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Maha AL-Ghanem

Ar Rayyan

Summary

Accomplished nursing leader with over 10 years of progressive experience in clinical healthcare, operations management, and health informatics initiatives within an academic medical center. Proven ability to bridge the gap between clinicians and IT teams through the optimization of Cerner EMR and digital health solutions, ensuring compliance with JCI, HIMSS, and international patient safety standards.

Key achievements include leading EMR documentation standardization, implementing Oracle-based compliance tracking for BFHI accreditation, developing Tableau dashboards for training compliance, and designing governance structures that drive adoption of digital systems across nursing and medical services. Skilled in project and change management, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and aligning informatics initiatives with organizational strategy. Currently pursuing PMP certification and committed to advancing applied health informatics leadership in Qatar.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Leader - BFHI Project Lead

Sidra Medicine
12.2023 - Current
  • Directed hospital-wide digital adoption projects including Cerner EMR optimization, Oracle-based compliance tracking, and Tableau dashboards to support Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation.
  • Partnered with IT and Nursing Leadership to design and implement standardized Cerner documentation templates and auto-text tools, improving efficiency, data accuracy, and alignment with evidence-based practice.
  • Led the design and rollout of e-learning and EMR adoption training for 1,000+ clinical staff, integrating monitoring tools to track completion, competency, and system usage.
  • Championed change management initiatives by engaging clinicians, managers, and external stakeholders in the design of informatics solutions to improve workflows and patient outcomes.
  • Authored policy proposals and collaborated with MOPH to align national guidelines with applied health informatics best practices.

Clinical Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager

Sidra Medicine
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed day-to-day operations in a high-volume women’s outpatient clinic, including patient flow optimization, staff scheduling, and resource planning.
  • Assessed team performance, implemented staff development plans, and supported process redesigns to improve service delivery.
  • Partnered with department heads to manage escalations, improve workflows, and maintain high patient satisfaction.
  • Played a key role in policy revision, infection control audits, and nurse-led quality initiatives focused on safe medication administration and maternal health education.

Clinical Nurse / Team Lead – Women's Services (OPC

Sidra Medicine
09.2015 - 09.2018
  • Supported clinic activation efforts and operational readiness, including pre-opening training, workflow design, and patient service pathways.
  • Acted as a liaison between nursing teams and outpatient operations to ensure smooth transitions during new clinic launches.
  • Contributed to successful departmental commissioning by integrating patient-centered protocols and monitoring quality metrics.
  • Delivered direct care in OB/GYN and reproductive health services, while mentoring new staff and contributing to clinical orientation.

Education

Master of Science - Master of Nursing

University of Calgary - Qatar
Doha
04-2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Calgary - Qatar
Doha, Qatar
04-2015

Skills

  • Health Informatics Leadership & EMR Optimization (Cerner/Oracle)
  • Change & Project Management (PMP, Lean Six Sigma principles)
  • Governance & Compliance (JCI, HIMSS, WHO, MOPH standards)
  • Data Analytics & Dashboards (Tableau, Oracle, Power BI)
  • Training & Adoption Programs for Clinicians
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Policy Development & Accreditation Readiness
  • Technical: Microsoft Office, Cerner EMR, Tableau, Oracle HCM

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) – in progress
  • Leadership for Change Program, International Council of Nurses
  • Lean Six Sigma – Introductory Training

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Leader - BFHI Project Lead

Sidra Medicine
12.2023 - Current

Clinical Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager

Sidra Medicine
01.2018 - 01.2019

Clinical Nurse / Team Lead – Women's Services (OPC

Sidra Medicine
09.2015 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Master of Nursing

University of Calgary - Qatar

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Calgary - Qatar

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