Maria Henen
Santa Ana
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in staff leadership, patient care management, and healthcare compliance. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to enhance patient care and team performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Director
St. Rita Specialized Hospital
Cairo
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw and directed all nursing duties at the hospital as head R.N.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Head Nurse
Cairo Specialized Hospital
Cairo
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Supervised nurses in the cardiac catheterization lab, C.C.U., and VIP Word
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, preparing reports for administration review.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Evaluated patient care plans, identified areas for improvement, and implemented corrective action when needed.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assessed patients' response to treatments using various assessment tools such as vital signs monitoring or pain scales rating systems.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nursing Director
St. Rita Specialized Hospital
Cairo
12.2013 - 03.2018
- As listed above, I managed all aspects of nursing in the hospital (clinical practice, administrative decisions, patientcare)
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
US College
Santa Ana, CA04-2025
Basic Life Support ( BLS )
US College
Santa Ana02-2025
Bachelor of Nursing -
Ain Shams University
Cairo05.2002
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Staff leadership
- Department management
- Direct patient care
- Policy development
- Patient education and advocacy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
- Motivational skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Literature (Reading and Writing)
- Art (Drawing, painting)
Languages
- Arabic, Fluent (Native)
- English, Fluent
- French, Basic
Timeline
Nursing Director
St. Rita Specialized Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2024
Head Nurse
Cairo Specialized Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2022
Nursing Director
St. Rita Specialized Hospital
12.2013 - 03.2018
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
US College
Basic Life Support ( BLS )
US College
Bachelor of Nursing -
Ain Shams University