Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in acute medical-surgical, orthopedic rehabilitation, and geriatric care. Proficient in managing complex patients and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, recognized for improving patient outcomes through quality initiatives and mentorship.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – Holland Centre
Toronto, Canada
01.2023 - Current
Deliver comprehensive nursing care to inpatient orthopedic rehabilitation and complex geriatric patients.
Care for fresh post-operative patients, dementia, delirium, Alzheimer's disease, behavioral health and withdrawal.
Administer IV medications, IV antibiotics and blood products.
Perform Foley catheter insertion, PICC care, tracheostomy care, NG tube insertion, PEG feeding, ostomy care, bladder scanning, oxygen therapy, suctioning and complex wound care.
Perform ECGs and participate in Code Blue responses, including CPR, chest compressions, airway support and defibrillator assistance.
Supervised care for 4–5 patients during day shifts and 6–7 patients during night shifts, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Led nursing team in delivering patient care and documenting using hybrid paper and electronic patient record (EPR) for accurate patient tracking.
Registered Practical Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Canada
01.2022 - 01.2023
Provided patient-centered nursing care in orthopedic rehabilitation and geriatric units, enhancing patient recovery and well-being.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
Assisted in patient assessments and contributed to care planning.
Patient Service Provider
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Canada
01.2020 - 01.2022
Enhanced patient mobility and promoted independence in activities of daily living through rehabilitation nursing care assistance.
Delivered compassionate support to patients and families during medical visits.
Assisted healthcare professionals in coordinating patient care and services.
Managed appointment scheduling for multiple departments efficiently.
Quality Coordinator
Al Qassimi Hospital
, UAE
01.2016 - 01.2017
Coordinated quality improvement initiatives, enhancing compliance and patient safety across 15 hospital departments.
Conducted audits and analyzed quality data to support development and implementation of corrective action plans.
Coordinated quality assurance audits across clinical departments.
Developed and maintained quality improvement initiatives in patient care.
Implemented compliance checks to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations.
Clinical Tutor
University of Sharjah
, UAE
01.2015 - 01.2016
Mentored nursing students, enhancing their clinical skills and exam readiness as an External OSCE Examiner.
Delivered engaging clinical lectures to enhance student understanding of healthcare practices.
Mentored students during clinical placements, providing guidance on patient care procedures.
Registered Nurse
Al Qassimi Hospital, UAE
, UAE
01.2008 - 01.2016
Provided acute medical-surgical nursing in a high-acuity surgical unit caring for orthopedic, neurosurgical, urology, plastic surgery and general surgery patients.
Performed comprehensive assessments, administered medications, conducted blood transfusions, and provided advanced care including NG tube insertion, Foley catheterization, tracheostomy care, and complex wound management.
Managed post-operative admissions, prioritizing clinical needs for optimal patient outcomes.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and educated patients and families on treatment plans.
Education
Health Informatics - Health Informatics
Centennial College
Progress Campus
05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Hospital Managment
American University
UAE
06-2016
Bachelor of Science -
University of Sharjah
UAE
06-2014
Skills
Acute Medical-Surgical Nursing
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Complex Continuing Care
Post-Operative Nursing
Geriatric Nursing
Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
Delirium Management
Behavioral Health & Crisis De-escalation
Medication Administration (PO, IV, IM, Topical)
Blood Transfusions
PICC Line Care
Foley Catheter Insertion
NG Tube Insertion & PEG Feeding
Tracheostomy Care
Ostomy Care
Bladder Scanning
Complex Wound Care
Oxygen Therapy & Suctioning
ECGs & Code Blue Response
Team Leadership
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Discharge Planning
Hybrid Paper & EPR Documentation
Quality Improvement
Clinical Mentorship
Professional Registration
Registered Nurse (RN), College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), in good standing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – Holland Centre