Dure-e-Shahwar Tariq
Milton,ON
Summary
Iam a new Immigrant in Canada , looking for an entry level job where i could expand my skills and utilize my 22 years of expertise in health care industry as an Assisstant to a practicing physician, efficiently to benefit the local community and humanitybas well as to gain experience in my relevant field.
I am a Highly-motivated person with exceptional interpersonal skills, multitasking and time management abilities with strong work ethics and a desire to take on new challenges. My high adaptability at working effectively undersupervision or unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills, can prove me as a valuable asset to any organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Medical Officer
Taj Medical Centre
Karachi, Sindh
04.2002 - 02.2024
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative activities in a diagnostic centre setup related to immigration health.
- Member of the decision-making body for company-wide objectives.
- Improved clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Managed administrative functions like quality assurance and medical protocol development.
- Ensured regulatory compliance across all departments.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Reviewed standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals to refine production processes or update for conformity to new regulations or policies.
- Implemented effective policies and procedures for operations.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements in an effort to contribute to their overall professional growth.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff members when necessary.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Trained staff to ensure compliance with local, national and federal requirements.
- Supervised the whole process of provincial licensing for the diagnostic centre
- Leveraged evidence-based expertise to interpret patient symptoms and test results and create individualized plans of care.
- Ordered laboratory tests or imaging studies as needed for diagnosis or treatment planning.
- Provided follow-up care and counseling for or previously examined patients.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while performing medical procedures.
- Conducted physical examinations of patients and documented findings in patient records.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Educated patients on preventative health care practices, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
- Provided medical advice and support to patients, families, and healthcare personnel.
- Conducted regular staff evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement and innovation.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Fostered a positive work environment to retain top talent.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes for new employees.
- Wrote policies and procedures to establish medical and administrative best practices.
- Provided guidance and mentorship for junior medical staff members.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Interpreted medical imagine results and laboratory tests to diagnose conditions or diseases.
OPD RMO
Patient Care Unit
Karachi, Sindh
02.2000 - 03.2002
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high patient satisfaction by providing effective patient care and competitive and friendly service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Approached patients and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
OPD RMO
Al Mustafa Welfare Trust
Karachi, SIndh
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to optimal healthcare
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of patients promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to patients when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached patients and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Evaluated test results and implemented appropriate treatments.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while performing medical procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Developed treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis and individual needs.
- Provided medical advice and support to patients, families, and healthcare personnel.
- Reviewed new drugs or therapies prior to prescribing them.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and laws.
- Oversaw daily operations of medical facility, ensuring efficiency.
Surgical Student Intern
JPMC
Karachi, Sindh
06.1996 - 12.1996
- Worked as an Intern in Surgical Unit JPMC
- Worked with coworkers and instructors to establish core skills related to job .
- Participated in morning meetings and daily rounds with consultants.
- Completed full and partial assessments and standardized tests to evaluate patient conditions and responses.
- Obeyed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
- Organized laboratory tests for patients in order to provide information needed for diagnosis or treatment decisions.
- Reviewed imaging studies with radiologists to understand pathology findings related to surgical cases.
- Assisted in the preoperative preparation of patients, including taking medical histories and vital signs.
- Maintained detailed records with patient information.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as intubations, chest tube placements, central line insertions, lumbar punctures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations, such as passing instruments, suctioning and holding retractors.
- Assisted in post-surgical care for patients, including wound dressing changes, administering medications and providing instructions for home care.
- Attended daily morning report sessions led by attendings that covered topics such as recent literature updates and new technologies.
- Coordinated transfer of critically ill patients between hospitals when specialized services were not available at the current facility.
- Partnered with nursing staff to ensure proper management of pain control protocols for post-operative patients.
- Performed patient rounds with attending physicians to discuss diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress throughout their stay at the hospital, including any changes in condition or treatments prescribed by doctors or nurses.
- Examined patients' medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and test results to verify necessity of operations and determine proper procedures.
- Assissted the attending surgeons in scheduled and emergency surgeries.
- Collaborated with anesthetists and nurses before, during and after surgical procedures for comprehensive care.
- Communicated with patients' designated family members and friends after surgeries to explain results and patient status.
- Conducted follow up appointments after patient surgeries to discuss findings and ongoing symptoms for proper care and healing.
- Prescribed medications, including antibiotics and sedatives, to prepare and treat surgical patients.
- Informed patients and caregivers of preoperative and postoperative requirements and home care treatments, including diet and medication use.
- Directed operating room team of [Number] medical staff during surgeries.
- Consulted with family members regarding post-surgery care needs.
- Educated patients on how to properly prepare for upcoming surgeries.
- Interpreted radiological images such as X-rays and CT scans when diagnosing or treating illnesses.
- Collaborated with other physicians to diagnose diseases or disorders that required surgical intervention.
- Reviewed medical histories of patients to determine the best course of action for surgery.
- Monitored vital signs of patients during surgery to ensure safety and comfort levels were maintained.
- Developed treatment plans in consultation with other medical professionals such as anesthesiologists and nurses.
- Attended conferences related to general surgery topics in order to stay abreast of current trends.
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and interpreting laboratory results.
- Performed pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Prescribed medications to treat medical conditions prior to surgery.
- Ordered appropriate tests needed prior to performing surgery on a patient.
- Counseled patients about their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and potential outcomes from surgery.
- Advised families on lifestyle changes needed after a major operation has been completed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on patient care plans.
- Continuously watched patients' vital signs and other telemetry monitors.
- Completed pre- and post-op patient inspections.
- Ensured adherence to strict safety protocols during all procedures.
Medical Intern
Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre
Karachi, Sindh
12.1995 - 06.1996
- Worked at Medical unit/ICU as intern
- Practiced phlebotomy, arterial line placement and nasogastric tube placement.
- Documented patient concerns in medical record for physician review.
- Observed basic critical care management in sepsis, cardiac and respiratory failure, sedation practices and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Developed and maintained good rapport and cooperative working relationships with providers and staff.
- Shadowed medical specialists through rotation work with different departments.
Education
MBBS - Medicine
SIndh Medical College
Karachi01-1995
HIgher Secondary Certificate -
PECHS Government College For Women
Karachi01-1989
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Happy Home Secondary School
Karachi01-1987
Skills
- Practice Management
- Clinic Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Healthcare management
- Patient relationship management
- Diagnosing patients
- Staff Development
- Patient Relations
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Patient Counseling
Affiliations
- i love to read, sing and cook for my loved ones
- i have worked as a free lance technical and content writer in the past
Certification
- i have a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council of Pakistan
- Successfully completed the first responders training
Languages
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Medical Officer
Taj Medical Centre
04.2002 - 02.2024
OPD RMO
Patient Care Unit
02.2000 - 03.2002
OPD RMO
Al Mustafa Welfare Trust
01.1997 - 01.2000
Surgical Student Intern
JPMC
06.1996 - 12.1996
Medical Intern
Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre
12.1995 - 06.1996
MBBS - Medicine
SIndh Medical College
HIgher Secondary Certificate -
PECHS Government College For Women
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Happy Home Secondary School
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