Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Software
Certification
Travelling, Computer software
Timeline
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Ja'far Abu Awwad

Ja'far Abu Awwad

Registered Nurse

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced Head Nurse with over 8 years of experience in KFMC. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Head Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable employee seeking Head Nurse position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Head Nurse of Adult Cardiovascular OR

King Fahad Medical City
Riyadh
05.2006 - 09.2022
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Al-Khalidi Medical Center
Amman
08.2003 - 04.2006
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Amman Surgical Hospital
Amman
07.2003 - 08.2005
  • Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
  • Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Education

BSN - Nursing Science

University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan
09.1999 - 07.2003

Skills

Preparation of management reports

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 25 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Zero Pressure Injury Project in King Fahad Medical City as a member.
  • Collaborated with team of 8 in Pressure Injury taskforce in King Salman Heart Center.
  • Collaborated with team of 15 in Disaster Management Task force as a chairman.
  • Achieved 1100 successful cases done through effectively performing by myself endoscopic Vein harvesting.
  • Achieved 50 successful cases done through effectively performing by myself endoscopic Radial harvesting.

Additional Information

Training Course Attended

* Attended A training course on: "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic life Support.

  • ECG Course 6 Hours from 27/11/2005 to 1/12/2005 in Al-Khalidi Medical Center.
  • Attending Conference held at Islamic Hospital About "Forward more Excellence Nursing Care on " 17/ 9 / 2005 .
  • Medication Management Course on June 2006.
  • Infection Control Policy and Procedure on 6th of June 2006.
  • Surgical Ethics and Conscience in The Operating Room on 26th of Sep 2006.
  • ER International Symposium-Emergency Nursing A Dynamic Force on 7th & 8th of November 2006.
  • Certificate for participation in Quality Day 2007 which contributed to the success the event, and increased awareness of KFMC staff for performance improvement activities by presenting: Surgical Scrubbing Procedure.
  • Cardiac Nursing Course from 10th of February – 10th of March 2007.
  • Basic ECG Interpretation Workshop on the 6th of January 2007.
  • Basic Infection Control Course 23rd of January 2007.
  • The 1st PSHC Advanced Cardiac Imaging Conference on 13th – 15th of April 2007.
  • Management of IABP Workshop on 28th of July 2007.
  • Preceptor Workshop on 28th of November 2007.
  • Code Blue Response Workshop on 30th of December 2007.
  • Certificate of attendance THE 19th Scientific Session of The Saudi Heart Association on 11th – 14th of February 2008.
  • Certificate of attendance The Life Support Training; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BCLS Provider) on 22nd of December 2008.
  • Certificate of attendance The Advance Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ACLS Provider) on 21st of August 2007.
  • Nursing Care for Patient Undergoing Cardiac Procedures on 14th of March 2009.
  • Emergency Drug Workshop on April 04, 2009.
  • Information Security Fundamental Course on 18/04/2010.
  • Skin and Wound Management Course on Jan. 24, 2011.
  • Attended training on Medi-Safe Mini Glucometer Point of Care Testing.
  • Nursing Management of Central Venous Catheter on Oct. 30th, 2011.
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Course on Nov. 20th, 2011.
  • Charge Nurse Course on Dec. 2012.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BCLS Provider) on Feb. 10th, 2013
  • Nursing Course " Inspiring Leadership" on Nov. 2nd, 2013.
  • Advance Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ACLS Provider) on Dec. 8th, 2013.
  • Crucial Conversation Course on Nov. 26th – 27th, 2013.
  • Saudi Heart Association 26th conference 2015.
  • Crucial Accountability Course 2015.

Recognitions & Appreciations

· Certificate of Appreciation from Nursing Education Department for participation as distinguished faculty member of Cardiovascular Nursing Diploma Program on 2009 – 2010.

· Recognition Certificate from Executive Director of Nursing for providing Quality Nursing Care for the patients. This certificate I awarded on 2011 International Nurse's Day.

· Certificate of Appreciation from Director of Nursing Operating Rooms for valuable contribution that King Fahad Medical City has achieved its excellence recognition to the highest standards evidence –based quality care, during the Joint Commission International Accreditation on Dec 2011.

· Certificate of Appreciation from Head Nurse of Wound and Stoma Care and from Director of Nursing – Executive Nursing Services for valuable participation in significantly reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcer in the hospital and active participation in the Pressure Ulcer Awareness Day 2013.

· Certificate of Appreciation from the Executive Director of Nursing Services for valuable contribution to E3 Shiftmaker Application Project.

· Certificate of Appreciation for being as a team member in the International Nurse's Day Committee 2010.

· Certificate of Appreciation from the Director of Nursing Prince Salman Heart Center/ OR for valuable participation, support and contribution as a Scientific Day Organizing Committee member.

· Recognition certificate from Getinge company for my achievements as an endoscopic vessel harvester.

Software

Microsoft office

Certification

Membership in Jordan Nurses & Midwives Council

Travelling, Computer software

I like travelling to explore other cultures, places and history of other countries 

I am fast learner for computer software and programs and  utilize it to make innovative ideas serve me in work field. 

Timeline

• From 6th of May 2006 till 10th of August 2007: as Staff Nurse2, from 11th of August 2007 till 8th of September 2010 as Staff Nurse 1, from 9th of September 2010 till April 2013 as a Charge Nurse, and from 10th of June 2013 till September 1st , 2022 as Head Nurse for Adult Cardiovascular Operating Rooms in King Salman Heart Center (KSHC) -King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), (CBAHI Accredited, JCI Accredited) in Riyadh-Saudi Arabia

09-2022

Registered in Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

09-2019

Head Nurse of Adult Cardiovascular OR

King Fahad Medical City
05.2006 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Al-Khalidi Medical Center
08.2003 - 04.2006

• From 2nd of August.2003 till 27th of April 2006 Registered nurse in Operation Room in Al-Khalidi Medical Center in Amman-Jordan

08-2003

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Amman Surgical Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2005

Membership in Jordan Nurses & Midwives Council

07-2003

• From 21st July .2003 till 26th - August- 2005 Registered nurse in Emergency Room in Amman Surgical Hospital (A.S.H) in Amman-Jordan

07-2003

BSN - Nursing Science

University of Jordan
09.1999 - 07.2003
Ja'far Abu AwwadRegistered Nurse