Iftikhar Al-Saeedi
Khabourah,Sultanate of Oman
Summary
Multilingual healthcare professional specializing in clinical nursing with a focus on neonatal and pediatric care. Expertise in evidence-based practices, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety protocols. Proficient in research data analysis and effective communication, utilizing AI technologies to enhance healthcare outcomes. Committed to advancing healthcare standards through continuous learning and innovative practices.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
MOH
2026.01 - 2026.06
- Certified Healthcare Trainer, Ministry of Health (MOH), Oman
- Certified as atrainer in MOH
Healthcare Assistance On-Job Training Program Coordinator
MOH
2024.01 - 2026.06
- Taking Responsibility for HCA at Suhar Hospital and North Batinah Governorate
- Facilitated training sessions for project staff, improving skills and
knowledge relevant to project success.
• Prepared detailed reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting project status and areas for improvement. - Prepared detailed reports for senior management, highlighting programme outcomes and recommendations for future initiatives.
•Took responsibility for HCA at Suhar Hospital and North Batinha Governorate. - Fostered a positive work environment by organising team building activities.
Clinical Nurses facilitator
MOH Oman
2023.01 - 2026.06
- Provided training to nurses on Neonatal Nursing Care and administration of Crash Trolley medications, improving clinical preparedness and patient safety.
• Educated and supported mothers of discharged pre-term babies in
Neonatal Resuscitation techniques, enhancing their confidence and skills.
•Trained new staff and students in clinical skills and hospital procedures, fostering a culture of learning.
•Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
•Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
Suhar Hospital
2017.01 - 2026.01
- Teach and train all mothers who have discharged pre-term babies on Neonatal Resuscitation.
- Train all nurses on Neonatal Nursing Care and Crash Trolley medications.
Nursing Internship Program Coordinator
Suhar Hospital
2017.01 - 2023.01
- Taking Responsibility for all interns and newly graduated nurses
- Guided interns and newly graduated nurses through training, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and fostering professional development.
•Facilitated training sessions for project staff, improving skills and knowledge relevant to project success.
• Prepared detailed reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting project status and areas for improvement.
•Prepared detailed reports for senior management, highlighting programme outcomes and recommendations for future initiatives - Worked closely with senior management to align programme objectives and strategies.
- Explored new ideas and approaches by actively encouraging creativity within the team.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders to secure ongoing support for programmes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for continuous improvement.
- Improved programme efficiency by streamlining administrative processes.
Focal point for Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
MOH, Suhar Hospital
2006.01 - 2021.01
Assisted in following up on initiatives to promote standards among nursing staff.
Supported efforts to encourage breastfeeding among mothers.
Helped distribute information to foster a culture of breastfeeding.
Nursing Shift Supervisor
Suhar Hospital
2008.01 - 2018.01
- Taking care and responsibility for solving different problems in the hospital
- Resolved patient issues, ensuring timely care and enhancing patient satisfaction
• Planned and communicated daily manufacturing tasks and targets. Maintained strict adherence to health and safety regulations, - conducting regular audits to ensure compliance
- Planned and communicated daily manufacturing tasks and targets
Staff nurse
Suhar Hospital
2000.01 - 2018.01
- Worked as a staff nurse in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), within Suhar Hospital
- Taking care of different critical cases.
- Assisting in intubation and different procedures
- Working with ventilators and different medical equipment
- Educate parents and do a shift in charge.
- Giving presentations in the unit and at some conferences
- Trains the nurses based on evidence-based practice
- Working as a clinical instructor and overall coordinator for interns’ staff nurses & clinical Nurse facilitator
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed of the patient's progress.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines, minimising workplace incidents.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Handled emergencies calmly, leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
Education
Administration and Management course -
Suhar Hospital
2011.01 - 2011.01
Post Basic Nursing Diploma - Neonatal Care
Oman Specialized Nursing Institute
2005.01 - 2005.01
Training for Trainees course -
Ministry of Health Muscat
2011.01 - 2011.01
Diploma in Nursing -
North Batinah Nursing Institute
2000.01 - 2000.01
Secondary School Certificate -
Safia bint Abdul-Mutalib Secondary School
1997.01 - 1997.01
Bachelor degree - Bachelor science of Nursing Practice
Cardiff University
UK 2014.09 - 2015.10
On-the-job Training - Neonatal Care
Suhar Hospital
01/undefined - 2004.05
Skills
- Arabic and English fluency
- Effective communication
- Typing and MS PowerPoint proficiency
- Internet and AI skills
- Reading comprehension
- Clinical nursing expertise
- Neonatal and pediatric care
- Staff training and supervision
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Patient safety focus
- Evidence-based practice knowledge
- Research and data analysis skills
Certification
- 2010: One of the best nurses in the North Batinah Governorate nurses
- 2010: Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Interior Affairs
- 2017: Certificate of Appreciation, National Measles Campaign
- 2018,2019,2021,2024,2025: Certificate of Appreciation and awarded nurses from Suhar Hospital
- 2022: Certificate of Appreciation and awarded for the Internship program Coordinator from MOH
- 2023: Certificate of Appreciation and awarded to participants with the General Directorate of Nursing Affairs in the Hospital and healthcare service assessment in South Sharqiya MOH
- 2026: Certificate of Appreciation for the On-the-Job Training Programme as Programme Leader and Coordinator from the Suhar Hospital, MOH, Oman
Attended or conducted courses/ Conferences/ symposiums
- 2003: Suhar Hospital - Course in preceptor-ship program
- 2004: Suhar Hospital - On-the-job training practice and Evidence in neonatal care
- 2005-2009: Oman Specialised Nursing Institute - Participate in Critical care nursing in the pediatric and neonatal program’s scientific day
- 2007: Suhar Hospital - Course in narcotics and documentation audit
- 2009: Suhar Hospital - Course in Knowledge and Procedure Audit
- 2011: Suhar Hospital Rustaqe Hospital - Participate in international neonatal conferences as a speaker.
- 2016: Dubai (UAE) and Muscat - Participate in the 6th Arab neonatal conference and the Neonatal International Conference.
- 2017-2024: Suhar Hospital - Speaker and organizer for courses (code of ethics for professional nursing, neonatal physical assessment, breastfeeding, a preceptor-ship program for nurses, Respiratory care Training workshop, on-the-job training for nurses and Healthcare Assistants, Midwifery student lecturers, Drug administration risk and challenges in Nursing care, Evidence-Based Practice course, and Golden Hour, Coaching in Healthcare for nurses.
- 2017: North Batinah - Participates in the 1st National North Batinah Conference on Protecting Children from Abuse
- 2018: Suhar Hospital - Attend courses on applied medical research, basic biostatistics, and scientific publications, and attend a conference on caring at the End of Life
- 2019: Royal Hospital - Attend courses on research study skills and lean management. Attend the Respiratory Care Training program, and put theory into Practice. Lean Management
- 2023: Ministry of Health - Training of Trainee for HealthCare Assistant
- 2024: Ministry of Health - Clinical Documentation Improvement
- 2026: Ministry of Health Suhar Hospital - Attending the course for the 4th advanced neonatal Respiratory care workshop.
Initiatives and other participations
- 2006-2020: The focal point for the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, it initiates developmental neonatal nursing care, such as Kangaroo care and quiet hours, at Suhar Hospital.
- 2010: Participation in the organisation in Municipal Council elections in the Sultanate of Oman.
- 2009: Participation in the organisation in the Al-Shoura Council elections in the Sultanate of Oman.
- 2017: Participates in National Measles Campaign
- 2017: Participates in Training of Trainers excellence in clinical Training
- 2017: Establish an evidence-based practice core group in Suhar Hospital.
- 2018: Establish an Escorting Team in Suhar Hospital
- 2017-2020: Member of Patient Safety Friendly Hospital Initiative. Writing some policies and protocols
- 2023-2024: Participate in the Assessment of Other hospitals through the Directorate of Nursing Affairs. Conduct Research on sickness absenteeism: Trends, Perception, Workload Impact among Nurses at Suhar Hospital, Sultanate of Oman (principal investigator), and create a Neonatal Emergency trolley. Co-author for research: A cross-sectional analytical study on the clinical burden of oral, long-acting injections and combined antipsychotic-induced side effects among patients with psychiatric disorders
- 2024: Coordinator of On-Job-Training of Healthcare Assistance
- 2025: Start the (An Aware Mother, A Safe Baby) initiative to enhance mothers’ knowledge of Neonatal Jaundice.
- 2026: Start the Initiative of Hope Messages among admitted patients in Suhar Hospital.
skills
Highly experienced Registered Nurse
with 26 years of clinical practice in
neonatal and pediatric critical care.
Currently working as a Clinical Nurse
Facilitator at Sohar Hospital, MOH,
Oman. Experienced in staff training,
clinical supervision, and quality
improvement initiatives. Holds BSc
Nursing, Post-Basic Diploma in
Neonatal Care, and MSc Nursing.
Strong interest in patient safety,
evidence-based practice, and neonatal
care improvement.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
MOH
2026.01 - 2026.06
Healthcare Assistance On-Job Training Program Coordinator
MOH
2024.01 - 2026.06
Clinical Nurses facilitator
MOH Oman
2023.01 - 2026.06
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
Suhar Hospital
2017.01 - 2026.01
Nursing Internship Program Coordinator
Suhar Hospital
2017.01 - 2023.01
Bachelor degree - Bachelor science of Nursing Practice
Cardiff University
2014.09 - 2015.10
Administration and Management course -
Suhar Hospital
2011.01 - 2011.01
Training for Trainees course -
Ministry of Health Muscat
2011.01 - 2011.01
Nursing Shift Supervisor
Suhar Hospital
2008.01 - 2018.01
Focal point for Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
MOH, Suhar Hospital
2006.01 - 2021.01
Post Basic Nursing Diploma - Neonatal Care
Oman Specialized Nursing Institute
2005.01 - 2005.01
Diploma in Nursing -
North Batinah Nursing Institute
2000.01 - 2000.01
Staff nurse
Suhar Hospital
2000.01 - 2018.01
Secondary School Certificate -
Safia bint Abdul-Mutalib Secondary School
1997.01 - 1997.01
On-the-job Training - Neonatal Care
Suhar Hospital
01/undefined - 2004.05