RUHAB MUZAFFAR
Guelph
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at The Village At University Gates, excelling in clinical leadership and professional development. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective multitasking. Skilled in relationship building and team supervision, fostering a collaborative environment that drives quality care and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing Care
The Village At University Gates
09.2022 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established strong relationships with community partners to expand access to healthcare services beyond facility walls.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Influenced positive change within the organization by championing innovative ideas that led to better patient outcomes.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Registered Nurse
The Fairview Mennonite LTC
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in [Type] environment.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on [Type] floor.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Medicine Unit
Guelph General Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Charge Nurse
LaPointe Fisher Long Term Care
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Charge Nurse
Riverbend Place LTC
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless transitions of care for patients.
- Managed patient census fluctuations by adjusting staffing levels accordingly, maintaining optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage and minimizing overtime costs.
- Implemented measures to reduce hospital-acquired infections, leading to an overall decrease in infection rates within the unit.
- Identified process improvements that led to reduced medication errors among the nursing staff.
- Led multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, pharmacists, therapists, dietitians, and nursing staff to ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care.
- Established clear communication channels between management and nurses, promoting transparency and open dialogue.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by regularly acknowledging accomplishments of both individual nurses as well as collaborative achievements.
Community Nurse, RN
Saint Elizabeth Health Centre
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health promotion, and available resources within the community.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate records, improving overall efficiency in patient management.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized care plans for community members.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers to coordinate seamless transitions between hospital and community-based care.
- Conducted home visits to assess patients'' living conditions, identifying potential hazards or barriers to optimal health.
- Conducted health screenings within the community, promoting early detection and intervention for at-risk individuals.
- Provided culturally sensitive care for diverse patient populations, fostering trust and positive relationships among clients.
- Facilitated support groups for patients with chronic diseases, empowering them to take control of their health management.
- Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON04-2018
Bachelors in Humanities - Communication
Lahore University
Lahore, Pakistan06-2002
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Professional development
- Leadership and guidance
- Effective multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Clinical resources management
- Team supervision
Languages
Punjabi
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Skin and Wound Management Course 2024
Wound Care Champion Program 2025
Best Practice Champions Network RNAO 2025
Leadership Strengths
- Harmony
- Arranger
- Learner
- Responsibility
- Connectedness
Clinical Experience
Saint Joseph Health Centre LTC - 2018 Guelph
Trillium Health Centre Hospital: Neuroscience / Spinal Surgery Unit - 2017 Mississauga
St. Joseph Health Centre: Community Outreach Program - 2017 Guelph
Sheridan Villa: Adult Day Care Centre - 2016 Mississauga
Credit Valley Hospital: Palliative, Oncology Unit, Rehabilitation - 2015-2016 Mississauga
Oakville Hospital: Medicine Unit - 2014 Oakville
Extendicare Residential Care LTC - 2014 Brampton
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing Care
The Village At University Gates
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Fairview Mennonite LTC
07.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Medicine Unit
Guelph General Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
Charge Nurse
LaPointe Fisher Long Term Care
12.2020 - 02.2022
Charge Nurse
Riverbend Place LTC
07.2019 - 02.2020
Community Nurse, RN
Saint Elizabeth Health Centre
11.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Ryerson University
Bachelors in Humanities - Communication
Lahore University
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