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Alayne Hughes

Abu Dhabi

Summary

I am a dedicated and experienced nursing professional from the United Kingdom with a successful career spanning 20 years in various nursing and administrative roles. I have a strong track record of providing exceptional patient care, making vital contributions to the improvement of healthcare operations, and developing comprehensive client support systems.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to delivering high-quality nursing care by adhering to established best practices and evidence-based guidelines. My diverse skillset, which encompasses direct patient care, clinical administration, and conflict management, has made me a valuable asset to every healthcare facility I have worked with.

I have successfully led initiatives to improve workflow efficiencies, streamline documentation processes, and optimize patient throughout. My ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams has resulted in improvements in patient safety, satisfaction, and overall healthcare delivery.

Overall, my 10-year career as a nursing professional is a testament to my unwavering dedication to providing the highest standards of care and improving the healthcare experience for clients and staff alike. I am confident in my abilities to contribute to the success of any organization, and I am eager to continue making a positive impact in the field of healthcare.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Endoscopy RN

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
02.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Endoscopy RN

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
  • Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
  • Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
  • Sanitized and assessed recovery rooms while following all surgical schedules.
  • Closely followed surgical schedules to sanitize and asses recovery rooms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

OR Nurse

Princess Elizabeth Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Trained and mentored many new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.

Endoscopy RN

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Throughout the patients visit to the endoscopy unit I always maintain high standards of nursing care by working within KFSHRC polices.
  • Ensure a full medical history is taken on admission to all patients. Check medical records, medications, allergies and past procedures.
  • Doing safety checks in the morning before the unit opens. Checking crash cart, stock levels, oxygen, suction, dynamaps, and glucometers.
  • I have experience with many endoscopy procedures. Gastroscopy, Oesophageal dilation and variceal banding. Enteroscopy, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy. Argon plasma coagulation, Polypectomy. Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound.
  • Providing technical assistance and administering procedural sedation during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
  • Having a patient centered endoscopy unit by maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs. Ensuring dignity, privacy and a friendly safe environment.
  • Updating patients records accurately and timely and always maintain confidentiality.
  • Counting, storing and administering drugs by established standards and guidelines.
  • Working with minimal supervision during endoscopic procedures, admission, and recovery of patients and other related procedures.
  • Discharge checklist completed for all patients ensuring all patients are suitable to go home after procedure.
  • Maintaining scopes and other specialized equipment by using decontamination and other cleaning solutions within the agreed standard for the hospital.
  • Keeping a safe and clean environment within the clinical area by established standards and regulations

Endoscopy RN

New Victoria Hospital
11.2015 - 10.2019
  • Ensuring a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit, working within GGC NHS policies and procedures.
  • Experience with Gastroscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Enteroscopy, Chromoscopy Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound.
  • Full medical history check with patients on admission to the unit.
  • Providing technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, ensuring safe working practice.
  • The setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care.
  • Maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity, and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment always.
  • Maintaining timely and accurate nursing records and ensuring that confidentiality is respected.
  • Storing, checking and administering drugs by established standards and guidelines.
  • I'm able to work with minimal supervision during endoscopic procedures, admission, and recovery of patients and other related procedures.
  • I can contribute to the local resolution, investigation and follow-up action of any informal or formal complaints.
  • Participating in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialized equipment, ensuring an agreed standard of decontamination always, including accurate records of traceability of all endoscopes and associated equipment.
  • Always ensure the safe discharge of all patients from the Endoscopy unit.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean environment within the clinical area by established standards and regulations.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep department running smoothly.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.

OR Nurse

Golden Jubilee National Hospital
04.2014 - 11.2015
  • Providing technical assistance during theatre procedures, ensuring safe working practice.
  • Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
  • I communicate with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • I follow the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the department.
  • Reporting outcomes to senior staff to enable monitoring of standards of care.
  • I have supervised less experienced staff/students who are providing care to patients and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met.
  • Responsible for maintaining patient records.
  • Maintaining departmental stock levels, through the ordering of stores.
  • Continually developing myself by using evidence-based practice and building my knowledge and education through personal development planning, following professional guidelines.
  • Providing encouragement and motivation to staff acting in an advocacy role to ensure that the patient is at the centre of all care.
  • Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained.
  • Participate in audit and research within department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

University of The West of Scotland
Hamilton, Scotland
07.2012

Skills

  • Operational Procedures
  • Endoscope Maintenance
  • Emergency Response
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Standards Administration
  • Postoperative Care
  • Sedation Administration
  • Creative Solutions
  • Microsoft Office Advanced Skills
  • Client Experience Specialist

Certification

  • Nurse License - Nursing and Midwifery Council, United Kingdom - Since May 2013
  • Nurse License - Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia - Since, November 2019
  • Nurse License - Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Since, January 2023

Languages

Arabic
Beginner (A1)
French
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Endoscopy RN

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
02.2023 - Current

Endoscopy RN

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
11.2021 - 11.2022

OR Nurse

Princess Elizabeth Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2021

Endoscopy RN

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
10.2019 - 10.2020

Endoscopy RN

New Victoria Hospital
11.2015 - 10.2019

OR Nurse

Golden Jubilee National Hospital
04.2014 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

University of The West of Scotland

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