Suzy El Najjar
Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in medical-surgical nursing, oncology, and community health. Demonstrates strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with a proven track record in curriculum development and simulation-based education. Adept at integrating technology into online learning platforms to enhance evidence-based practice. Committed to continuous professional development and mentoring future healthcare professionals. Career goal: To leverage skills in communication and mentoring to drive innovation in healthcare education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Simulation Center Coordinator/ Clinical instructor
Mohamad Al-Mana College for Health Sciences
Khobar, saudi arabia
01.2011 - 01.2025
- Spearhead the establishment of operational plans for a multi-lab simulation center catering to various nursing, respiratory therapy and physical therapy specialties
- Conduct faculty training on simulation-based education and developed comprehensive schedules for day-to-day operations
- Design and implemented simulation scenarios and checklists, enhancing the practical learning experience for nursing students
- Develop comprehensive policies and procedures manual to standardize operations within the simulation center, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and adherence to best practices in simulation-based education
- Deliver courses across diverse nursing disciplines, including Fundamentals of Nursing, Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and Nursing Leadership
- Integrate innovative teaching methods such as simulation and interactive modules to bridge the gap between theory and practice
- Mentor newly recruited teaching assistants and faculty members, fostering professional growth and excellence
- Act as an academic advisor, supporting nursing students in their academic progress and addressing personal or academic challenges that could impact their performance, ensuring their successful completion of program requirements
- Chair, Community Services Committee - Organize and lead multiple initiatives under the Community Services Committee, promoting health awareness and preventative care within eastern province populations
- Design and implemented student-led community projects, fostering leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Played a pivotal role in the growth and development of the Community Services Committee, transforming it from a small initiative to a widely recognized program
- Design and implement student-led, and faculty-led community projects, fostering leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Member, Quality & Accreditation Committee – Contributed to successful NCAAA accreditation processes and curriculum enhancements
- Member Clinical Training Committee assisting in the regular updating of clinical forms and requirements and coordinating with healthcare facilities to secure diverse training opportunities for students
Registered Nurse – Oncology Unit
AUBMC
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Delivered holistic nursing care to oncology patients, managing treatment plans, chemotherapy administration, and central line care
- Acted as an in-charge nurse and care coordinator during evening and night shifts, ensuring optimal staffing and problem resolution
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide compassionate, patient-centered care, including for terminally ill patients
Education
Diploma - Clinical Simulation
Lebanese American University
B.Sc. - Nursing
Lebanese University
01.2004 - 01.2008
MSc - Nursing Administration and Management
American University of Beirut
03.2021 - 01.2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Simulation-based education
- Curriculum development
- Communication
- Mentoring
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Oncology
- Community health
- Integrating technology
- Online learning platforms
- Evidence-based practice
- Continuous professional development
Certification
- Nurse Specialist, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 11-K-N-0018943, 01/01/11
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA), 01/01/18
Languages
English
Arabic
French
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of birth: 09/11/86
- Nationality: Lebanese
- Marital status: Married
Custom
Transferable Iqama in KSA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MSc - Nursing Administration and Management
American University of Beirut
03.2021 - 01.2024
Simulation Center Coordinator/ Clinical instructor
Mohamad Al-Mana College for Health Sciences
01.2011 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse – Oncology Unit
AUBMC
01.2009 - 01.2010
B.Sc. - Nursing
Lebanese University
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Nurse Specialist, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 11-K-N-0018943, 01/01/11
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA), 01/01/18
Diploma - Clinical Simulation
Lebanese American University
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