.
- Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies under physician supervision when needed.
- Advocated for patient autonomy and rights during decision-making processes, upholding ethical principles in critical care nursing practice.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing individualized plans of care tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Implemented advanced life support measures during emergent situations, stabilizing patients'' conditions until transfer to higher levels of care if necessary.
- Promoted effective communication among the interdisciplinary team, ensuring timely updates on patient status and progress.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth and development through attendance at conferences, workshops, and participation in certification programs relevant to adult critical care nursing.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections by maintaining strict infection control measures and sterile techniques.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Education
MBA - Health Care Management
Geneva Business School
2019
Bachelor - Registered Nurse (Critical Care Nursing)
Nursing School
Lebanon 06.2005
Skills
- Infection control measures
- Emergency Response
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Family Education
- Healthcare ethics
- Emergency Care
- Critical Care Nursing
- Team Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
International Medical Centre
02.2008 - 02.2022
Infection Control Eduator Nurse
International Medical Centre Hospital
MBA - Health Care Management
Geneva Business School
Bachelor - Registered Nurse (Critical Care Nursing)
Nursing School
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