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Baraa Chikho

Mississauga,CA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Assistant

Peak Clinic
08.2022 - Current
  • Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff, and patients.
  • Assisted patients with basic care needs.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records with medical histories and test results.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.

Clinical Assistant

Victoria Medical Group
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff, and patients.
  • Assisted patients with basic care needs.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records with medical histories and test results.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

Internal Medicine Resident

Red Crescent Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
  • Followed internal medicine guidelines while treating [Specialty] patients.
  • Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
  • Adhered to healthcare facility protocols and all regulations.
  • Worked in [Facility type] with team of [Number] staff.
  • Attended appointments with [Number] different patients per [Timespan].
  • Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
  • Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
  • Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
  • Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
  • Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
  • Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
  • Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
  • Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems.
  • Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
  • Prescribed or administered treatment, therapy and medication to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
  • Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health

Reasearch

Mojtahed Hospital

A STUDY ABOUT MORTALITY RATE IN ACUTE EXACERBATIONS IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (24/02/2020)

https://www.ejbps.com/ejbps/abstract_id/6592

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Syrian Private University
Damascus Syria
03.2020

Skills

  • Patient Histories
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Specimen Collection
  • Routine Laboratory Testing
  • Blood Chemistry Analysis
  • Patient Engagement
  • Procedure Preparation
  • Operating EKG Equipment
  • Blood and Tissue Collection
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Medical Terminology
  • Vitals Collection and Documentation
  • Sterilize Instruments
  • Injection Administration
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Suture Removal
  • Injury Treatment

Timeline

Clinical Assistant

Peak Clinic
08.2022 - Current

Clinical Assistant

Victoria Medical Group
12.2021 - 09.2022

Internal Medicine Resident

Red Crescent Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021

Reasearch

Mojtahed Hospital

M.D. - Medicine

Syrian Private University
Baraa Chikho