SAM MATAR

Resourceful and versatile professional with a unique combination of clinical, sales, research, and teaching experience. Proven ability to drive product utilization, provide clinical education, and excel in high-energy, fast-paced environments. Eager to contribute to Intuitive Surgical's innovative approach to minimally invasive care.

Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Registered Nurse, St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, ON | Apr 2022 - Present

• Delivered expert nursing care in cardiac and vascular surgery, incorporating the latest medical technologies to enhance patient outcomes

Registered Nurse - Cardiology, Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital
Vaughan, ON | Oct 2021 - May 2022

• Provided specialized care for patients with cardiac conditions, utilizing innovative treatment methods and medical devices

Charge Clinical Nurse Extern - ICU | Humber River Hospital | Toronto, ON 

April 2020 -June 2022

• Collaborated with ICU clinical staff to deliver superior client centred care
• Assisted ICU physicians in carrying out critical interventions (i.e. central line placement)
• Assisted with cardiac arrest and trauma response by responding appropriately and in a timely manner
• Trained newly hired nursing students and nursing externs and developed clinical education presentations for training purposes

Medical Affairs Associate (Intern) 

Johnson & Johnson, Raritan, NJ | 06/2018, 10/2018

• Conducted comprehensive research on OTC products, contributing to improved consumer drug adherence and safety

Research Assistant & Pharmacy Student 

UVM Medical Center,  Burlington, VT | 02/2018, 03/2018

• Engaged in drug research and analysis, presenting findings to the hospital's committee, enhancing clinical decision-making

Drug Discovery Intern 

Pharmaceutical Research Institute (PRI), Akbany, NY | 08/2017, 09/2017

• Produced a review article on Recent Advances in Cancer Nanomedicine under the supervision of the PRI vice president

Research Student - WHO: e-Library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions (eLENA)

University of Toronto | Toronto, ON | Summer 2013

• Developed a nutrition guideline focusing on the use of folate to prevent neural tube defects, incorporating scientific evidence to aid global decision-making

Course Instructor (Pharmacology for Nursing) 

York University, Toronto, ON | 09/2020 - Present

• Designed and delivered course content, lecture materials, and tutorials for nursing students
• Facilitated learning through organized study materials, engaging lectures, and personalized student meetings

Facilitator / Clinical Course Director (Part-time) 

York University, Toronto, ON | 09/2021 - 2022 

• Provided interprofessional education and skills lab sessions to Nursing program students
• Conducted skills assessments and offered individualized remediation and development sessions

• Reduced length of stay and 30-day readmission rate on an inpatient vascular surgery service

     | 08/2023 | St. Michael's Hospital 5B unit Staff

• Polypharmacy and Medication Reconciliation

     | 09/2023 | York University Pharmacology for Nursing students

• Management and Treatment of Hyperkalemia (Grand Rounds)

    | 04/2019 |UVM Medical Centre physicians, pharmacists, medical and pharmacy students

• Current Therapies and Future Advances in Cancer Nanomedicine

    |10/2018 |16th Annual International Conference on Nanomedicine to Precision Medicine

• The Global Impact of Mosaic HIV-1 Vaccine

    | 08/2018 | Clinical Supplies Coordinators at Janssen Inc.

• For Patients with Multiple Sclerosis, Is Ponesimod a Safe and Effective Option?

    | 07/2018 | Global Scientific Engagement team at Janssen Inc.

• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), Red Cross, 2021- Present
• Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate, APhA Certified, 2018

College Of Nurses Of Ontario - Registered Nurse License