CURRICULUM VITAE

KHALID AHMED

Registered Nurse

Post RN-BSN, Dip (Cardiac), RN

Mobile: +92-303-*******

Email: adwyvd@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A conscientious, PNC registered nurse with expertise in the provision of exemplary care to maintain the health, safety and development of adult patients with complex health care needs With extensive knowledge of health care services is highly experienced in the delivery of individual care plans whilst working in with hospital and community team. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities with the ability to conduct patient assessments, supervise the provision of safe and compassionate care, and evaluate care effectiveness. Acts with integrity and in the best interest of patients while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and guidelines to promote ward efficiency and the delivery of operational excellence.

EDUCATION

School/College

Years

Course

Aga Khan University School of Nursing & Midwifery, Karachi

2017

Post RN BScN. in Nursing

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Unique School of Nursing, Karachi

2013

Post Basic Specialization in Cardiac nursing

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SON,Male,Sind Government Hospital Liaquatabad

2010

Diploma in General Nursing

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Board of Intermediate Education

2006

Pre – Medical

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Board of Secondary School

2004

Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Year

01-June-2021

Present.

Company

Aga Khan University Hospital.

Designation: Assistant Head Nurse Operating Room

Details

Duties Details the following.

Intra operative nurse.

Works as a scrub nurse & circulating nurse

Gather all supplies needed for the operation

Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized

Assessed surgeon during surgery.

teaching and mentoring novice staff

ensuring quality care being delivered to patients

meeting clinicians frequently to discuss patient care related issues

coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance quality of patient care

Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns

Providing patients with Pre, intra and post-operative care

Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation

assessing patient care and acuity trends, plan and manage unit and staffing with supplies, equipment and resources

demonstrating initiative to review concepts of Quality Improvement in Nursing Practice

01-July- 2018 – to 31 may-2021

26-Dec-2017

30-July-2018

Aga Khan University Hospital

Designation: Registered Nurse Operating Room

Aga Khan University Hospital.

Designation: Registered Nurse Recovery Room

Duties detail the following:

Providing safe, competent, individualized holistic care to critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring

Performs scrub and circulating duties as necessary.

Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns

Gather all supplies needed for the operation

Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized

Position and prepare patient on operating table

Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation

Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies

Evaluate patient in postoperative phases

Adhere to safety standards and precautions

Participating actively in imparting patients and their families support and education

Demonstrating efficiency in use of electronic monitoring equipment’s such as cardiac monitor, Defibrillator, ECG Machine,k-thermia and other operating room equipment .

Providing patients with Pre, intra and post-operative care

Prepared OR room for procedures and ensured all required tools or equipment were sterilized before any operation

Coordinated with doctor to help in different major or minor surgeries.

Kept an eye on patient's responses and vital stats during the procedures and alerted surgeons if any problems are developed

Took responsibility to provide the right tool at each step during surgery

Provided post-operative support to the patient and educated family about care methods.

On –call for emergencies and available for additional duty.

Duties detail the following:

Monitoring post-operative patients’ levels of recovery and consciousness from anaesthesia and providing updates to the treatment team as needed.

Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anaesthesia and administering medication as prescribed.

Regularly checking vital signs to quickly intercept any potential issues and ensure a smooth recovery.

Keeping bandages, dressings, etc. clean, dry, and safe.

Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.

Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.

Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.

15-April- 2012 to 20 December 2015

Aga Khan University Hospital Emergency Services Under Home Health Program at OMV (G.m.b.H) Sawan Gas & Oil Field site.

Designation: Registered Nurse Field.

Duties entailed the following:

Monitoring the health status of employees.

Treating injuries and illnesses for employees, including follow-ups and referrals.

Overseeing and implementing emergency and disaster preparedness programs and planning.

Developing and implementing health and safety programs.

Guide and direct all referrals to outside healthcare providers and services.

Documenting all employee injuries and illnesses within the workplace.

Managing emergencies and trauma patients at Field Site

Carrying out medical evaluation of critically injured or ill patients, on immediate bases and sending them to the approved hospitals in city as per HSE protocol.

Preparing and administering (orally, subcutaneously,and IV) and recording prescribed medications

Recording patients' medical information and vital signs

Planning and delivering care to patients with variety of complex care needs

Teaching all MAT members of the field site as to how to handle emergencies

Maintaining computerized data for medicines and casualties on a regular basis

Actively participating in safety drills for the evacuation of injured people and causalities from the confined spaces and high platforms of the field site

Evaluating and assessing patient’s condition in trauma situations.

Preparing weekly and monthly medical reports and reporting back to the HSEQ Adviser.

30-January-2012 to 14-April-2012

Aga Khan University Hospital Home Health Care & Home Based Palliative Care Department.

Designation: Nursing Intern.

Duties entailed the following:

Assess patients’ condition during every visit and chart our observations

Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review.

Assist with daily activities such as bathing, feeding and dressing patients.

Administer medication as prescribed by the patient’s Physician

Dress or redress open wounds and assess progress of healing

Monitor changes in Patients behaviour and progress

Educate patients and their families on proper home health care & Home based palliative care strategies and procedures

Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians and anyone else involved in the patient’s care plan

Provide palliative care as needed to keep the patient comfortable

Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life

Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests

Performing different types of procedures independently (both at homes and hospitals) such as cardiac monitor operating, ECG, CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation), I/V Cannulation dressing, N/Gastric tube insertion, application of Oxygen therapy, Folly’s Catheterization

Monitoring all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activities.

Accompanied with patient during hospital follow-up.

Informing physician of patient's condition during treatments

05-July-2010 to Consultant Clinic

29-January-2012 Aga Khan University Hospital. Duties Details the following.

Designation: Nursing Assistant

Monitoring patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.

Do health promotion or health education work.

Serving meals and helping to feed patients.

Helping people to move around.

Toileting.

Making beds.

Sterilize equipment.

Talking to patients and making them comfortable.

Do health checks.

Re-stock consulting rooms.

Process lab samples.

Take blood sample.

TRAINING and CERTIFICATIONS

Year(s)

Details

Various years

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (July-2020).

Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (2014)

Pediatric Advance Cardiac Life Support.(PALS) By AHA (Nove-28-2019)

Safe Medication Administration Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

Intravenous Cannulation Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

Neonatal Resuscitation Program.NRP.(Oct-2019)

Trauma Care Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

Team Leaders Development Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

Services Excellence for Home Health Care Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

Understanding of Common Mental Illness and Its Management Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital

Parenteral Nutrition Management TPN Certificate from Aga Khan University Hospital.

Annual Forum on Continuing Medical Education CME Accreditation for Quality Certificate From Aga Khan University Hospital

‘Understanding the Ebola Virus & How Can You Avoid It’ Certificate from Online Advance Learning

Addressing Adolescents Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Issues (SRHR) From Aga Khan Health Development Network

Certificate of 20th National Health Sciences Research Symposium on Heart and Lungs from Prevention to Regeneration. (AKU)

Certificate of Mini-Symposium on Deep Brain Stimulation at Aga Khan University

Certificate of International Nurses day

Certificate of Basic Infection Control

Scheduling Office Staff Training Course on june 21 to 26,2021

RESEARCE & PUBLICATION

Poster presentation at Eleventh health sciences research assembly 2017, at Aga Khan University Karachi titled as “Integrating Roy’s adaptation model in care of Palliative clients - a case study” in Dec2017

Sarmad Md S, Khalid A. Integrating Roy’s Adaption Model in Care of Palliative Clients-A Case Scenario Analysis. JOJ Nurse Health Care. 2018; 8(4): 555744. DOI: 10.19080/JOJNHC.2018.08.555744

Soomar, S. M., Ahmed, K., & Ranani, S. (2019). Central Line Handling Practices at Cardiac ICU of a Tertiary Care Hospital–Analysis and Learnings from an Academic Project. Journal of Current Medical Research and Opinion, 2(04), 125-128.

INTERESTS AND OTHER SKILLS incl. VOLUNTARY SERVICES

Additional experience

Member of Arts and Culture Committee during the Post RN BScN program at university .

Class Students Representative, Member of Sports Committee during the Post RN BScN program at university.

Representative of University out Campus Hostels during the academic program

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