Amna Afzal
Calgary,AB
Summary
International Medical Graduate looking for clinical experience. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator
Alberta Health Services, AHS
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Contacted people exposed to individuals with COVID-19, assessed symptoms and referred for testing.
- Coordinated with public health and local facilities to support isolation and quarantine of individuals.
- Reached out to people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 to determine contact histories and potential exposures.
- Offered basic guidance regarding testing and medical consultation for those exposed to people with COVID-19.
- Collected and recorded information in electronic medical records.
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call.
- Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
- Performed record keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
- Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
Lab Assistant
Alberta Precision Labs
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
Volunteer
Alberta Health Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to communicate with patients
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
Practicum Student
SAIT
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents, and answering phone inquiries.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared blood samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Obtained blood samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
- Performed Phlebotomy and ECG on patients
Volunteer
Association Of Rehabilitation Of The Brain Injured
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided compassionate care to patients with brain injury.
- Supported patients in physical therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
- Worked with patients on their personalized treatment plans including speech therapy, exercise and mobility under the supervision of Occupational Therapists.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with brain injury.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as weights and inclined surfaces.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Diploma - Medical Lab Assistant
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Calgary, AB09.2020
M.D. - Medicine
Carol Davila University of Medicine
Bucharest, Romania09.2018
High School Diploma -
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Calgary, AB09.2012
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator
Alberta Health Services, AHS
01.2021 - 07.2022
Lab Assistant
Alberta Precision Labs
11.2020 - 03.2021
Practicum Student
SAIT
07.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer
Alberta Health Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
Volunteer
Association Of Rehabilitation Of The Brain Injured
06.2019 - 11.2019
Diploma - Medical Lab Assistant
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
M.D. - Medicine
Carol Davila University of Medicine
High School Diploma -
Sir Winston Churchill High School
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