Omar Matoonwall
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Assistant with a proven track record at Ahmad Al Shifa Hospital, enhancing patient care through exceptional surgical support and teamwork. Skilled in sterile technique and patient safety, significantly reducing infection rates. Demonstrates adaptability and a continuous learning attitude, contributing to successful patient outcomes and organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Ahmad Al Shifa Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, contributing to successful patient outcomes with precise instrument handling.
- Maintained strict adherence to health and safety protocols, significantly reducing post-operative infection rates.
- Provided critical support during surgeries, ensuring sterile environment and minimizing risk of infection.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
Community Health Worker
HealthNET TPO
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
- Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in community health work, ensuring the delivery of quality services to clients.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse, and other community health concerns.
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Advocated for patients' rights and access to healthcare services, enhancing patient satisfaction and trust in health care systems.
- Increased vaccination rates in underserved areas with targeted outreach campaigns and mobile vaccination units.
- Streamlined referral processes to community resources, reducing wait times for clients in need of specialized services.
- Organized health fairs and screenings, increasing early detection of chronic conditions and connecting individuals with treatment options.
- Supported families in navigating healthcare systems, improving their ability to obtain necessary medical care and social services.
- Improved patient outcomes by coordinating care among multiple healthcare providers and managing comprehensive care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies, connecting them with appropriate care resources.
- Collaborated with public health officials to develop emergency response plans for public health crises.
- Facilitated addiction recovery groups, supporting participants in achieving and maintaining sobriety.
- Strengthened relationships with local organizations, fostering partnerships to address pressing community health issues.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Alnoor Medical Science Institute
Khost Afghanistan01.2021
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical equipment handling
- Suturing
- Operating room etiquette
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Safe sharps disposal
- Wound dressing
- Infection control protocols
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- expertise
- Patient transportation
- Suture selection mastery
- Medical terminology
- Surgical support
- Suture cutting
- Anatomy and physiology
- Bandage application
- Postoperative care
- Patient identification
- Surgical instrumentation
- Emergency response
- Heartsaver first aid
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Active listening
- Patient safety
- Surgical techniques
- Patient education
- Vitals monitoring
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Abilities
Certification
Nursing Diploma,Community Health certificate,HealthNet TPO certificate and practical work surgical experience certificate .
Timeline
Community Health Worker
HealthNET TPO
01.2021 - 07.2021
Surgical Assistant
Ahmad Al Shifa Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Alnoor Medical Science Institute
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