HALIMA ALI
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Registered Nurse / Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse
Experienced nurse with 20+ years of experience in the hospital setting, as well as an MBA in Healthcare Management and previous leadership roles. Exceptional understanding of coordination of care for patients, effectively maintaining high levels of quality. Seeking to leverage vast managerial knowledge and medical capabilities in a hospital role.
Areas of Strength and Expertise
Direct Patient Care
Hospital Operations
Training & Development
Medication Administration
Continuity of Care
Quality Assurance / Control
Team Leadership
Infection Control
Communication Skills
Professional Experience
HPS- 01/05/2010 - 6/07/2017
Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse
Assess current health needs and administer basic patient care. Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to maintain student health and safety. Educate students about health and wellbeing. Communicate with parents to determine the best course of action for students who report illness or injury.
Delivered a high standard of care for students, including medication support and assistance.
SHEIKH KHALIFA MEDICAL CITY (SKMC) AND HAAD HOSPITALS, Abu Dhabi, 2002 - 2009
Staff Nurse - Medical, Surgical, Isolation Ward and PHC
Led the delivery of high quality care to patients in a 586-bed tertiary hospital setting. Quickly assessed patients to determine their level of care and established rapport to build trust and confidence during treatment. Communicated with patients and their families to educate them about treatments and medications, in addition to providing answers to questions and concerns. Worked closely with patients to support their healing process, creating treatment goals and assuring consistent quality of care. Maintained infection control practices and documented all patient care to ensure completeness/accuracy of data. Organized and maintained proper stock levels of medical supplies.
Chosen to be a Senior Quality Assessor (assessed sites that apply for the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award by using the EFQM model.)
Magnet Champion for SKMC (ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® is the most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.)
AL SALAMA HOSPITAL, Abu Dhabi, 2000 - 2002
Assistant Matron (ADON)
Built a successful hospital department through the recruiting, hiring, and training of nurses and support staff members. Continuously evaluated current practices to identify gaps and to implement process improvements to boost care outcomes. Organized records and files to ensure proper dissemination of information. Planned budgets and identified opportunities to control costs and to boost profitability. Assessed nursing practices and medication administration by leading rounds and evaluating charts for proper adherence to policies and procedures.
Developed and implemented nursing care objectives and standards of care in cooperation with the Matron (Director of Nursing.)
Facilitated nursing orientations, job skills trainings, and in-service education programs.
Previous Role as Specialty Nurse – Oncology (1987-2000) at MOH Hospitals in Bulgaria.
Education and Training
Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Executive Diploma in Health Administration
NOTTING HILL COLLEGE, London, UK
Bachelor’s Degree (equiv.), Specialist, Nurse-General
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE, Bulgaria
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English, Arabic, Russian, Bulgarian