NOOR ELSAYAD
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Henry Ford Hospital, excelling in patient management and advocacy. Proven expertise in IV administration and infection control protocols, achieving departmental goals through quality improvement initiatives. Adept at building relationships and providing education, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in critical care environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN ICU contingent Float pool
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
04.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in diverse medical environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments and documented patient vital signs accurately.
- Assisted in emergency procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
PRE OP/PACU RN
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 3 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Best Choice Program –RN ICU Float
Henry Ford Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
SICU - Registered Nurse
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 05.2020
- Provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care
- Utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family
- Effectively communicate pertinent patient/family information to the health care team
- Participate in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensure implementation of solutions
- Assess a patient's condition and planning, and implement patient care plans
- Treat wounds, provide advanced life support, and assist physicians in performing procedures
- Administer intravenous fluids and medications, ordering diagnostic tests and collaborate with fellow members of the critical care team.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse
VIBRA HOSPITAL OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Developing and implementing a plan of care for assigned patients and families, utilizing resources of interdisciplinary team and family when appropriate, and considering the developmental life stage of the patient
- Providing direct care along with the delegation and supervision of all nursing care
- Demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving quality of care, establishing professional relationships and utilizing professional skills, fulfilling responsibilities of the role of the hospital and developing clinical expertise per specialty
- Assessing and evaluating patients including physical, psychological, educational and discharging needs within appropriate timeframes and reporting any change in assessment to physician as well as implementing nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes
- Applying all elements of effective medication administration including patient identification, medication confirmation, vital signs and/or lab values, IV rates and sites, and all policy and procedure guidelines
- Adequately performing and documenting wound care, understanding and delivering respiratory care, observing patients daily for skin integrity and lesions
- Ensuring the implementation and monitoring of
- Infection Control Program following all policies, procedures and safety regulations.
Registered Nurse
OAKWOOD HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Worked as part of a team with physicians, other nurses and healthcare professionals to provide care,
- Monitor health conditions, plan long-term care needs, administer medicine, use medical equipment, and perform minor medical operations, and advise patients and their families on illness, care and continued care after a hospital stay
- Applied triage by prioritizing injuries based on medical need, and provided quick and accurate assessments about incoming patients, including both physical and mental health conditions
- Assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on its critical nature, and work to stabilize a patient, treat the problem, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements
- Dealt with patients in various states of pain, trauma and tragedy
- Assessed a patient's health, as well as detected changes in symptoms, health or pain, and took action as necessary
- Faced urgent, life-or-death situations almost daily
- Being able to function in the heat of emergency as necessary
- Gave care under stressful circumstances.
ICU Nurse & Charge Nurse
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
03.2007 - 12.2012
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Liaised with social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
Charge Nurse - ER
ALBAYT MEDICAL CENTER
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Charge Nurse
King Fahd Hospital
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Senior Staff Nurse and Shift Leader
Mabaret El Asafra Hospital
10.2001 - 03.2005
- Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders and treatments
- Assisted the physicians in performing special procedures
- Closely monitored cardiac and physical status of patient under his/her care under the direction and guidance of the Head Nurse
- Assisted in emergency nursing procedures necessary for prompt control of changes in a patient's physical condition
- Performed the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately
- Kept abreast of changing techniques in critical care nursing and maintained a high level of expertise in critical care
Staff Nurse
Alexandria University Hospital
03.2000 - 10.2001
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alexandria University
EGYPT2000
Skills
- Relationship building and trust
- Patient management and advocacy
- Prioritization of care
- Ventilation techniques
- IV administration skills
- Monitoring patient health
- Patient education and support
- Surgical procedures knowledge
- Health information access
- Accurate documentation practices
- Infection control protocols
Certification
- Licensed RN Michigan - issued April 2,2013
- Licensed RN Illinois -issued April 4,2013
- ATCN issued -09/13/2019
- PALS .Issued April 2015
- ACLS .Issued June 2022
- BLS .issued June 2022
- NIHHS .Issued June 2021
Timeline
RN ICU contingent Float pool
Henry Ford Hospital
04.2023 - Current
PRE OP/PACU RN
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 04.2023
Best Choice Program –RN ICU Float
Henry Ford Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2021
SICU - Registered Nurse
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
OAKWOOD HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
VIBRA HOSPITAL OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
05.2013 - 10.2015
Charge Nurse - ER
ALBAYT MEDICAL CENTER
08.2008 - 04.2009
ICU Nurse & Charge Nurse
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
03.2007 - 12.2012
Charge Nurse
King Fahd Hospital
03.2005 - 03.2007
Senior Staff Nurse and Shift Leader
Mabaret El Asafra Hospital
10.2001 - 03.2005
Staff Nurse
Alexandria University Hospital
03.2000 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alexandria University