Social Media Profile_Dr Obeid Al-Rashoud.docx 2017
1. DR. OBEID AL-RASHOUD
Project Management/ Building Construction Management
Current Company: King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia
A meticulous & highly competent Director of Nursing / Nursing Patients Relations, Ancillary & Support Services with track
record of achieving best results in my successful career. I have in-depth knowledge of conducting various tests & analyze
records, reports and examination information to diagnose patients' condition. I am skilled in attending & resolving to medical/
health problems presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as
appropriate. Acute in comprehensive quality improvement program, and prepare reports and proposals as required for the
development of designated unit, and nursing services.
I’m expertise in Medical Operations, Hospital Administration, Quality/ Process Improvement, Ancillary & Support Services,
Surgical Operations, Care / Diagnosis, Liaison & Coordination, Physical Examination and General Medicine. I have a great
exposure of working with large scale organizations like King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia, ASEPS Health Agency
(Operating Throughout Australia), Brisbane, Australia, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Military
Hospital(under the RKH) Wadi Al-Dawaser-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and so on.
I gained sound understanding of collaborating with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment & guiding activities
of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists and other medical staff. I am also adroit in attending & resolving to
medical/ health problems presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as
appropriate. I gained experience in nursing services / hospital / centre strategic plan which is aligned to the KFMC Strategic
Objectives, Mission, Vision and Values. I specialize in conducting various tests & analyze records, reports and examination
information to diagnose patients' condition.
My outstanding interpersonal and communications skills along with my positive attitude are major assets that have helped
me surpass expectations in this profession. I am seeking next challenge in my successful career, and would be very happy to
work for a company where my abilities can be put to good use.
Connect with me or contact me at +966 554 646 940; +966 554 646 940; oalrashoud@gmail.com;
oalrashoud@kfmc.med.sa
King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia
Growth Path:
Nurse Manager Main Hospital; 2006 -2007
Nurse Manager Operating Rooms; 2012
Director of Nursing Operating Rooms; 2012 - 2013
Director of Nursing Ambulatory Center and Emergency Department; Oct’14 - Oct’15
Director of Nursing Children Specialist Hospital; Sep’15 - Aug’16
Director of Nursing / Nursing Patients Relations, Ancillary & Support Services; Sep’16 – Till Date
Key Responsibilities:
As Director of Nursing / Nursing Patients Relations, Ancillary & Support Services
Guiding staff in delivering patient and family centered care through the systematic evaluation of nursing practice by
analysing internal & external data and information to identify opportunities for improving services, clinical performance
and patient outcomes
Educating staff to deliver care that meets and exceeds accreditation standards
PROFILE
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SUMMARY
EXPERIENCE
2. Strategically identifying potential opportunities for improvement and implements solutions using a problem solving
approach (PDCA)
Successfully establishing comprehensive quality improvement program, and prepare reports and proposals as required
for the development of designated unit, and nursing services
Establishing operational key objectives and strategies are cascaded and adopted by nursing across KFMC
Monitored and controlled medicines, intravenous infusion of blood products
Work to stringent and austere levels of due diligence in wards which were short staffed and required more support
Communicating relevant information and received feedback from doctors and occupational therapists
Supported the staff nurses on the ward and worked as a team to provide the best possible care
Prioritizing both planned and unplanned events, and pro-actively address actual and potential problems in order to
exceed patient and family expectations
Taking physician’s orders attentively clarify, any areas of uncertainty and in any dispute regarding clinical management,
refer that matter to the appropriate medical consultant
Mentoring others in ways to improve quality, efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness of management of
organization
Maintaining a high level of interpersonal and communication skills with members of the multidisciplinary team, and serve
as liaison between staff and other departments
Responsible for preparing Annual Competency Based Training Schedules, in conjunction with Nursing Education, and
ensure that the staff complies with in-service educational and continuing education policies
As Director of Nursing Children Specialist Hospital
Administered Children Specialist Facilitate of the hospital with responsibilities to monitoring and applying measures to
control the rate of hospital acquired infections
Executed continuous observation and monitored patient’s wellbeing - conducted risk and needs assessments, and
provided mutual support and compassion
Managed patients with care whilst discussing cases with doctors, physiotherapists and other specialties
Monitored and evaluated performance of nurses and orienteers under their management
Maintained premium services with best quality supporting patients with daily living tasks to gain independence and
involved them in recreational activities to reduce social isolation and build confidence
Informed all incidents and accidents to Nursing Administration, Risk Management and other relevant departments
through the chain of command and ensure effective communication regarding all management and unit issue
Identified patients' needs, planned and implemented or coordinated appropriate care based on the HOPE model of
care and accepted best practice
Adhered to local guidelines and policies to assist patients to integrate back into the community safely and efficiently
Supported patients, using a strengths-based approach to understand their mental health status
Promoted and maintained an harmonious environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patients
Oversaw facilitating palliative and end of life care to advising families and building therapeutic relationships
Identified areas for clinical research and participated in research activities and quality improvement activities
As Director of Nursing Ambulatory Center and Emergency Department
Accountable to execute other assigned tasks relevant to this role as assigned
Strategically involved in Senior Nursing Leadership Team across KFMC, representing Nursing Services on allocated
committees, projects and quality initiatives
Led the implementation of Nursing Services / hospital / centre strategic plan which is aligned to the KFMC Strategic
Objectives, Mission, Vision and Values
Focused on ensuring the patient and their family are at the centre of care delivery
Maintained nursing care with the highest standard and ensured patients are educated and informed in relation to their
care
Introduced and set up innovations, systemic change processes, and co-ordination of responses to nursing/midwifery
practice and health service needs within span of control in accordance with hospital strategic plan
Served as a mentor and a coach, formally and informally
Incorporated the corporate administrative, risk management and infection control frameworks within scope of
responsibility
Established a healthy working environment, team and learning culture
As Director of Nursing Operating Rooms
Determined the quality care for surgical patients
Supervised the unit in the absence of the Head Nurse
Rendered support and supervision of all unit staff during each span of duty
Monitored the leaves and staff monthly allocations
Managed the supplies and inventories
3. Approved and checked with ordered items and equipment
Shared management experience with other Hospital centres, e.g. Albabotain Cardiac Center Dammam
Others
2005 – 2008 | ASEPS Health Agency (Operating Throughout Australia), Brisbane, Australia | Operating Theatre/ Anesthesia
Technician
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Growth Path:
Staff Nurse I, Operating Theater; 1996 -1998
Staff Nurse II, Operating Theater; 1998 - 2001
Charge Nurse, Operating Theater; 2001 - 2003
Acting Head Nurse, Operating Theater; 2003 - 2004
1990 – 1992 | Military Hospital(under the RKH) Wadi Al-Dawaser-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | General Nurse, Ward, Emergency,
OPD, OR
Riyadh Al-Kharj Hospital Programme, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1982-1990)
Growth Path:
Operating Theater Technician (Trainee); 1982 - 1985
Operating Department Assistant, Operating Theater; 1985 – 1990
1981 – 1982 | Prince Mansour Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia | General Nurse
Patients Experience Submit, Cleveland, USA (May 2015)
JCI Practicum, Dubai / UAE (Mar 2015)
International Nursing Symposium, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Mar 2015)
Conference of the Perioperative Nurses College of NZNO with the International Federation of Perioperative Nurses,
Queenstown / New Zealand (Nov 2014)
Basic Life Support (BLS), Riyadh / King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Oct 2014)
Strategic Management Course, Armidale / Australia (June 2014)
Project Management Course, Armidale / Australia (May 2014)
Medicines Improving Your Knowledge, Adelaide, Australia (May 2014)
Microsoft Excel Intermediate, Brisbane/ Australia (Apr 2014)
Project Management Fundamentals, Sydney/ Australia (Feb 2014)
Supervision & Management of People, Sydney/ Australia (Feb 2014)
Charge Nurse Management Skills Development (Oct 2003)
Basic Life Support (Apr 2004)/(Apr 2002)
Preceptor’s Workshop (one day - May 2002)
Management Preceptorship (Study day – Oct 2002)
World Conference on Surgical Patient Care XI / New Zealand (2001)
Symposium on Cardiology Beyond 2000 (2000)
Basic Life Support (1999) Intra - Aortic Balloon Pump Workshop (1999)
Complex and Controversial Management Issues in Cardiology: Teleconference in Valvular Heart Disease (1998)
CPR Course (1996)
First Line Management Course (3 days) Work base assessors course (2 days)
Portfolio for TDLB, WBA, Award D32 & D33
Intermediate and computer window course
Medical Operations
Hospital Administration
Quality/ Process Improvement
Ancillary & Support Services
Surgical Operations
Care / Diagnosis
Liaison & Coordination
Physical Examination
General Medicine
ACCOMPLISHMENT ACROSS THE TENURE
SKILLS & ENDORSEMENT
4. English
Arabic
Ph. D from University Of New England Armidale- New South Wales Australia in 2014
Master of Nursing/ Medical-Surgical (MSN), Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Queensland Australia in 2008
Bachelor Degree of Nursing (BSN), Griffith University Brisbane, Queensland, Australia in 2006
English for Academic Purpose & Bridging Course, Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Queensland Australia
in 2005
Certification - Registered Nurse National Guard Professional Development Program (PDP), College of Nursing, Health
Affairs Ministry of National Guard Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2001
The Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate of City & Guilds, Hugh Baird College, UK/ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in
1997
Certification in Operating Department Assistant, Riyadh Alkarj Program and City and Guilds of London Institute (City &
Guilds) Harlow/Essex, Princes Alexandra Hospital United Kingdom (UK) / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1986
English and Science Certification / A & O Level, (High School Equivalent) for three years between Riyadh Alkarj Program
and City and Guilds of London Institute (City & Guilds) Harlow/Essex, Princes Alexandra Hospital United Kingdom (UK) /
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 1983
Nursing Certificate Course "Nurse Aid", (Arabic/English) Medical Service School, Al-Kharj- Saudi Arabia, in 1982
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EDUCATION