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Zahra Al-Shardi

Jeddah

Summary

Oncology Nurse Navigator with over 11 years of experience in oncology nursing, patient navigation, clinical care coordination, and early cancer detection. Holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and Biostatistics with expertise in clinical research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. Proven ability to coordinate complex oncology care pathways, facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration, and deliver patient-centered care. Skilled in case management, patient education, clinical data management, and healthcare quality improvement, with a strong commitment to improving cancer care delivery and patient outcomes.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical nurse coordinator in iDetect Program

National Guard Hospital
Jeddah
05.2024 - Current
  • Early Cancer Detection Program

Oncology nurse navigator in adult medical oncology

National Guard Hospital
Jeddah
01.2020 - Current

Registered oncology nurse in adult medical oncology

National Guard Hospital
Jeddah
01.2016 - 01.2020

Nursing Saudi Career Development Programs

National Guard Hospital
Jeddah
05.2016 - 11.2016

Nurse intern

National Guard Hospital
Jeddah
08.2014 - 08.2015

Education

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics

King Abdulaziz university
Jeddah
08-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science
Jeddah
01-2014

Skills

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Data interpretation
  • Project management
  • Time Management
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Fast Learner
  • Office applications

Certification

  • Body Language & Communication Skill of Dialogue, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, 2012
  • Basic Medication Safety Course, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2014
  • Patient Education Course, King Abdulaziz University, 2016
  • Haematology Made Easy course, King Abdulaziz University, 2016
  • The Cancer Biology Course, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2016
  • Cytotoxic Chemo, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2016
  • Preceptorship Workshop, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2017
  • 2nd Emerging Leader Program for Nurses, East Jeddah Hospital, 2017
  • TEAMSTEPPS Fundamentals Course, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2017
  • Quality and Safety Online Course, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2018
  • Research Methodology Course, East Jeddah Hospital, 2019
  • Excellence In Nursing Oncology Program, King Abdulaziz University, 2019
  • Essential Skills in Educational Leadership & Management Workshop, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2019
  • The Art of Managing Stress and Facing Challenges Course, The Patient Experience Center, MOH, 2020
  • The Role of Leadership in Patient Safety Course, Academic Affairs and Training Department of the Northern Borders Health, 2020
  • Developing the professional skills of the specialist in the field of oncology Course, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2020
  • Your Stress Reduction and Management Course, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2020
  • Infection Control Measure During COVID-19 Course, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2020
  • Case Management Course, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2020
  • Faculty Enhancement Workshop, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2021
  • Management Of Stress Workshop, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2023
  • Critical Thinking for Decision making Workshop, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2023
  • Online Oncology Patient Navigator Training: The Fundamentals, GW Cancer Center, 2023
  • How to Critique an Article Workshop, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2023
  • NIDA Clinical Trials Network Course, 2023
  • Electronic Reference Management Using Mendeley Workshop, King Abdulaziz University, 2023
  • Ethical use of ChatGPT for Research and Data Analysis workshop, King Abdulaziz University, 2023
  • Organize Your Research with Endnote Workshop, King Abdulaziz University, 2023
  • Patient Safety Orientation Lecture, PYMERSTAN for Medical and Training, 2023
  • Differences between lean and Six Sigma in Healthcare Program, PYMERSTAN for Medical and Training, 2023
  • Public Health Basics Package, 2024
  • Project Management Professional course, 2025
  • Infection Control & Prevention, 2026
  • Transformational Leadership in Healthcare, 2026
  • Project Lifecycle and Governance, 2026
  • Preventive Care and Quality of Life, 2026

Languages

Arabic
English

Volunteer Experiences

  • Oral Polio Campaign 2021, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2012
  • Awareness of Preventing Children from Neglect, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2013
  • Awareness of 2nd International Nutrition Week, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2014
  • Medication Safety Awareness Campaign, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2014
  • World Hospice and Palliative Care day 2018, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2018
  • Administrative Assistant, the Charitable Society for Development Action Development, Tanami Jeedah, Saudi Arabia, 2023
  • Collection of Data on health information, Jeddah Second Health Cluster, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2024
  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2024
  • World Humanitarian Day, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center for Female, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2024
  • First Aid Awareness, Mjd Voluntary Teams, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2024
  • Breast Cancer Awareness, Mjd Voluntary Teams, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2024
  • Breast Cancer Awareness, Zahra Breast Cancer Association, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2024
  • Mental Health Awareness, Mjd Voluntary Teams, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2024
  • Volunteer in the collection of health information that was held by Jeddah Second Health Cluster, 2024
  • Volunteer in the collection of health information that was held by Jeddah Second Health Cluster, 2025
  • Volunteer Coordinator – Educational Session on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), 2025
  • Volunteer Event Coordinator – Mental Health Awareness 2025
  • Health Awareness and Education that was held by King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah- MNGHA, 2026

Professional Membership

  • Member of Waey Association for Community, 2024
  • Health Leader in Mjd Volunteer Team2024

Publication

  • The Peripheral Proinflammatory Responses in COVID-19: Clinical Spectrum and Outcome in Patients with and without cancer, 2022

Timeline

Clinical nurse coordinator in iDetect Program

National Guard Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Oncology nurse navigator in adult medical oncology

National Guard Hospital
01.2020 - Current

Nursing Saudi Career Development Programs

National Guard Hospital
05.2016 - 11.2016

Registered oncology nurse in adult medical oncology

National Guard Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020

Nurse intern

National Guard Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics

King Abdulaziz university

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science
Zahra Al-Shardi