AZEEMA AMBREEN

• During my time as a General Practitioner in Medicine Department, I gained extensive clinical exposure under the supervision of experienced and certified consultants. This role allowed me to be directly involved in the management of a wide range of multi department cases, both in routine and emergency settings. I was responsible for inpatient care, including history taking, examinations, and management planning. I assisted in antenatal reviews, ward rounds, postnatal care. Under supervision, I gained experience in procedures, pre- and post-operative care, and regularly discussed complex cases with senior clinicians to ensure safe, individualized treatment. I collaborated closely with the multidisciplinary team and maintained accurate clinical documentation throughout.
• Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.

• I worked closely with multi-disciplinary ICU teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients with critical medical conditions and those undergoing major surgeries and required complex, continuous monitoring.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility, adhering to strict infection control measures and reporting potential hazards.
• Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and streamline communication.
• Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
• Facilitated seamless transitions of care for patients by coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across various departments.
• Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical records for improved continuity of care.

• Managed emergency medical situations, providing immediate care and stabilizing patients for further treatment.
• Facilitated community health screenings, increasing early detection of chronic conditions.
• Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
• Streamlined patient admission process, reducing wait times and improving overall efficiency.
• Improved patient satisfaction with personalized care and attention to detail.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Reviewed complex cases alongside colleagues during peer consultations to develop consensus on appropriate courses of action for challenging scenarios.
• Mentored junior medical staff members through hands-on training sessions, reinforcing key concepts and guiding their professional growth.
• Served as an approachable resource for patients'' families, addressing concerns and providing education on medical conditions and treatments.
• Entered and scanned patient history, current medical conditions and medications into novel EHR system.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
• Reviewed and updated patient medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring high-quality documentation.

• Attended morning handover, ward rounds and teaching sessions.
• Learned Clerking, case presentation, documentation, chasing reports, updating drug prescription charts, making discharge summaries, outpatient and inpatients referrals.
• Performed procedures: IV cannulation, venepuncture, ABG and VBG.
• Counseled patients and managed attendants regarding care at home and follow up treatment.
• Developed skill in wound dressings, suturing and other basic surgical tasks
• Contributed to patients documentation and helped prepare discharge summaries
• Monitored and evaluated treatment outcomes, adjusting strategies to optimize patient recovery.

Over the course of a 1-year rotation at a tertiary care hospital, with 6 months spent in each department, I gained comprehensive experience across multiple specialties. In General Medicine, I took detailed patient histories, formulated treatment plans, and collaborated with medical consultants and resident trainees. In Emergency Medicine, I managed life-threatening emergencies, such as road traffic accidents, gunshot wounds, poisonings, cases, and other critical conditions in the ER. In General Surgery, I assessed patient conditions, conducted pre-surgical evaluations, assisted in surgeries, and provided post-operative care for ICU patients. Throughout the year, I also actively contributed to the education of my fellow junior colleagues, mentoring them through clinical procedures and helping enhance their clinical knowledge and skills.