Hardik Pahuja
WINNIPEG,MB
Summary
International medical graduate with extensive clinical experience in internal medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology and primary care. LMCC certified and pursuing registration with CPSM for clinical assistant licensure. Proficient in patient assessment, history taking, physical examinations, and clinical documentation, with a strong focus on collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while upholding professionalism, safety, and confidentiality in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Assistant
Selkirk Mental Health Centre
Selkirk, Manitoba
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and reported significant changes to the
healthcare team promptly. - Implemented therapeutic activities to promote patient engagement and
emotional well-being. - Provided crisis intervention support, ensuring safety and stability during
challenging situations. - Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare
standards and protocols. - Assisted nursing staff in delivering daily patient care and support activities, contributing to overall patient comfort and care continuity.
Health Care Aide
Betel Home Foundation
Selkirk, Manitoba
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) to enhance personal hygiene, comfort, and mobility.
- Measured and recorded vital signs, intake and output to monitor patient health and facilitate appropriate care.
- Supported patients in maintaining independence and dignity while ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
- Collaborated effectively with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.
Medical Officer (Internal Medicine)
Mehar Hospital
Patiala, India
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and managed adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Obtained comprehensive medical histories and performed detailed physical examinations, developing accurate differential diagnoses that informed subsequent care.
- Ordered, interpreted, and analyzed laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic investigations, guiding clinical decision-making for improved patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans, prescribed medications, and monitored patients' responses to therapy, ensuring optimal management of medical conditions.
Emergency Medical Officer
Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital
Rajpura, India
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Executed rapid patient triage, prioritizing care to ensure timely treatment based on clinical urgency and emergency protocols.
- Performed comprehensive history taking, physical examinations, and emergency diagnostic evaluations to inform critical clinical decisions.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory investigations, ECGs, X-rays, CT scans, and other diagnostic tests to facilitate timely clinical decisions.
- Stabilized critically ill patients through evidence-based interventions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in airway management, fluid resuscitation, oxygen therapy, and advanced cardiac life support.
Psychiatry Junior Resident
Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital
Rajpura, India
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations, risk assessments, and detailed patient histories.
- Developed differential diagnoses and collaborated with senior psychiatrists to create tailored treatment plans addressing specific patient needs.
- Monitored patients' clinical progress and adjusted treatment plans based on therapeutic response and clinical findings.
- Prescribed and monitored psychotropic medications under attending psychiatrists' supervision, optimizing medication management for patient safety and efficacy.
- Provided crisis intervention and conducted emergency psychiatric assessments for patients with suicidal ideation, self-harm, aggression, or acute psychosis, ensuring timely and appropriate care.
Medical Intern
Government Medical College
Patiala, India
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed a one-year rotating internship across major clinical departments, including Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, and Community Medicine.
- Monitored and managed hospitalized COVID-19 patients under physician supervision, collecting nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swab specimens for COVID-19 testing while adhering to infection control protocols, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Participated in the assessment, screening, and triage of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments by obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, and documenting clinical findings under physician supervision, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as venipuncture, intravenous cannulation, urinary catheterization, wound dressing, suturing, nasogastric tube insertion, and specimen collection, enhancing patient care and procedural efficiency.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Government Medical College
Patiala, India12-2019
Skills
- Patient assessment and history taking
- Physical examination and vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Patient triage and medication reconciliation
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Specimen collection and venipuncture
- Intravenous (IV) cannulation
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Infection prevention and control (IPAC)
- Basic life support (BLS)
Certification
- LMCC certified
- BLS
- N95 Respirator Fit Testing
- WHMIS Certification
- Active registration with CPSM
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Assistant
Selkirk Mental Health Centre
05.2025 - Current
Health Care Aide
Betel Home Foundation
05.2024 - 04.2025
Medical Officer (Internal Medicine)
Mehar Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2023
Emergency Medical Officer
Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
Psychiatry Junior Resident
Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Intern
Government Medical College
01.2020 - 12.2020
M.D. - Medicine
Government Medical College