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Glastonbury, CT *****

Tel: (314) 541 – 9807

Email: adr4k4@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine Old Westbury, NY

Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine, DEC 2019

Goldfarb School of Nursing St. Louis, MO

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), August 2014

University of Karachi – DOW Medical College Karachi, Pakistan

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S.), May 2006

HONORARY & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Medical Association (AMA)

Missouri State Board of Nursing

American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

PUBLICATION

Case Report Presentation: Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonitis – April 2019

New Jersey Chapter of the American Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting

Publications Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts.

The Effectiveness of Gabapentin in Reducing Cravings and Withdrawal in Alcohol use Disorder. The Primary Care Companion. 2019, Jun; Pub Status: Accepted.

Santos,M & Afridi,A. Treatment Models of Care for Opioid Use Disorder in the United States. Journal of Postgraduate Medicine. 2019, Jun; Pub Status: Provisionally Accepted.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Scientella LLC / C. Care LLC St. Louis, MO

Research Assistant 2011 – 2012

Responsible for maintaining and rating different psychometric and psychiatric scales

Completed source documents recorded patients’ visits, scheduling them as needed

WORK EXPERIENCE

Manchester Memorial Hospital. Manchester, CT

. July 2020 -current Family Medicine Resident.

CenterPointe Hospital. St. Charles, MO

Mental Health Nurse November 2014 – June 2015

Provide full range of in-patient primary mental health care for adult/geriatric psychiatric and chemical dependent patients

Manage the patients of schizophrenia, mood disorder, Bipolar, OCD

Substance abuse and more

Conduct clinical assessments to determine eligibility and appropriateness of admissions to all level of care.

Educate patients and families regarding medication, illness management, special treatments and self-care, alleviating concerns and gaining trust

Demonstrate competence applying special precaution, documenting right restraints, implementing restraints in accordance with departmental policy and ethical nursing standards

Administer medications and the providing of medication education to the clients

CenterPointe Hospital St. Charles, MO

Mental Health Technician January 2011 – October 2014

Gained hands on experience of providing basic patient care and treatments akin to managing vitals and performing simple medical procedures

In depth knowledge of patient observation protocols and charting services

Evaluated nurse intervention outcomes and conferred with other healthcare professionals

Responsibilities included, but not limited to, monitoring vital signs and medication, finger-stick blood sugar tests, Activity of Daily Living (ADL's), monitoring location of all psychiatric patients, individual patient daily mood assessments, room checks, and 1:1 psych sitting

Prepared and maintained patients progress reports, planned nutritious meals for patients, and transported patients to appointments and activities

Participated in group education classes on mental illness and substance abuse, collaborated with nursing staff, and practiced crisis intervention and management

Clinlab St. Louis, MO

Phlebotomist January 2010 – December 2010

Entered patient data in the system for billing and coding purposes

Apply critical thinking skills to various coding and billing situations

Responsible for collecting blood samples

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Goldfarb School of Nursing St. Louis, MO

Tutor – Nursing Students 2013 – 2014

Tutored new nursing students, helping them learn about the course material and structure of classes

Assisted them in reviewing for upcoming exams

Jinnah Post-Graduate Medical Center – Blood Bank Karachi, Pakistan

Coordinator September 2004

Responsible for coordinating the collection and distribution of medicines and blood for the poor and needy

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Barnes Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO

Nursing Student February 2014 – August 2014

Orthopedic Surgery Floor

Performed 192 hours of clinical service

Gained familiarity with disease processes common in the geriatric population, interacted with patients’ family members on a regular basis, and administered medications and fluids using pumps

Assessed patients and identified strategies to reduce use of some resources, which helped the hospital and patients saved some money

Performed IV insertions, wound care, and different medical procedures as needed

Assumed extensive care of three to four patients at times while using my preceptor as a resource

Cardiac Floor

Assessed psychosocial needs of each patient and provided medications to patients as ordered

Educated patients on medical conditions and health maintenance

Gave patients IV to administer fluids, blood products and medications

Changed wound dressings ensuring there was no foul odor, no change in color, and amount of drainage, redness or swelling around the wound was not spreading away from the wound

Daily observed blood hanging, and suctioning/tracheotomy care, working closely with preceptor

Labor and Delivery Unit

Monitored and assessed pregnant women's heart rate and fetal heart rate, while also monitoring time between contractions and checking their blood pressure and vital signs

Educated patients on what can be expected during labor and childbirth during the final stages of pregnancy and delivery

Observed various procedures such as cesarean sections, episiotomies, and administered epidurals and circumcisions

Adapt Center St. Louis, MO

Nursing Student June 2014 – July 2014

Community support and psychosocial rehabilitation center for adults living with a mental illness, including individuals with a forensic status residing in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Consulted with patients regarding their personal issues while coming up with the best resolution to plan the best care available for them

Worked closely with patients and built trust while learning and understanding their needs and desires

Responded to distressed patients and made them comfortable, while trying to learn the cause of their distress

Applied 'de-escalation' techniques to help people manage their emotions and behavior

Children’s Hospital St. Louis, MO

Nursing Student May 2014 – June 2014

Gained familiarity with disease processes that are common amongst the pediatric population

Interacted with patients’ families at bedside, and assessed and provided care for patients on their needs, while following standards and policies

Identified strategies to help reduce and save hospital resources and patients’ money

Administered medications and fluids with use of pumps, and performed inline suctioning as needed with respiratory assessment

CERTIFICATION / HEALTH-RELATED LICENSES

National Council of State Boards of Nursing,2014-2021

Basic Life Support Certified, 2014

Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, 2007

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Native / Bilingual Proficiency in Urdu, Hindi, Sindhi, Punjabi, and English

INTERESTS

Cooking, Traveling, Badminton, Photography

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