Al Shaimaa Khamis
Head nurse
As Santah
Summary
Adept at leading quality improvement initiatives and staff scheduling, I significantly enhanced patient safety protocols and optimized staffing levels at the Ministry of Health As Santah Hospital. My approach combines compassionate patient care with strategic planning, showcasing my ability to improve operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Ministry of Health As Santah Hospital
As Santah, Gharbia
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Led the development and implementation of comprehensive nurse orientation programs to ensure consistent onboarding experiences for new hires.
- Coordinated disaster response efforts during emergency situations, demonstrating strong crisis management skills and decisive leadership abilities under pressure.
Nursing Supervisor
Ministry of Health As Santah Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Assessing and monitoring newborns: continuously monitor newborns' vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.also assess newborns for signs of distress, such as changes in skin color or breathing patterns.
- Providing respiratory support: Provide newborns in NCUs with required respiratory support, such as mechanical ventilation or oxygen therapy. I'm also skilled to administering and monitoring these interventions.
- Managing infections: take precautions to prevent and manage infections. This includes administering antibiotics, monitoring for signs of infection, and practicing aseptic techniques.
- Providing nutrition: ensuring that newborns receive adequate nutrition. This may involve feeding newborns through a tube or assisting with breastfeeding.
- Supporting parents: provide emotional and practical support to parents of newborns in the unit. They help parents understand their child's condition and treatment plan, and they offer guidance on how to care for their baby.
Nursing Supervisor
Ministry of Health As Santah Hospital
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Coordinated seamless transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough handoff reports and clear communication among team members.
- Developed and maintained efficient scheduling processes, resulting in optimal staffing levels for consistent patient care.
- Maintained a high standard of patient care by regularly monitoring nursing staff performance and providing continuous feedback.
Nurse
Ministry of Health As Santah
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Led quality improvement initiatives within the internal medicine department, resulting in enhanced patient safety protocols.
- Streamlined the medication administration process, reducing errors and ensuring timely delivery of medications to patients.
- Optimized resource allocation by coordinating staff schedules according to fluctuating patient census numbers on the internal medicine floor.
Nurse
Ministry of Health - As Santa Hospital
11.2009 - 02.2014
- Preparing patients for surgery: reviewing the patient's medical history, ensuring they are physically and mentally prepared for the procedure, and providing them with information about what to expect.
- Assisting during surgery: work closely with surgeons and other members of the surgical team to ensure that the procedure runs smoothly. help to prepare the operating room, pass instruments to the surgeon, and monitor the patient's vital signs.
- Providing post-operative care: After surgery, help patients to recover in the recovery room. and monitor the patient's vital signs, manage pain, and ensure that the patient is comfortable.
- Managing the operating room environment: responsible for maintaining a safe and sterile environment in the operating room. This includes cleaning and sterilizing equipment, ensuring that supplies are available, and managing the flow of patients and staff
Nursing Student
Al Demerdash Hospital
04.2009 - 07.2009
- Enhanced patient care by effectively applying nursing techniques and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Developed cultural competence by working with diverse patient populations from various backgrounds, ages, religions, or ethnicities.
Nursing Student
Dar El Fouad Hospital
01.2009 - 03.2009
- Enhanced patient care by effectively applying nursing techniques and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Developed cultural competence by working with diverse patient populations from various backgrounds, ages, religions, or ethnicities.
Nursing Student
Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Developed cultural competence by working with diverse patient populations from various backgrounds, ages, religions, or ethnicities.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively applying nursing techniques and maintaining accurate documentation.
Nursing Student
Ain Shams University Hospitals
07.2008 - 09.2008
- Enhanced patient care by effectively applying nursing techniques and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Developed cultural competence by working with diverse patient populations from various backgrounds, ages, religions, or ethnicities.
OR Nurse
Hasapo Hospital
09.2007 - 01.2008
- Continuously updated professional knowledge, participating in ongoing training opportunities and workshops.
- Promoted patient satisfaction with compassionate care during preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and postoperative recovery.
- Streamlined workflow by coordinating closely with the anesthesia team during induction and emergence phases.
- Managed surgical inventory, maintaining adequate levels of supplies for all scheduled surgeries.
Internal Medicine Nurses
Al Mokawelon Al Arab Hotpital
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Optimized resource allocation by coordinating staff schedules according to fluctuating patient census numbers on the internal medicine floor.
ICU Nurse
Cleopatra Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through participation in educational workshops, seminars, and conferences related to critical care nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Faculty of Nursing - Ain Sham Universty
Cairo, Egypt 09.2002 - 09.2007
Skills
Staff Scheduling
Quality Improvement
Care Planning
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
French
Intermediate
B1
Certification
Quality Control
Timeline
Quality Control
05-2021
Nursing Supervisor
Ministry of Health As Santah Hospital
11.2018 - 05.2022
Nursing Supervisor
Ministry of Health As Santah Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2018
Nursing Supervisor
Ministry of Health As Santah Hospital
05.2015 - 05.2017
Nurse
Ministry of Health As Santah
03.2014 - 04.2015
Nurse
Ministry of Health - As Santa Hospital
11.2009 - 02.2014
Nursing Student
Al Demerdash Hospital
04.2009 - 07.2009
Nursing Student
Dar El Fouad Hospital
01.2009 - 03.2009
Nursing Student
Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital
10.2008 - 12.2008
Nursing Student
Ain Shams University Hospitals
07.2008 - 09.2008
OR Nurse
Hasapo Hospital
09.2007 - 01.2008
Internal Medicine Nurses
Al Mokawelon Al Arab Hotpital
01.2007 - 08.2007
ICU Nurse
Cleopatra Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Faculty of Nursing - Ain Sham Universty
09.2002 - 09.2007
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