YAHIA ALNAJJAR R.N.

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ANAHEIM,CA 92806

714-***-****

acsh00@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To continue my career in an Operating Room-Leadership Capacity within a stable, growth oriented hospital.

Summary

Registered professional nurse with experience managing surgical services in both acute care and ambulatory settings. Expertise in taking a facility/surgical department from the construction phase to fully operational. Skilled in making problematic units and developing them into smooth, efficiently run organizations. Experienced in developing functional, cohesive multi-national teams. Expertise in identifying opportunities for reducing costs in surgery through utilization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marina Del Rey Hospital

Director of Perioperative Services December 2014 – March 2015

Responsible for the continuous effective operations of the nursing unit, the quality of patient care and compliance with all regulatory agencies. Manages staff members and consults with physicians and CNO on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department. Functions with initiative and appropriate independent judgment. Responsible for the development of and maintenance of interdisciplinary relationships between all levels of departmental personnel Accountable for the management and operation of Surgical Services which includes 6 surgical suites specializing in SPINE, WEIGHT LOSS,MIS ROBOTICS,ORTHOPEDICS,GENERAL SURGERY,UROLOGY,GYNECOLOGY,ROBOTIC ASSISTED THORACIC SURGERY. Seven beds( Post anesthesia care units),12 beds and GI room in Ambulatory care units, Sterile processing department with (2 steam sterilizers, Sonic Cleaner,2 Sub sterile areas.

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON PARK:

Manager of Perioperative Services 2014-2015

The Manager of Surgical Services is accountable and responsible for the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient patient care in the Surgery department. Oversees daily operations. This includes overall direction of clinical, human resources, and financial management. Responsible for the procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies, staffing and training of employees, and budgeting. May oversee pre- and post-operative care of patients. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required

GARDEN GROVE HOSPITAL:

Director of Perioperative Services: 2012-2013

Managed the overall operations of assigned Units/Departments on a 24-hour basis.

Established, implemented and monitored standards for care for assigned Units/Departments.

Assures that each area's quality program is in place and effective in improving the

The quality of services delivered. Worked effectively with coordinators and staff to define the appropriate patient care delivery systems and implements necessary changes that will result in the most effective, cost efficient system. Effectively utilized hospital resources via an established position control, reduction

of turnover and Registry usage, control of overtime. Identified problem areas and develops and implements action plans. Responded to emergency situations and worked towards rapid resolution of Unit issues utilizing solutions that reflect preventative measures to avoid repetitive situations.

Demonstrated the ability to independently manage department projects and completes on a

Timely basis. Demonstrates knowledge of the change process through project

implementation. Acted as a role model for coordinators, educators, and staff

GARDEN GROVE HOSPITAL:

Charge Nurse (OR) 2011-2012

Our primary goal as an operating room coordinates is to ensure the prompt, safe, and effective care of surgical patients. Central to this goal is the operating room (OR) charge nurse. The charge nurse is integrally involved in ensuring that staff, patients, and equipment come together seamlessly to move patients through the surgical process

GARDEN GROVE HOSPITAL:

Nurse (OR)-Circulator 2010-2013

A circulating nurse is responsible for managing nursing care in the operating room. Because we are mobile during the operation, we have a broader perspective than either the scrub nurse or RN first assistant. Although we are support persons for the members of the surgical team, two of our primary roles are patient advocacy and safety. The circulating nurse is also the point of contact with the outside world because we are not tied to the sterile field and can go in and out of the operating room

DOCTOR'S SURGERY CENTER

Pre-Op NURSE 2007-2008

The preoperative holding area is important, but often overlooked, an area in the surgical suite. This area, however, is where the majority of surgical patients and their family members have their first direct contact with preoperative staff members. The preoperative holding area can provide the environment for calming, informative interactions that should help patients prepare for their surgical procedures. The preoperative holding area nurse's primary responsibility is to provide information and emotional support for patients and their family members, to ensure that all preoperative data have been accumulated, and to maintain patients' baseline hemodynamic statuses

DOCTOR'S SURGERY CENTER

OR CIRCULATOR 2008-2009

A circulating nurse is responsible for managing nursing care in the operating room. Because we are mobile during the operation, we have a broader perspective than either the scrub nurse or RN first assistant. Although we support

Persons for the members of the surgical team, two of her primary roles are patient advocacy and safety. The circulating nurse is also the point of contact with the outside world because we are not tied to the sterile field and can go in and out of the operating room

TUSTIN Hospital

PRE-OP NURSE: 2006-2007

The preoperative holding area is important, but often over-looked, area in the surgical suite. This area, however, is where the majority of surgical patients and their family members have their first direct contact with preoperative staff members. The preoperative holding area can provide the environment for calming, informative interactions that should help patients prepare for their surgical procedures. The preoperative holding area nurse's primary responsibility is to provide information and emotional support for patients and their family members, to ensure that all preoperative data have been accumulated, and to maintain patients' baseline hemodynamic status

ANAHEIM GENERAL HOSPITAL

PACU NURSE: 2007-2008

The recovery room nurse is the primary patient advocate following surgery. Monitors patients when they are still under the effects of anesthesia, a Recovery room nurses must be a registered nurses who have been extensively trained in critical care

EDUCATION

CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING Bachelor's in Nursing : 2015 -Present

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE,ALBANY,NY ASN 2006-2008

CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE LVN DIPLOMA 1994-1995

License

State of California Board of Registered Nursing

RN-726220-ACTIVE 02/2016

Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support 05/2016

Basic Life Support, Active 01/2017

Pediatric Advanced Life Support 07/2016

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