Family Medicine PGY III
Resume:
Glastonbury, CT *****
Tel: (314) 541 – 9807
Email: ***********@*****.***
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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