Abdallah Abou El Naaj

admyqj@r.postjobfree.com

Tel.: +1-613-***-****

Ottawa, Canada, K1G 5L3

NATIONALITY: CANADIAN CITIZEN

GENDER: MALE

DATE OF BIRTH: 27th June 1976

MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, providing quality of care to a wide variety of patients in different settings such as adult medical/ surgical, oncology inpatient and rehabilitation in hospital. Liver transplant coordinator responsible for following up of patients pre and post liver transplantation. Served as a professional clinical instructor demonstrating and teaching patient care in a hospital setting and skills lab. Possess a current practice permit from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Familiar with Joint Commission Standards, and Canada Accreditation standards too.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse Apr 2019 - Present

The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Center (TOHRC)

•Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.

•Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

•Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.

•Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.

•Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.

•Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

•Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

•Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during the designated shift.

•Functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff.

•Serves as the primary decision maker for clinical operations during a given shift and modifies staff assignment/mix according to the changes in patient acuity and/or volume.

•Role models professional standards of behavior of the nursing practice

Clinical Instructor/Professor Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

Algonquin College–School of Health and Community studies

•Evaluated and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers.

•Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

•Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

•Registered, oriented, and assessed new students according to standards and procedures.

•Supervised and monitored students’ use of tools and equipment.

•Observed and evaluated students’ work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

• Supervised student nurses and demonstrates patient care in clinical units of hospital.

Registered Nurse Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

The Ottawa Hospital - General campus. 5 North East Medical Unit

•Recorded medical history and symptoms.

•Collaborated with teams to plan for patient care.

•Advocated for the health and wellbeing of patients.

•Monitored patient health and record signs.

•Administered medications and treatments.

•Operated medical equipment.

•Performed diagnostic tests.

•Educated patients about management of illnesses.

•Provided support and advice to patients.

Clinical Transplant Coordinator Jun 2012 - Jan 2015

The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) • Beirut

• Planned and coordinated in-hospital transplant services and assists medical staff in organ retrieval for patients undergoing liver transplantation.

• Served as a primary liaison between AUBMC and NOOTDT (National Organization for Organ & Tissues Donation & Transplantation).

• Analyzed medical data of potential organ donors and transplant recipients from medical and social records, physical examination, and consultation with health team members to perform preliminary physical assessment and screen potential recipients.

• Scheduled recipient and donor laboratory tests to determine histocompatibility of blood of recipient and donor.

• Compared collected data to normal values and correlates and summarizes laboratory reports, x rays, and other tests to assist physician to determine medical suitability of procedure, to identify potential complicating factors, and to evaluate recipient and donor compatibility.

• Advised post-operative patients on therapies for managing health after transplant and serves as team member to monitor and assess progress of patient and offer advice and assistance to patient following transplant.

• Coordinated HPB service and regular meetings of the transplant team.

•Developed, coordinated, and implemented operating policies, systems and procedures, and standards for transplantation procedures as directed by the Director of the HPB unit.

•Ran clinical research studies and activities within the unit and maintain records of all investigated research studies on the HPB unit and conduct other projects as instructed.

Transplant Procurement Manager Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) • Beirut

•Served as the contact person to be notified of any brain or cardio-pulmonary death.

•Identified potential organ and or tissue donors.

•Verified brain death in accordance with the Lebanese Law.

•Approached families for organ or tissue donation.

•Obtained family consent.

•Collected results of specific blood tests for the donor.

•Informed hospital transplant team.

•Coordinated the time between surgeons and family.

•Informed and coordinated with the NOOTDT – LB.

•Submitted quarterly death and transplantation registry.

Registered Nurse /Advanced Preceptor Sep 1997 - May 2012

The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), Medical Unit • Beirut

• Responsible for being the main point of contact for patients and contributing to the provision of the high standards of patient care.

•Worked shifts alongside expert consultants and a multi-disciplinary team of other healthcare specialists, observing, and recording the condition of patients, assisting with tests and evaluations, & carrying out routine investigations.

•Orientation for new graduate and new staff

•Cared for patients who are suffering from acute and long-term illnesses and diseases.

•Administered drugs, medication, and injections to patients.

•Treated patients with respect and dignity and giving attention to individual needs and wishes.

•Prioritizing workloads and allocating patients appropriately.

•Maintained high clinical standards and high levels of quality care delivery.

•Provided information, emotional support and reassurance to patients and relatives.

EDUCATION

Post Diploma in Orientation to nursing in Ontario for Nurses with Honours Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

Algonquin College • Ottawa

Post Diploma in Digital Health with Honours, Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

Algonquin College • Ottawa

Diploma in Personal Support Worker with Honours May 2015 - Nov 2015

Herzing College • Ottawa

BBA in Nursing Education Mar 2006

American university of London • London

Master of Arts in Health care management Oct 2007

Pebble Hills University • Delaware

Technical Baccalaureate in Nursing Oct 1994 - Aug 1997

American University of Beirut - Medical Center (AUBMC) • Beirut

SKILLS

•Strong clinical skills and knowledge

•Strong attention to detail

•Strong interpersonal skills

•Excellent communication skills

•Ability to multitask.

•Excellent interpersonal skills

•+20 years of related healthcare experience

•Compassionate and empathetic

•Patient-oriented

•Active Registered Nurse license

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

•Registered Nurse

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Dean’s Honours list for outstanding academic achievement 2017

Through all three terms in the Digital health Post Diploma program at Algonquin College. Ottawa, Canada.

Dean’s Honours list for outstanding academic achievement 2018

Through all two terms in the Orientation to nursing in Ontario for Nurses Post Diploma program at Algonquin College. Ottawa, Canada.

Karen Bahdarian Award 2002

American University of Beirut - Medical Center (AUBMC). Beirut, Lebanon. One- month training in Leukemia at MD Anderson. Texas, USA

TEACHING/ PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES

Professor Jan 2019/20 – Mar.2019/20

Algonquin College

RN & RPN Exam preparation course. Also, participating in the teaching of Basic Nursing Technical Skills 2 course. Ottawa, Canada.

Clinical Instructor Oct 2018/19 - Dec 2018/19

Vascular Unit A2, The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus

Also, to participating in teaching of Pharmacology course lab, and Basic Nursing Technical Skills 1 course lab at Algonquin College. Ottawa, Canada.

Invited Lecturer Sep. 7, 2013

Mount Lebanon Hospital

Nutrition & post op complications and care.

Invited Lecturer Mar.12, 2013

Sacré Coeur Hospital

Nutrition & post op complications and care.

Invited Lecturer Mar. 21 &28, 2012.

Holy Family University

Post op complications and care

Speaker Mar.18, 2010

The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)

“Organ Donation”, Nursing Grand Round for nurses and health care providers.

Invited instructor Oct.4, 2009 – Nov. 30, 2009

Al Hamshari and al Nidaa hospitals by NSEC (The National School for Emergency)

ICU training for nurses and physicians.

Speaker Sep. 17, 2009

The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)

“Transplant Procurement Management”. Nursing Grand Round for nurses and health care providers.

PUBLICATIONS

•Faraj W, Srinivasan P, El Nounou G, Abou El Naaj A, Khalife M, Doughan S, Haydar A. Portomesenteric venous gas: A late complication of pneumatosis intestinalis. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015; 6C:244-6.

•Faraj W, Nounou GE, Abou Al Naaj A, Nakhoul N, Haydar A, Khalife M. Osteoporosis in Pediatric Liver Transplantation. Prog Transplant. 2016 Aug 22.

•Faraj W, Haydar A, Nounou GE, Naaj AA, Khoury G, Jabbour S, Khalife M. Update on liver transplants in Lebanon. Prog Transplant.2015 Sep;25(3):271-5. doi:10.7182/pit2015810.

•Faraj W, El-Kehdy J, Nounou GE, Deeba S, Fakih H, Jabbour M, Haydar A, El Naaj AA, Abou-Alfa GK, O’Reilly EM, Shamseddine A, Khalife M, Mukherji D. Liver resection for metastatic colorectal leiomyosarcoma: a single center experience. J Gastrointest Oncol. 2015 Oct;6(5): E70-6. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2078-6891.2015.044.

•Salem J, Shamseddine A, Khalife M, Nounou GE, El Naaj AA, Mukherji D, Haydar A, Faraj W. Malignant fibrous histiocytoma presenting with complete opacification of the hemithorax: A case report. Int. J Surg Case Rep. 2014; 5(12):1162-3.

•Walid Faraj, Eliane Malek, Najla Itani, Abdallah Abou El Naaj, Ghina El Nounou, Fadi El Merhi, Ali Haidar, Mohamad Khalife. Management of Bile Leak after Laparoscopic Hydatid Liver Surgery. CRSLS. Dec. 4, 2014.

ABSTRACTS

•Money is a Strong Factor in Who Gets an Organ in Lebanon. Abstract has been accepted for POSTER Presentation at the 5th Pan Arab Liver Transplant Society Congress, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Doha, Qatar. January 17-18, 2013.

•Should Mental Illness Be a Contraindication for Organ Transplantation in Developing Countries?” Abstract has been accepted for POSTER Presentation at t The ILTS 19th Annual International Congress. June 12-15, 2013. Sydney, Australia.

•Challenges in Organ Donation and Transplantation in Lebanon. Abstract has been accepted for POSTER Presentation at t The ILTS 19th Annual International Congress. June 12-15, 2013. Sydney, Australia.

•Priority in Organ Transplantation in Lebanon. Abstract has been accepted for POSTER Presentation at t The ILTS 19th Annual International Congress. June 12-15, 2013. Sydney, Australia.

•Liver Transplantation in Lebanon: A Hard Lesson to Learn (Updates). POSTER Presentation at the 2014 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, being held June 4 – 7, 2014, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, in London, United Kingdom.

•Osteoporosis in Pediatric Liver Transplantation POSTER Presentation at the 2014 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA & LICAGE, being held June 4 – 7, 2014, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, in London, United Kingdom.

CERTIFICATES AND TRAININGS

BLS provider certificate Nov 2021

Ottawa paramedic service • Ottawa, Canada

Nonviolent Crisis intervention training program Mar.30, 2020

Crisis prevention institute (CPI) • Canada

National Rehabilitation Reporting System (NRS), Apr,28 2019

Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) • Canada

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) in Dementia Care certificate Feb.23, 2018

Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans. Feb.1, 2017

Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE) • Canada

Transplant procurement management course Jun.4,5,6, 2009

University of Barcelona • Beirut, Lebanon

Visiting transplant coordinator Feb 2009

Liver Transplant Unit at King’s College Hospital • London, UK

Adult Leukemia Care Sep 2003

MD Anderson Medical Center • Texas, USA

CURRENT LICENSE

Licensed Registered Nurse from College of Nurses of Ontario, Canada. Registration number is 18076831

LANGUAGES

Fluent in the English and Arabic languages.

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