Senior Nurse Manager
Ministry Of Health
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :34 years, 2 أشهر
Screen, Interview, Hire, Train and Maintain the competency of Department Staff.
Assess needs, develop and implement plans to maximize delivery of Patient Care
Provide all aspects of Clinical Management and oversee Clinical and Clerical Staff in high volume outpatient neurophysiology department.Conduct staff supervision, Promote team work; carry out clinical audits and making sure that a high quality standard of service is being given to all patients.
Conduct appraisals and disciplinary meetings
Carryout regular medical record review and audits to assure quality of services and reports generated.
Oversee supply, stock, needs and budgets of the neurophysiology department.
Visit department and speak to patients for feedback on services.
Research and Implement evidence based best practice standards of care.
Participate in Research activities of department and hospital.
Coordinated staff education:- carries out technical teaching of medical and paramedical students of Sharjah University.
Conducts weekly neurophysiology classes for final year MBBS students of Sharjah university.
Participate in CME programmes.
Nurse Manager Neurophysiology Department AQH, SHj. (March 2003-February 2014)
Oversee entire operations of the department.
Handle administrative duties pertaining to patient care.
Developed tracking and assessment tools to prioritise workflow to ensure timely provision of services.
Clinical examination of patients with neurological problems
Collection of clinical data / history.
Nursing diagnosis / clinical evaluation of patients.
Conduct electro neurophysiological investigations for neonates, children, adolescents and adults from all the peripheral clinics and hospitals under MOH Sharjah and Northern Emirates.
Analyse recording and provide report on each case.
Coordinate and oversee emergency services.
Management patients with epilepsy attacks.
Planned and informal health education to patients/relatives.
Inventory Control:- Performed respective audits and daily/weekly/monthly documentation.
Keep inventory and initiates purchase of departmental supplies and equipment.
Coordinated staff education:- carries out technical teaching of medical and paramedical students of Sharjah University.
Conducts weekly neurophysiology classes for final year MBBS students of
Neurophysiology Nurse, AQH, SHJ.
(1996-2000: Staff nurse / 2000-2003: Charge Nurse)
Schedule, perform and evaluate neurological assessments/tests
Collect clinical history
Administration of ordered medications
Management of clinical emergencies
Organise Stroke/Epilepsy and Botox injection clinics.
Health education
In-service Educator: Conducted seminars, Case presentations, Panel Discussions and classes for nursing staff.
Neurophysiology Trainee, AQH, Shj. (1994-1996\}
Undertook two years additional on the job training in neurophysiology, neurological conditions and management, EEG, NCS and Evoked Potentials.
Staff Nurse, Kuwait Hospital, Shj (July 1990-March 1994)
Staff Nurse- Male Medical Ward & In service Education Co-ordinator -2 years Staff Nurse- ICU 2 years
Provided direct patient care appropriate to nursing unit assigned- medical, surgical, hospice, medical ICU, surgical ICU, cardiac and neuro ICU.
Developed and implemented patient care plans as per the direction of attending doctors.
Assisted in various medical / surgical procedures as per requirement.
Administered blood products- including whole blood, platelets and Plasma.
Proficient at Intubation, suction and ventilator
Participated as a member of code blue team, use of support measures including CPR and AED.
Provided bedside care and administered oral, intramuscular and intravenous medications.
Monitored and documented condition and progress of allotted patients and interpreted data for proper care.
Provided guidance and support for patients and families, interpreting technical procedures and process.
Supervised and directed nursing assistants and student nurses.
Nurse preceptor for nursing students.
In-service Educator: & in service Education Co-ordinator
Conducted Seminars, Case presentations, Panel Discussions and classes for nursing staff.
Maintained CME Record of hospital staff
Nursing Tutor, MGDM School of Nursing, Kerala (1989 - ’90)
Delivered class room lectures on nursing course.
Developed study plans based on student’s academic needs
Supervised nursing students in Medical/Surgical wards and Emergency Dept.
Maintained records of tutoring sessions, student’s performance and issues.
Conducted examinations and graded test papers.
Served as Assistant Warden, student’s hostel, MGDM Hospital.