THAER MOTLAQ
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Qualified New Mexico Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in medical settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Traveler
Westways Staffing Services
Albuquerque, NM
08.2023 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Streamlined documentation process for greater efficiency in charting patient progress and updating care plans.
- Boosted staff morale by serving as a mentor and resource for new nurses, offering guidance and support throughout their orientation period.
- Mitigated risks of adverse patient reactions by vigilantly monitoring for potential medication interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
- Facilitated successful transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating seamless handoffs among various providers and facilities.
- Expedited patient recovery times with early intervention strategies such as ambulation assistance, respiratory therapy, and wound care management.
- Optimized patient comfort during procedures by utilizing appropriate pain management techniques and maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care with a focus on individualized needs while maintaining efficient workflows within the clinical environment.
- Increased adherence to treatment plans by fostering trusting relationships with patients and their families through compassionate care delivery and open communication channels.
- Consistently maintained compliance with regulatory standards through diligent monitoring of clinical practices and timely completion of required documentation elements.
- Contributed to continued quality improvement efforts through participation in departmental meetings, committees, and ongoing professional development activities.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously reviewing prescriptions and administering medications accurately.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing personalized care.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to strict infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards promptly.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively communicating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Prevented complications associated with immobility for bedridden patients through frequent repositioning, skin assessment, and pressure relief measures implementation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ibn Alhaytham Hospital
Almadina St. Amman, Jordan 11183
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- 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 Registered Nurse, ICU
Aljazeera Hospital
Queen Rania St. Amman, Jordan 11118
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
Marka Hospital
Amman, Jordan 11134
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Documented work in System and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Education
Life Support (BLS, ACLS)
American Heart Association
Amman, Amman Jordan 1118303.2012
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Jordan University of Science And Technology
Irbid. Irbid, Jordan 303006.2010
High School - Science Education
King Talal Secondary School For Boys
Waqqas Town, Jordan Valley, Jordan 06.2004
Skills
- Operational Standards
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Supply Management
- Multitasking, cool under pressure
- Stamina, dedication, Triaging
- Leadership, Critical Thinking, Problem-solving
- Adhering to ethical principles
- Continuous learner
- Available 24/7
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Traveler
Westways Staffing Services
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ibn Alhaytham Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2015
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Aljazeera Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2014
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
Marka Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Life Support (BLS, ACLS)
American Heart Association
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Jordan University of Science And Technology
High School - Science Education
King Talal Secondary School For Boys