Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location:

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Posted:

July 21, 2024

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CURRICULUM VITAE

KHALID AHMED

Registered Nurse Operating Room.

SUMMARY

A conscientious, Registered Nurse Operating Room with 10+ years clinical experience in several settings and expertise in the provision of exemplary care to maintain the health, safety, and development of adult patients with complex health care needs with extensive knowledge of health care services is highly experienced in the delivery of individual care plans whilst working in with hospital and community team. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities with the ability to conduct patient assessments, supervise the provision of safe and compassionate care, and evaluate care effectiveness. Acts with integrity and in the best interest of patients while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and guidelines to promote ward efficiency and the delivery of operational excellence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

01-June-2021-Present.

Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi Pakistan.

Total Beds in Hospital-572

Designation: Assistant Head Nurse: at Operating Room Nurse Patient Ration. 1: 08

Beds in Unit: 37

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Intra operative nursing care.

• Works as a scrub nurse & circulating nurse

• Gather all supplies needed for the operation

• Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized

• Assessed surgeon during surgery.

• teaching and mentoring novice staff

• ensuring quality care being delivered to patients

• meeting clinicians frequently to discuss patient care related issues

• coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance quality of patient care

• Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g., NPO status) and alleviate their concerns

• Providing patients with Pre, intra and post-operative care

• Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation

• assessing patient care and acuity trends, plan and manage unit and staffing with supplies, equipment, and resources

• demonstrating initiative to review concepts of Quality Improvement in Nursing Practice. MOBILE: +923*********

EMIL: ad7err@r.postjobfree.com

Cases Handled

• Independent assisted Coronary artery bypass grafting procedure

• Independent assisted Atrial septal defect procedure

• Independent assisted Ventricle septal procedure

• Independent assisted Wound debridement procedure

• Independent assisted Skin grafting procedure

• Independent assisted Video assisted Thoracotomy procedure

• Independent assisted Lung Lobectomy procedure

Specialized Equipment Used Cases Handled

Surgical table, patient stretcher, surgical headlight, surgical light, Surgical microsscop,AED,Defifriliator,Cardiac, Momitoring,EKG Machine, Video Monitor Cameras,C- Arm,Ultrasound Machine,Laryngoscop,Surgocal Tourniquet, Blood Warmar,Central Gas & Suction, Desk computer, Hand table, I.V Assoceries,prep table Myo Tray,Basin,Warming air unit, Linen hamper Bio hazard waste container, Sponge counter hangar, Anesthesia machine, Anesthesia Circuit, Positioning pillows,

01-July- 2018 – to 31 may-2021

Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi Pakistan.

Total Beds in Hospital-572

Designation: Registered Nurse: at Operating Room

Nurse Patient Ration. 1: 08

Beds in Unit: 37

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing safe, competent, individualized holistic care to critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring

• Performs scrub and circulating duties as necessary.

• Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns

• Gather all supplies needed for the operation

• Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized

• Position and prepare patient on operating table

• Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation

• Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies

• Evaluate patient in postoperative phases

• Adhere to safety standards and precautions

• Participating actively in imparting patients and their families support and education

• Demonstrating efficiency in use of electronic monitoring equipment’s such as cardiac monitor, Defibrillator, ECG Machine,k-thermia and other operating room equipment .

• Providing patients with Pre, intra and post-operative care

• Prepared OR room for procedures and ensured all required tools or equipment were sterilized before any operation

• Coordinated with doctor to help in different major or minor surgeries.

• Kept an eye on patient's responses and vital stats during the procedures and alerted surgeons if any problems are developed

• Took responsibility to provide the right tool at each step during surgery

• Provided post-operative support to the patient and educated family about care methods.

• On –call for emergencies and available for additional duty. Cases Handled

• Independent assisted Mitral valve replacement.

• Independent assisted cardiac open chest reopen surgery

• Independent assisted Ventricle septal procedure

• Independent assisted Wound debridement procedure

• Independent assisted Skin grafting procedure

• Independent assisted Video assisted Thoracotomy procedure

• Independent assisted Lung Lobectomy procedure

Specialized Equipment Used Cases Handled

26-Dec- 2017– to 30 July-2018

Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi Pakistan.

Total Beds in Hospital-572

Designation: Registered Nurse: at Recovery Room. (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse Patient Ration. 1: 08

Beds in Unit: 37

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring post-operative patients’ levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and providing updates to the treatment team as needed.

• Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and administering medication as prescribed.

• Regularly checking vital signs to quickly intercept any potential issues and ensure a smooth recovery.

• Keeping bandages, dressings, etc. clean, dry, and safe.

• Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.

• Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.

• Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.

Cases Handled

• Post of surgery of all patient recovery like multiple specialties patients, ENT post of care, General surgery post of care, Gynae post of care, Orthopedic post of care, vascular patient post of nursing care.

Specialized Equipment Used Cases Handled

patient stretcher,AED,Defifriliator,Cardiac, Momitoring,EKG Machine, Laryngoscop,Surgocal Tourniquet, Blood Warmar,Central Gas & Suction, Desk computer, I.V,Warming air unit, Linen hamper Bio hazard waste cont ainer, Carsh card glucose meter,syring pump,chest draing, 15-April- 2012– to 20-Dec-2015

Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi Pakistan. Emergency Services Under Home Health Program at OMV (G.m.b.H) Sawan Gas & Oil Field site. Total Beds in Field Hospital-07

Designation: Registered Nurse: Field Site (Occupational Healthcare) Nurse Patient Ration. 1: 04

Beds in Unit: 07

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring the health status of employees.

• Treating injuries and illnesses for employees, including follow-ups and referrals.

• Overseeing and implementing emergency and disaster preparedness programs and planning.

• Developing and implementing health and safety programs.

• Guide and direct all referrals to outside healthcare providers and services.

• Documenting all employee injuries and illnesses within the workplace.

• Managing emergencies and trauma patients at Field Site

• Carrying out medical evaluation of critically injured or ill patients, on immediate bases and sending them to the approved hospitals in city as per HSE protocol.

• Preparing and administering (orally, subcutaneously, and IV) and recording prescribed medications

• Recording patients' medical information and vital signs

• Planning and delivering care to patients with variety of complex care needs

• Teaching all MAT members of the field site as to how to handle emergencies

• Maintaining computerized data for medicines and casualties on a regular basis

• Actively participating in safety drills for the evacuation of injured people and causalities from the confined spaces and high platforms of the field site

• Evaluating and assessing patient’s condition in trauma situations.

• Preparing weekly and monthly medical reports and reporting back to the HSEQ Adviser. Cases Handled

• Field site emergency cases handling,

• Trauma cases handling at field site,

• Multicausality’s handling at field site

• Chest Pain cases, General fever cases, Abdominal pain cases. Specialized Equipment Used Cases Handled

Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi Pakistan.

Total Beds in Hospital-572

Designation: Registered Nurse at Home Health Care & Home-Based Palliative Care Department Nurse Patient Ration. 1: 01

Beds in Unit: Home Health Care Services

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess patients’ condition during every visit and chart our observations

• Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review.

• Assist with daily activities such as bathing, feeding and dressing patients.

• Administer medication as prescribed by the patient’s Physician

• Dress or redress open wounds and assess progress of healing

• Monitor changes in patients’ behavior and progress

• Educate patients and their families on proper home health care & Home-based palliative care strategies and procedures

• Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, and anyone else involved in the patient’s care plan

• Provide palliative care as needed to keep the patient comfortable

• Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life

• Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests

• Performing different types of procedures independently (both at homes and hospitals) such as cardiac monitor operating, ECG, CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation), I/V Cannulation dressing, N/Gastric tube insertion, application of Oxygen therapy, Folly’s Catheterization

• Monitoring all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activities.

• Accompanied with patient during hospital follow-up. Informing physician of patient's condition during treatments Cases Handled

• Administered medication at home services,

• Preformed patient dressing at home

• NG insertion at home

• Folly’s catheter insertion at patient home

• Take care of patient hygiene at home.

30-January- 2012– to 14-April-2012

Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi Pakistan.

Total Beds in Hospital-572

Designation: Nursing Intern at Home Health Care & Home-Based Palliative Care Department Nurse Patient Ration. 1: 01

Beds in Unit: Home Health Care Services

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess patients’ condition during every visit and chart our observations

• Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review.

• Assist with daily activities such as bathing, feeding and dressing patients.

• Administer medication as prescribed by the patient’s Physician

• Dress or redress open wounds and assess progress of healing

• Monitor changes in patients’ behavior and progress

• Educate patients and their families on proper home health care & Home-based palliative care strategies and procedures

• Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, and anyone else involved in the patient’s care plan

• Provide palliative care as needed to keep the patient comfortable

• Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life

• Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests

• Performing different types of procedures independently (both at homes and hospitals) such as cardiac monitor operating, ECG, CPR, I/V Cannulation dressing, N/Gastric tube insertion, application of Oxygen therapy, Folly’s Catheterization

• Monitoring all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activities.

• Accompanied with patient during hospital follow-up. Informing physician of patient's condition during treatments Cases Handled

• Administered medication at home services,

• Preformed patient dressing at home

• NG insertion at home

• Folly’s catheter insertion at patient home

• Take care of patient hygiene at home

05-July- 2010– to 29-Janury-2012

Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi Pakistan.

Total Beds in Hospital-572

Designation: Nursing Assistant: at Out Patient Consultants Clinic Nurse Patient Ration. 1: 01

Beds in Unit: Home Health Care Services

RESPONSIBILITIE

• Monitoring patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.

• Do health promotion or health education work.

• Serving meals and helping to feed patients.

• Helping people to move around.

• Toileting & Assist Patients

• Making beds.

• sterilize equipment.

• Talking to patients and making them comfortable.

• Do health checks.

• Re-stock consulting rooms.

• Process lab samples.

• Take blood sample.

Specialized Skills & License and Training

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

• Pediatric Advance Cardiac Life Support. (PALS) By AHA (

• Safe Medication Administration Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

• Intravenous Cannulation Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program.NRP.

• Trauma Care Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

• Team Leaders Development Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

• Services Excellence for Home Health Care Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

• Understanding of Common Mental Illness and Its Management Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

• Parenteral Nutrition Management TPN Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital.

• Annual Forum on Continuing Medical Education CME Accreditation for Quality Certificate From Aga Khan University Hospital

• ‘Understanding the Ebola Virus & How Can You Avoid It’ Certificate from Online Advance Learning

• Addressing Adolescents Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Issues (SRHR) From Aga Khan Health Development Network

• Certificate of 20

National Health Sciences Research Symposium on Heart and Lungs from Prevention to Regeneration. (AKU)

• Certificate of Mini-Symposium on Deep Brain Stimulation at Aga Khan University

• Certificate of International Nurses day

• Certificate of Basic Infection Control

• Scheduling Office Staff Training Course on june 21 to 26,2021

• Safe Disclosure Policy.

• Workplace Harassment Policy.

Personal Security Awareness.

Professional Education

2016 to 2017

Post RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Aga Khan University School of nursing & Midwifery Karachi, Pakistan English. 2012 to 2013

Diploma in Cardiac Nursing

Unique School of Nursing Karachi Pakistan English

2017 to 2010

Diploma in General Nursing

School of Nursing Male Sindh Government Liaquatabad Hospital Karachi Pakistan English.

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