CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name: Richard Soubhieh

Date of Birth: 18-08-1983

Home Address: Labib Farhat Building

Saint Antonios Street

Kfarchima - Lebanon

Mobile: +961********

Email: ado936@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

2020: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Faculty of Nursing Sciences

Lebanese Red Cross

Baabda – Lebanon

2006: Technical License in Nursing

Institut National De Soins Infirmiers

Bir Hassan – Lebanon

2004: Technique superieur en soins infirmiers - TS3 Institut National De Soins Infirmiers

Dekwaneh – Lebanon

2001: Baccalaureate II - General Science

College Des Soeurs Des Saints Coeurs

Hadath - Lebanon

WORK EXPERIENCE:

April 2021 till present: Registered Nurse

HomeCare Lebanon

Provide complete healthcare services at home including the following:

- Intravenous insertion and removal

- Intravenous antibiotic therapy

- Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections

- Blood withdrawal

- Foley catheterization or removal

- Wound Care

- Suture removal

- Post-surgical care

- Total Parenteral and Enteral nutrition

- PCR test

October 2020 till October 2021: COVID-19 Critical Care Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit) Baabda Governmental University Hospital

Work with the World Health Organization (WHO) during COVID-19 pandemic to take care of critically ill COVID-19 patients who necessitate admission to the intensive care unit.

Take care of critical COVID-19 patients at the intensive care unit.

Adhere to infection control’s protocols and guidelines before, during and after caring for COVID-19 patients.

Comply to comprehensive nursing assessment including patient history, general appearance, physical examination, and vital signs.

Record patient medical history, symptoms, and observations.

Present emotional support to patients and their families.

Collaborate with ICU physician and other healthcare practitioners to plan for patient care.

Provide respiratory care to patient including endotracheal intubation and extubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, and respiratory therapy (oxygen therapy).

Operate or setting up ventilator machine.

Administer right medications (including inotropic medication, sedatives, etc.) and manage airways complications.

Handle the life support equipment.

Perform invasive and non-invasive procedures as indicated.

Perform diagnostic testing including ABG’s and others. 2006 till present: Senior Critical Care Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit/Coronary Care Unit) Lebanese American University Medical Center Rizk Hospital

Plan and deliver patient care to critically ill patients

Assess and plan nursing interventions and evaluation

Develop the plan for nursing care in coordination with the patient, family and other staff

Communicate changes in the patient’s clinical condition with the physicians and other healthcare professionals

Provide direct patient care to patients who need constant care

Assist physicians in performing medical and diagnostic procedures

Monitor patients’ physical status continuously and evaluate changes in patient acuity

Perform emergency nursing procedures

Respond immediately to life saving situations

Administer fluids and injections in accordance to treatment plans

Make necessary changes in patient care plan in accordance to patients’ varying needs

Asses pain levels of patients to determine need for sedation

Collect specimens for laboratory tests

Liaise with managers regarding patients’ conditions, safety issues and incidents, unit services and needs, etc.

Participate in the management of the team including delegation of work on a daily basis for junior staff

Act as a preceptor for nursing students and junior staff

Provide feedback on individual staff progression and identify any concerns and document 2018 till present: Rapid Response Nurse

Lebanese American University Medical Center Rizk Hospital

Assess and stabilize patients who become unstable or are deteriorating

Facilitate care on a one to one basis until the patient is stable or transferred to the critical care unit

Intubate patients

Provide education and training to the nursing staff

Support and assist physicians with procedures

Assist with transportation of unstable patients to procedures or a higher level of care 2017-2018: Critical Care Registered Nurse (Coronary Care Unit) Lebanese Geitaoui Medical Center

Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

Prepare and administer (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and record prescribed medications. Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

Record patients’ medical information and vital signs

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

Take samples for lab work, order prescribed lab work and evaluate/interpret lab reports.

Prepare equipment and aid physician during examination and treatment of patient.

Respond to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.

Record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.

Apply hemodynamic and IV protocols.

Provide nursing care to patients on mechanical ventilation or non-invasive oxygen therapy with pneumonia and congestive heart failure as well as other cardiac problems.

Treat patients with cardiac problems, such as congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, syncope and acute coronary syndrome.

Interpret 12 lead EKGs and heart rhythm strips.

Care for patients pre-bypass surgery and interventional cardiology, including electrophysiology, cardiomyopathy, acute myocardial infarctions and cardiac catheterization.

Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.

Monitor catheters, leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning.

Communicate to family/significant others appropriate information on patient’s condition. 2015-2016: Anesthetic Nurse

Eye and Ear Hospital

Examine patients’ history for allergies and medical problems that would affect anesthesia.

Perform and evaluate the results of diagnostic tests such as imaging tests (x-rays) and electrocardiogram (EKG).

Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgery and recovery, and discuss the side effects of anesthesia with them.

Determine the amount and type of anesthesia needed for the patient and the best way to administer it in collaboration with the anesthesiologist.

Prepare and administer the proper dose of anesthesia.

Manages patients’ airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation and extubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, and respiratory therapy.

Monitor patients' vital signs and their dose of anesthesia during medical/surgical procedures.

Oversee patients' safety during anesthesia recovery.

Evaluate patients post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.

Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients’ cardiovascular systems.

Evaluate patients' progress before, during, and after medical/surgical procedures.

Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques. 2012-2015: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Lebanese Canadian Hospital

Assess patients quickly, prioritize, and assist in minor procedures.

Stabilize incoming patients immediately.

Administer medications as instructed by physicians.

Start intravenous lines.

Create and maintain incoming patient records.

Work with team of emergency staff to help patients.

Help transfer stable and unstable patients to other units.

Communicate with doctors and patients to keep everyone updated on test results and treatment recommendations.

Collaborate with laboratory staff and report lab findings back to emergency room doctors.

Assist in the care of traumas, cardiac arrests, strokes, etc.

Provide registered nurse care for all emergency room patients. 2009-2012: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Middle East Institute of Health

Assess patients quickly, prioritize, and assist in minor procedures.

Stabilize incoming patients immediately.

Administer medications as instructed by physicians.

Start intravenous lines.

Create and maintain incoming patient records.

Work with team of emergency staff to help patients.

Help transfer stable and unstable patients to other units.

Communicate with doctors and patients to keep everyone updated on test results and treatment recommendations.

Collaborate with laboratory staff and report lab findings back to emergency room doctors.

Assist in the care of traumas, cardiac arrests, strokes, etc.

Provide registered nurse care for all emergency room patients. 2004-2006: Critical Care Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit) Al Hayat Hospital

Plan and deliver patient care to critically ill patients

Assess and plan nursing interventions and evaluation

Develop the plan for nursing care in coordination with the patient, family and other staff

Communicate changes in the patient’s clinical condition with the physicians and other healthcare professionals

Provide direct patient care to patients who need constant care

Assist physicians in performing medical and diagnostic procedures

Monitor patients’ physical status continuously and evaluate changes in patient acuity

Perform emergency nursing procedures

Respond immediately to life saving situations

Administer fluids and injections in accordance to treatment plans

Make necessary changes in patient care plan in accordance to patients’ varying needs

Collect specimens for laboratory tests

CERTIFICATES AWARDED:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Basic Life Support certification

SOFTWARE:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

LANGUAGES:

Arabic, French, and English

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