Haytham El Zein
Nepean,ON
Summary
Efficient Intensive Care Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working efficiently under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain quality healthcare practices. CNO Licensed Registered Nurse with background working in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural facilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Facilitator CICU
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Collaborates with team members to achieve target results.
- Works flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Creates plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Develops and implements performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Exceeds goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Develops and maintains courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managing admissions and discharges within a particular department. Planning the nurse roster.
- Supervising and guiding other nurses in their work.
- Encouraging a culture that promotes staff productivity.
- Monitoring patients, administering medication and reporting patients’ condition to doctors.
- Maintaining patient records as per requirements.
- Maintaining inventories of medical supplies and medicines.
- Recording performance of department nurses.
- Ensuring that the unit runs efficiently and as per standards and regulations.
Registered Nurse
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, ON
07.2013 - 01.2022
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
ICU Staff Nurse
Queen's way Carleton Hospital
Ottawa, ON
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Heart Transplant/Coordinator
king Faisal Specialist Hospital
Riyadh
11.2009 - 05.2013
- Obtains and conducts health histories and physical examinations, order tests and procedures based on patient history/physical exam
- Writes admit, transfer, and discharge orders based on clinical protocols in collaboration with consulting physicians
- Provides patient health education on medications, procedures, tests, and diagnostic studies, required to improve patient health status
- Educates patient on preventative medicine using patient focused approach
- Reviews patient progress and adjusts plan of care as indicated
- Reviews and documents patient progress, problems, and teaching methods for improved outcomes
- Collaborates with other health care providers and patient care departments on patient prescription, needs, and continued status to assure continuity of care
- Coordinates organ/blood donations and transplantation with patients, families, donors, medical staff, procurement staff, administrative staff, and Saudi Center of Organ Transplantation (SCOT)
- Develops and coordinates education programs for transplant patients, families, and nursing staff in collaboration with Nursing Education and Research staff
- Participates in clinical research in collaboration with supervising physician
- Participates in Transplants Review Committee to discuss recipient waitlist, potential donors, and post transplanted patients’ issues and status
- Acts as liaison at the discretion of director of KFHI between KFSH and other transplantation hospitals and networks to provide information and share ideas and activities related to organ transplantation
- Acting as Preceptor, Mentor, and Resource for cardiovascular Health Care Providers in various clinical areas
CCU Registered Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital
Riyadh
12.2001 - 11.2009
- Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes
- Cared for patients with IABP, CRRT, TPM, Pre and Post PCI, Ventilated patients, STEMI and NSTEMI, Pre and Post heart Transplant care
- Delivered high-quality care by following clinical standards and implementing process improvements
- Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results
- Educated patients and families on clinical needs and care plans
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures by operating and monitoring medical equipment
- Conducted diagnostic tests to determine patient needs and develop appropriate care plans
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response
- Worked toward team goals of medical unit and accounted for department and system-specific metrics
- Delegated and supervised work of other nursing team members and support staff
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures
- Liaised between patients, families and care staff in care delivery
- Located additional community resources for patients to assist with recovery
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Rizk Hospital
Beirut
01.1999 - 01.2000
Education
CNO
03.2013
Post Graduate Diploma - Nursing Education, Leadership and Management
Nursing Education and Research, KFSH
2005
RC | Riyadh Critical Care Course in Nursing - undefined
KFSH
2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lebanese University
06.1999
Skills
- IABP, CRRT, TPM, PPM, Ventilators, PA lines, Central and arterial lines
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- Patient monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Critical care
- Medical assessment
- Measuring vitals
- Patient care planning
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- BLS
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Infant CPR certified
- Family and patient support
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Care Facilitator CICU
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
01.2022 - Current
ICU Staff Nurse
Queen's way Carleton Hospital
11.2014 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
07.2013 - 01.2022
Heart Transplant/Coordinator
king Faisal Specialist Hospital
11.2009 - 05.2013
CCU Registered Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital
12.2001 - 11.2009
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Rizk Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000
CNO
Post Graduate Diploma - Nursing Education, Leadership and Management
Nursing Education and Research, KFSH
RC | Riyadh Critical Care Course in Nursing - undefined
KFSH
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lebanese University
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