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Hussain Kareem

Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgeon , General Practitioner
Mississauga,Ontario

Summary

Iraqi Board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with thriving medical practice and extensive professional recognition. Performed hundreds of cardiothoracic surgeries and served as a lecturer at Babylon medical school(Iraq) and King Abdullah the 2nd medical school(Jordan). High-level professional expertise and commitment to positive patient outcomes leading to exceptional results.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Multi Tissue Recovery Coordinator

Ontario Health - Trillium Gift Of Life Network
Toronto, ON
02.2022 - Current
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Performs the surgical procedures to procure ocular tissue, bones, heart valves and skin as required from deceased individuals, packages and transports tissues in accordance with American Association of Tissue Banking (AATB),
  • Trillium Gift of Life and Health Canada standards using aseptic technique Coordinates the tissue recovery process, which includes assessing the medical suitability of potential tissue donors in collaboration with members of the TGLN team Performs the screening, evaluation, packaging and transportation of human tissue in accordance with TGLN standards
  • Performs technical duties in support of the recovery such as medical chart review, blood draw and physical examination of the deceased, prepares related supplies, equipment and surgical equipment, as well as other technical responsibilities
  • Works closely with Trillium Gift of Life Provincial Resource Centre and local healthcare professionals throughout the process

Rehabilitation Assistant

Peel Region
Brampton , ON
07.2021 - Current
  • Under direction of Supervisor, Resident Support Services, develop, implement, evaluate and modify individual and group therapeutic and specialized programs based on assessment of resident needs
  • Conduct adapted programs which meet special needs of cognitively impaired residents
  • Assist Supervisor, Resident Support Services as required Organize and conduct restorative dining program
  • Maintain appropriate records in accordance with policies and procedures of Centre
  • Maintain effective communication with residents, staff, volunteers and families
  • Assist in orientation of new Activation staff and volunteers Participates in relevant aspects of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve resident services

Physical Therapy Assistant

Sheridan Villa LTC
Mississauga, ON
01.2017 - 07.2021
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
  • Assisted Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in Long Term Care setting
  • Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care

Physical Therapist Assistant

Life Mark Senior wellness
Mississauga, Onario
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Physical therapy Assistant Licensing Instructor

Emmanuel College for Health and Business and Technology
Mississauga , ON
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Prepared college courses content, courses outlines and teaching material
  • Administrated and mark tests and papered to evaluate students' progress and results.
  • Conducted course and program evaluation and review.
  • Delivered lectures and presentations, administrate and supervise laboratory experiments and led discussion groups and seminars.
  • Developed diploma or certificate program of study (cardiology program and phlebotomy, IV therapy and Medical assessment for nursing).
  • Advised students on program curriculum and guide career decisions.

Faculty Teacher

King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology
Irbid, Irbid
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Created schedules and lesson plans for 4-6grade general, thoracic and cardiovascular surgery classes to increase student interest and participation.

Senior Surgeon and Consultant

Jordan Health Ministry, Bassama Teaching Hospital
Irbid, Irbid
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Highly skillful surgeon , utilizes all safe techniques in operative room , maintaining sterilized environment
  • Innovative approach to most of surgical standers procedures to keep up to date on biotechnological developments to improve outcome and life expectancy as in VAST technology, and minimally invasive surgery
  • Safe handling of tissues that focus on next to zero harm on cellular level and reducing physiological response to surgery
  • Post operative intensive care skills utilizing all real time monitoring invasive as Swan_Ganz catheter insertion , intera-aortic balloon and ECHMO and ventilatory equipment air way maintenance by ET , tracheostomy
  • Reading and analyzing Blood gas , electrolytes and test for clotting mechanism and can do test using aerial and venous or central line sampling
  • Organ harvest for kidney transplant and team led on vascular surgery part from kidney transplant team
  • Practiced diagnostic and therapeutic Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy ,
  • Performed verities of surgical producers for Tracheal and lung surgery, esophageal, aortic, peripheral vascular surgery, Carotid surgery, General surgeries

Senior Surgeon Thoracic

Iraq Health Ministry, Babylon Teaching Hospital
Babylon, Babylon
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Educated general surgery residents and medical students on cardiothoracic surgery principles and practices to enhance participants' medical knowledge.
  • Prescribed post-surgical treatment therapies to promote patient recovery and enhanced health.
  • Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient health condition after surgery by coordinating follow-up meetings with patient.
  • Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
  • Informed patients of risks prior to procedures to assist families and patients in making educated decisions for personal care.
  • Analyzed patients' medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions and examination results to determine best procedure.

Teacher and Examiner

Babylon Medical Collage
Babylon, Iraq
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies
  • Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations
  • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student

General Practitioner

Iraq Health Ministry
Baghdad, Iraq
01.1994 - 01.2003
  • Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
  • Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories to provide best-in-class and individualized care.
  • Monitored vital signs during treatments and adapted plans to maintain patient comfort.
  • Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
  • Collaborated with nurses to triage and prioritize patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
  • Advised patients on post-treatment care options, at-home plans and effective rehabilitation.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.

Education

Therapy Assistant Diploma - Physical Therapy Assistance

Emmanuel Academy For Health Care, Mississauga, ON
12.2021 - 01.2015

Ph.D - Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery

Iraqi Medical Board, Baghdad
01.1997 - 1 2003

M.B.Ch.B Bachelor of General Medicine and Surgery -

Mosul Medical College, Mosul
01.1989 - 1 1994

Skills

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Affiliations

Sheridan College, Canada, ESL 2012 Emmanuel Academy, Canada, Physical therapy assistant diploma,2015 Affiliations/Memberships Jordan Medical association 2005 Iraqi Cardiothoracic society 2003 Iraq Medical association 1994 Areas of Interest Reconstructive Heart Valve sugary and research Reconstructive Lung surgery and transplantation Organ and tissue preservation, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cardiac assisted devises

Timeline

Multi Tissue Recovery Coordinator - Ontario Health - Trillium Gift Of Life Network
02.2022 - Current
Emmanuel Academy For Health Care - Therapy Assistant Diploma, Physical Therapy Assistance
12.2021 - 01.2015
Rehabilitation Assistant - Peel Region
07.2021 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant - Sheridan Villa LTC
01.2017 - 07.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant - Life Mark Senior wellness
01.2016 - 01.2017
Physical therapy Assistant Licensing Instructor - Emmanuel College for Health and Business and Technology
01.2012 - 01.2015
Faculty Teacher - King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Surgeon and Consultant - Jordan Health Ministry, Bassama Teaching Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008
Senior Surgeon Thoracic - Iraq Health Ministry, Babylon Teaching Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Teacher and Examiner - Babylon Medical Collage
01.2004 - 01.2005
Iraqi Medical Board - Ph.D, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
01.1997 - 1 2003
General Practitioner - Iraq Health Ministry
01.1994 - 01.2003
Mosul Medical College - M.B.Ch.B Bachelor of General Medicine and Surgery,
01.1989 - 1 1994
Hussain KareemThoracic Cardiovascular Surgeon , General Practitioner