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Thoria Ayash

Thoria Ayash

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Ambitious Palestinian / bilingual Health Educator offering 6-year history of educating community members (adults, children and pregnant women) on Diabetes prevention and Diabetes self- management. Leverages public speaking events, workshops and training seminars to increase awareness and network with industry leaders to identify new resources. Along with 10 - year experience as a nursing team member with record of success in delivering treatments to patients. Brings expert clinical knowledge and judgment to meet strict care standards. Partners with fellow nurses and across care teams to deliver positive patient outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Diabetic Educator/ DHA License

American Hospital Dubai
Dubai, UAE
02.2023 - Current
  • Train patients on how to use insulin pumps ( Medtronic 780G, Omnipod, Solo, EU patch)
  • Expert knowledge about T slim and Omnipod 5)
  • Addressed public health issues and promoted social change.
  • Identified health benefits of nutritional change and supported individuals in making those changes.
  • Assessed individual situations and provided social counselling, applying quick decision-making skills.
  • Performed health assessments and contributed to ongoing health care of community.
  • Instructed family and community groups in use of diabetes products and medical devices.
  • Educate families and communities (Adults,Children of all ages, pregnant women) on health issues, risk factors of diabetes, and prevention techniques.
  • Give public talks on importance of health education, and specific prevention and treatment strategies.
  • Supervise staff to coordinate needs assessment.
  • Promote available resources and connected individuals with services.
  • Insure patient and family members understand the proper use of insulin, oral medication, signs of hypoglycemia, DKA , prevention of complications of diabetes, sick day management, glucometer, and diabetes software management programs.

Examiner / Health Educators Licensing

DOH
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2019 - 12.2022

Diabetes Educator/DOH license

Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
Al Ain, UAE
11.2016 - 12.2022
  • Instruct family and community groups in use of medical products.
  • Train patients and their families on how to use insulin pumps (Accu check Combo, Medtronic Veo, 640 G, 780G), expert in reading and interpreting reports to achieve desired treatment outcomes .
  • Educate families and communities (Adults, Children of all ages, Pregnant women) on health issues, risk factors for disease, and preventive techniques for common infections.
  • Insure patient and family members understand the proper use of insulin, oral medications, signs of symptoms of hypoglycemia, DKA, prevention of complications of diabetes, sick day regimens, use of diabetes devices, glucometers and diabetes software management programs.
  • Maintain and complete documentation.
  • Assist and respond to call lights, phone and in-person requests for information.
  • Give public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
  • Continually improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Supervise staff to coordinate needs assessments.
  • Prepare presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
  • Promote available resources and connected individuals with services.
  • Responsible for keeping educational content and handouts current in individual and class sessions. Works collaboratively with Registered Dietician to update all medical and nutrition materials in concert with American Association of Diabetes Education practice guidelines and American Diabetes Association requirements.

Registered Nurse /DOH license

Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
Al Ain, UAE
02.2013 - 10.2016
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure consistent communication and promote continued best care practices.
  • Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers, and social workers.
  • Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
  • Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
  • Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
  • Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Blood Extraction and IV cannulation according to the center's policy.

Registered Nurse/HAAD license/Dermatology

Cocoon Poly clinic
Al Ain City, UAE
06.2010 - 11.2012
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure consistent communication and promote continued best care practices.
  • Performing skin analysis for clients complaining of skin problems.
  • Performing general assessment and consultations.
  • Performing facial treatments with special machines according to the skin condition.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.

Staff Nurse /HAAD License

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
06.2006 - 05.2010
  • Under general direction provide patient care to a group of patients.
  • Assume primary responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care
  • Determine nursing interventions based on assessment data
  • Administering the oral, IM, IV medications as prescribed.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
  • Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication .
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely maneuver patients.
  • Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritizing patient wellbeing.

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Management

Swiss Business School
11.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wollongong
Dubai
03.2022

Certificate of Higher Education - Diabetes Connecting nurses certification course

Leicester Diabetes Centre
U K
06.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - ICLDC Diabetes Education Training Course / Diabetes Education

Higher College of Technology
Abu Dhabi
06.2015

Diploma of Higher Education - health Administration for working professionals

Notting Hill college
U K
12.2013

Diploma in Nursing Sciences - Nursing

Nursing institute
Abu Dhabi
12.2005

High School Certificate -

Ashbal Al Quds Private Schools
Abu Dhabi
06.2002

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • PPE Compliance
  • Data Entry
  • Attention to Details
  • Computer proficiency
  • Leadership experience
  • Communication skills
  • Decision making
  • People skills
  • Collaboration talent
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multi tasking

Certification

IFBB certified international personal trainer,2024

Certified Holistic and meditation teacher, 2024

Certified Diabetes Educator, 2016

Certified insulin pump trainer, 2016

Licensed Zumba instructor , 2019

Certified meditation Guide , 2021

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Diabetic Educator/ DHA License

American Hospital Dubai
02.2023 - Current

Examiner / Health Educators Licensing

DOH
08.2019 - 12.2022

Diabetes Educator/DOH license

Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
11.2016 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse /DOH license

Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
02.2013 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse/HAAD license/Dermatology

Cocoon Poly clinic
06.2010 - 11.2012

Staff Nurse /HAAD License

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
06.2006 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Healthcare Management

Swiss Business School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wollongong

Certificate of Higher Education - Diabetes Connecting nurses certification course

Leicester Diabetes Centre

Diploma of Higher Education - ICLDC Diabetes Education Training Course / Diabetes Education

Higher College of Technology

Diploma of Higher Education - health Administration for working professionals

Notting Hill college

Diploma in Nursing Sciences - Nursing

Nursing institute

High School Certificate -

Ashbal Al Quds Private Schools

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