Hafsa Imtiaz
Doctor
Islamabad
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking medical officer with comprehensive background in patient care, critical management and healthcare management. Seeking to leverage my knowledge and skills in challenging and dynamic healthcare setting.
I am passionate about Emergency Medicine and I'm keen to gain the experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Attachee
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted physicians with thorough documentation of clinical findings, ensuring accuracy for future reference.
- Gained first-hand insight into the daily operations of various medical departments, better preparing me for a future career in healthcare.
- Pursued all opportunities for learning by attending procedures, treatments, and examinations.
- Increased my ability to think critically and problem-solve in high-pressure situations by observing how experienced healthcare providers navigate challenging cases.
- Expanded my understanding of complex medical terminology by actively engaging with physicians and other healthcare professionals during ward rounds, MDTs and clinics.
Emergency Medical Officer
Bilal Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilized strong decision-making abilities under pressure to prioritize treatments based on life-threatening conditions or potential complications.
- Expedited triage processes to ensure timely attention was given to the most critical cases during high-volume periods at the Emergency Department.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and advocacy during critical situations.
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Enhanced team efficiency by coordinating with healthcare professionals, such as nurses, physicians, and paramedics for optimal patient care.
Medical Officer - ICU
Pakistan Air Force Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed a 10 bedded ICU with patients from different specialties requiring intensive care.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Reviewed complex cases alongside colleagues during peer consultations to develop consensus on appropriate courses of action for challenging scenarios.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- Served as an approachable resource for patients' families, addressing concerns and providing education on medical conditions and treatments.
House Officer - Otorhinolaryngology
Holy Family Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed and observed patients in OPD, ward and Operation Theatre.
- Performed I&D, Anterior Nasal packing, Foreign body removal and tracheostomy under supervision.
- Assisted in procedures like tonsillectomy, septoplasty, M&R, rhinoplasty, esophagoscopy, adenoid excision and FESS.
House Officer - General Surgery
Holy Family Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Well exposed to essentials of clinical surgery
- Fully conservative with the routine work including In-patient and Out-patient, Emergency care and Intensive care.
- Assisted surgical team in approximately 40 surgeries such as laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, mastectomy, hernioplasty, herniorrhaphy, appendectomy and thyroidectomy.
- Performed open appendectomy, I&D of abscess, chest tube insertion, suture placement and excision biopsy under supervision.
House Officer - General Medicine
Holy Family Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Attended patients in OPD, wards and Emergency department.
- Assisted and performed procedures like cvc insertion, endotracheal intubation, arterial and venous sampling, NG tube insertion and catheterization.
- Attended ALS and BLS session.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
House Officer - Emergency Medicine
Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi
06.2021 - 09.2021
- During these 3 months performed duties in Medical ER, Surgical ER, Obs & Gynae ER as well as Pediatrics ER.
- Performed procedures like phlebotomy, IV cannulation, arterial tap, urinary catheterization, nasogastric intubation.
- Managed trauma patients according to ATLS, performed primary and secondary survey.
- Managed Surgical wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -
Wah Medical College
Wah, Punjab, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Pre Medical -
Islamabad College For Girls
Islamabad, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Sciences -
Islamabad College For Girls
Islamabad, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Medical clinical procedures
Patient education and counseling
Emergency Readiness
Professionalism
Adaptability and Flexibility
CPR/AED
Good Surgical Skills
Microsoft Office (MS word, Power point)
Accomplishments
- Gold Medal in Behavioural Sciences in 3rd professional Examination MBBS.
- Class Representative throughout school and college.
- Dramatic Representative in Medical School.
- Attended 5th RMU International Scientific Conference
Certification
Differentiating COVID-19 from the Flu and Treatment Strategies
Research/ Audits
- Quality Care through Clinical Audit: Time to ECG of patients presenting with chest pain in the emergency department of a tertiary care university affiliated teaching hospital, Pakistan.
- Poster presented at EMTA Conference 2022
- Submitted to 2022 IAEM Annual Scientific Meeting
- Quality Care through Clinical Audit: Hand Hygiene practices among healthcare workers in the emergency department of a tertiary care university affiliated teaching hospital, Pakistan.
- Poster presented at EMTA Conference 2022
- Submitted to 2022 IAEM Annual Scientific Meeting
- Quality Care through Clinical Audit: Blood sampling practices by nurses in the emergency department of a tertiary care university affiliated teaching hospital, Pakistan.
- Poster presented at EMTA Conference 2022
- Submitted to 2022 IAEM Annual Scientific Meeting
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Punjabi
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
References
- Prof Omar Idrees Mufti: Cardiologist
Omarmuftimd@gmail.com
+92 333 5667979
- Prof Amir Haleem: MD/ Orthopedic Surgeon, PAF Hospital.
Haleemamir2000@gmail.com
+92 334 3909835
Timeline
Advanced Life Support Course by 2222 Training Ltd
06-2024
Clinical Attachee
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
Emergency Medical Officer
Bilal Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
Basic Life Support by LifeSavers Foundation
11-2022
Advanced Cardiac Life Support by LifeSavers Foundation
11-2022
Medical Officer - ICU
Pakistan Air Force Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2023
House Officer - Otorhinolaryngology
Holy Family Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
House Officer - General Surgery
Holy Family Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
House Officer - General Medicine
Holy Family Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Basic Surgical Skills Workshop
07-2021
House Officer - Emergency Medicine
Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi
06.2021 - 09.2021
Hands on Workshop for stoma care
06-2021
Identification and Management of under five pneumonia
10-2020
Differentiating COVID-19 from the Flu and Treatment Strategies
04-2020
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -
Wah Medical College
04.2001 -
Pre Medical -
Islamabad College For Girls
04.2001 -
Sciences -
Islamabad College For Girls
04.2001 -
Similar Profiles
Archana PrathapanArchana Prathapan
Registered Nurse at Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital NHS Trust ,Registered Nurse at Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital NHS Trust ,
Lynsey DuncanLynsey Duncan
Deputy Head of Clinical Services at Chest Heart & Stroke ScotlandDeputy Head of Clinical Services at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Savithashree GaneshSavithashree Ganesh
Administrator at Liverpool Heart CentreAdministrator at Liverpool Heart Centre