- Traveling and exploring new places and cultures
- Walking in nature
- Reading novels and personal growth books
- Yoga and breathwork
- Learning new languages
- Bread Making
- Cooking for friends and family gatherings, sharing recipes
- Learning about human nature
Open To Work
Maya Abdul Rahman
Kirkland,USA
Work Preference
Summary
MSN-prepared Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in perioperative and acute care settings, including perioperative assessment and PACU Phase I and phase II recovery. CPAN-certified and board certified in pain management (PMGT-BC). Expert in clinical judgement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice. Proven ability in managing high-acuity postoperative patients, identifying complications, and delivering multimodal pain management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Perioperative Services (Pre-op, PACU Phase I and II)
EvergreenHealth Medical Center-Kirkland, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments including medical history review and medication reconciliation
- Deliver high-acuity post-anesthesia care (Phase I), including airway management and hemodynamic monitoring
- Manage Phase II recovery and ensure safe discharge readiness
- Identify early postoperative complications and initiate timely interventions
- Administer and evaluate multimodal pain management strategies
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
Registered Nurse, Perioperative, EvergreenHealth
AMN Healthcare
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
RN Travel assignment, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Aya Travel Agency
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Attended to patients recovering from general and spinal anesthesia.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Provided multimodal analgesia approach for surgical pain
- Collaborated with the surgeons, anesthesiologist and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Next Gen NCLEX item writing (Independent contractor)
Nursing CE Central
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure course content accuracy and relevance.
- Developed engaging continuing education courses for nursing professionals.
RN Travel Assignment, PACU, Barnes Jewish Hospital
Westways Staffing
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, responding promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options and recovery processes.
Per Diem Assignment, Registered Nurse, LTAC, AMG
Westways Staffing
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered direct patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Implemented patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patients' conditions promptly to healthcare providers.
- Changed wounds in a sterile technique
- fed patients through feeding tubes
- Administered TPN
- Started IVs and drew blood for the laboratory
Palliative Care Nurse
BALSAM (Lebanese Palliative Care Center)
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Administered comprehensive palliative care plans to enhance patient comfort and quality of life.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic patient assessments and interventions.
- Educated patients and families on advanced care planning and symptom management strategies.
- Provide symptom management, including dyspnea and pain management.
- Provide psychological support to patient and family
- Discuss patient’s code status with patient and family
Pain Nurse Specialist
American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Managed acute and chronic pain using evidence-based approaches
- Developed and implemented individualized pain management plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care
- Educated staff and patients on pain management strategies
- Participated in research and quality improvement initiatives
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical protocols and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Led training sessions for nursing staff on advanced procedures and best practices in patient care.
Registered Nurse, PACU
American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)
11.2005 - 11.2013
- Administer post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patients' conditions for timely interventions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educate patients and families on postoperative care and discharge instructions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Master of Science -
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lebanese University-Faculty of Health
Beirut, Lebanon05-2005
Skills
- Computer Proficiency: MS Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Intravenous therapy initiation and monitoring
- Emotional awareness
- High level of autonomy
- Relationship building
- Family education
- Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
- MANUSCRIPT CONTENT REVIEWER FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSING JOURNAL 2014-2020
- Abstract Painter, 2016-present
-Planned and organized a painting exhibition “FruitFull Chaos” at BALSAM (Lebanese Palliative Care NGO), July 12&13, 2019.
Certifications
- CPAN: ABPANC, 2025-present
- Pain Management Nursing: ANCC, 2016-present
- BLS/ACLS/PALS: AHA, 2016-present
Publications
· El-Jarrah, R., Naji, F., Hamadeh, G., Abdul Rahman, M., and Charafeddine, H.2021. Perspectives of patients on Medical Acupuncture in a Primary Care Setting in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study. Acupuncture in Medicine.
· Abdul Rahman et al., 2021. A Nonrandomized Pretest Posttest Study on the Impact of an Educational Pain Management Program on Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Pain in a Middle Eastern Country. Pain Management Nursing.
· Abdul Rahman, M., Abu-Saad Huijer, H. and Noureddine, S. 2013. Lebanese nurses' knowledge regarding pain management. Lebanese journal of nursing, (3), p:10.
Research Skills
- Assisted in data collection for a study on perspectives of patients on medical acupuncture in a primary care setting in Lebanon in 2020.
- As a primary author I did data collection and entry for a study on Lebanese nurses' knowledge regarding pain management in 2012.
Professional Membership
· Member of ASPAN American Society of Perianesthesia Nursing (2024-present)
· Member of International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (2023-2025)
· Member of the American Society for Pain Management Nursing (2010- 2021)
· Member of International American Pain Society (2015-2019)
· Member of the Simga Theta Tau International American University of Beirut School of Nursing Honor Society (2012-2021)
· ACLS/BLS instructor (2012-2015)
Awards
Daisy Awarded, 2016, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Interests
LANGUAGES
Arabic (Native)
Native or Bilingual
English (Intermediate)
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Perioperative Services (Pre-op, PACU Phase I and II)
EvergreenHealth Medical Center-Kirkland, WA
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Perioperative, EvergreenHealth
AMN Healthcare
10.2023 - 01.2024
RN Travel assignment, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Aya Travel Agency
07.2023 - 10.2023
Next Gen NCLEX item writing (Independent contractor)
Nursing CE Central
05.2023 - 07.2023
RN Travel Assignment, PACU, Barnes Jewish Hospital
Westways Staffing
07.2022 - 02.2023
Per Diem Assignment, Registered Nurse, LTAC, AMG
Westways Staffing
04.2021 - 06.2022
Palliative Care Nurse
BALSAM (Lebanese Palliative Care Center)
03.2018 - 11.2020
Pain Nurse Specialist
American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)
01.2013 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, PACU
American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)
11.2005 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lebanese University-Faculty of Health
Master of Science -
American University of Beirut