Helmi Alhoud, National emergency nurse

Helmi Alhoud

National emergency nurse

UNDP

Location
Yemen - Sanaa
Education
Bachelor's degree, Nursing
Experience
12 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 6 Months

National emergency nurse at UNDP
  • Yemen - Sanaa
  • May 2020 to December 2022

Conducted daily clinic operations, including patient reception, vital signs assessment, emergency management assistance, first aid provision, basic life support and CPR administration, ECG procedures, IV line establishment, and staff training. • Responded promptly to emergency calls, collaborating with doctors to deliver optimal care and fulfill respective responsibilities in patient treatment. • Performed various medical examinations, such as ECG, blood tests, glucose tests, troponin tests, and urine tests, as required. • Prioritized emergency treatment based on designated medical command authority and administered necessary interventions • Evaluated the needs of clients visiting the clinic and offered care and advice, including the benefits of preventive medicine. • Prepared patients for interventions and accompanied them to other medical facilities as necessary. • Delivered patient care, conducted assessments, and implemented interventions in a 10-bed ICU unit specifically dedicated to COVID-19 patients. • Assessed patients' conditions, promptly communicated clinical changes to physicians, and devised and executed patient care plans. • Implemented infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in accordance with the latest WHO guidance. • Effectively, promptly, and safely managed suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases, adhering to international protocols. • Handled cases of clinically severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when COVID-19 was suspected. • Collected specimens for laboratory diagnosis purposes. • Maintained emergency medical supplies and equipment for use in emergency situations. • Administered COVID-19 vaccines. • Assisted in planning and organizing First Aid Training for UN staff. Key achievement: Consistently achieved a compliance rate exceeding 90% with rigorous service standards, ensuring exceptional service delivery to patients, physicians, guests, coworkers, and other individuals.

Cardiac staff nurse at Cardiac Center
  • Yemen - Sanaa
  • January 2016 to January 2020

• focused on comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis, thoughtful planning, effective treatment, and thorough evaluation. • skillfully titrated and adjusted vasoactive/inotropic medication on a daily basis. • achieved optimal hemodynamics, ensured airway stability, managed pain and medications, and implemented safety measures. • actively participated in administering interventional procedures, including Catheterization, pacemaker insertion, and cardioverter defibrillator placement. • provided exceptional care to highly acute patients requiring complex interventions, such as ventilated patients, post-cardiac surgery patients, and those experiencing acute myocardial infarction. • maintained open and effective communication with patients and kept doctors in the clinic updated on their progress. • diligently maintained accurate patient records while strictly adhering to confidentiality protocols. • closely monitored patients' conditions by interpreting ECG readings and assisted in treating cardiac dysrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure. • delivered compassionate patient care, including assistance with daily living activities, ambulation support during examinations, and promptly reported any changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions. •accurately recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in their medical records. Key achievement: • developed critical thinking and analytical skills that are highly transferable across the entire nursing profession.

staff nurse ER nurse at Saudi German Hospital
  • Yemen - Sanaa
  • September 2009 to May 2015

Provided nursing care within a level 1 trauma center. • Conducted triage assessments on incoming patients to determine their level of emergency and prioritize care accordingly. • Employed patient symptom analysis to diagnose diseases and implemented necessary actions. •Responded to emergencies using established nursing protocols to enhance the likelihood of patient survival. • Managed the care of patients facing life-threatening conditions that required complex assessment, high-intensity therapies, and interventions. •Promptly responded to on-call responsibilities, including weekends and emergency situations. • Assumed responsibility for emergency rooms and doctor's consultation rooms, ensuring all equipment, such as defibrillators, ECG machines, and glucometers, was prepared and fully functional. • Provided emergency management for penetrating trauma, head trauma, resuscitation strategies, airway management, and critically ill patients on advanced ventilator settings.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Nursing
  • at Sanaa university
  • June 2023

1. **Clinical Rotations:** Successfully completed various clinical rotations in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, and mental health. 2. **Research Projects:** Participated in research projects related to nursing practice, contributing to the advancement of evidence-based care and gaining skills in research methodology, data analysis, and presentation. 3. **Community Service:** Volunteered in community health initiatives, such as health screenings, health education programs, and outreach to underserved populations, demonstrating a commitment to improving public health. 4. **Leadership Roles:** Took on leadership roles within student nursing organizations or clubs, organizing events, advocating for student needs, and fostering a supportive community among peers. 5. **Clinical Skills Competitions:** Participated in clinical skills competitions, showcasing proficiency in nursing assessments, medication administration, and patient care under pressure. 6. **Professional Development:** Attended workshops, conferences, and seminars to stay updated on the latest advancements in nursing practice, technology, and healthcare policies. 7. **Certifications:** Obtained relevant certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), enhancing clinical competency and readiness for practice. 8. **Interprofessional Collaboration:** Engaged in interprofessional education and collaboration activities with students from other healthcare disciplines, fostering teamwork and communication skills essential for effective patient care. 9. **Clinical Preceptorships:** Completed clinical preceptorships under the guidance of experienced nurses, refining clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in real-world healthcare settings.

Specialties & Skills

●Diffusing stressful situation ●Sound security awareness
Performed Triage Managed Pain AnalyzedECG Conducted Medical software proficiency
●Effective communication ● Developed Critical thinking ●Time management

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Disaster Preparedness (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2022
Trauma Emergencies and Care (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2022
Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2022

Hobbies

  • Volunteering Getting lost in a good book Capturing moments Exploring new places
    I volunteered three years