Kareem Hassan
@kareemhassan
Healthcare systems engineer improving patient experience and operational efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am a Healthcare Systems Engineering specialist with academic training in Healthcare Management and a Master of Science in Healthcare Systems Engineering, focused on improving healthcare efficacy and accessibility.
I apply Lean Six Sigma and data-driven methods to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve productivity and cost management across hospitals and medical office buildings.
My operational leadership experience includes managing cross-functional teams, launching telehealth and clinic programs, and coordinating COVID-19 response efforts to improve access, throughput, and patient satisfaction.
I combine hands-on clinical experience with systems-level project management to deliver measurable improvements in patient experience, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Marketing Specialist Consultant
Lueberry Super Snacks
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Spearheaded marketing initiatives to launch product distribution into 20,000+ stores and multiple universities, closing high-value accounts and driving significant revenue growth.
Hotel Operations Manager
Marketing Best Western
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Promoted to oversee hotel operations and lead Sales and Marketing, applied Lean Six Sigma to streamline workflows and drove initiatives that increased guest satisfaction and profitability while managing a 30-person cross-functional team.
Led cross-functional teams to implement initiatives optimizing patient flow and operational efficiency across hospitals and MOBs, applying Lean Six Sigma to reduce wait times and improve patient satisfaction.
Nurse Care Technician
Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)
Supported nursing teams across acute care units and helped launch a Saturday Nurse Clinic and telehealth services to improve access, continuity of care, and patient throughput during COVID-19.
Nurse Care Technician
UK HealthCare Albert E. Chandler Hospital
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Delivered critical support in the emergency department, performed intake and vital sign monitoring, and contributed to process improvements that optimized patient flow and emergency care outcomes.
Emergency Department Manager Intern
University of Kentucky Albert E. Chandler Hospital
May 2019 - Nov 2019 (6 months)
Assisted in optimizing ED operations by redesigning triage and PIT programs to improve patient prioritization, ambulance flow, and overall emergency department efficiency.
CVICU Manager Intern
University of Kentucky Albert E. Chandler Hospital
Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 (4 months)
Collaborated with unit management across three ICUs to assess operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a project that reduced pressure sores and improved patient turnover.
Rehab Nurse Technician
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Dec 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year)
Provided direct rehabilitation support for surgical, trauma, and chronic patients, collaborated with therapy teams to implement individualized plans, and improved patient recovery workflows.
Education
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Loyola Marymount University
Master of Science in Engineering, Healthcare Systems Engineering
2019 - 2021
Grade: 3.7, Magna Cum Laude
Completed a Master of Science in Engineering with a focus on Healthcare Systems Engineering, graduating magna cum laude with a 3.7 GPA.
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science, Clinical Leadership
2014 - 2018
Grade: 3.6, Cum Laude
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Leadership, graduating cum laude with a 3.6 GPA.
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