Dr Narjis Malik

Key Responsibilities:

• Emergency Care Management: Provide rapid assessment, diagnosis, and stabilization of patients in high-pressure emergency situations, including trauma, cardiac events, and other acute conditions.
• Triage and Prioritization: Implement effective triage protocols to prioritize patient care based on urgency and severity, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment.
• Medical Interventions: Administer life-saving treatments and procedures, including advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), trauma care, and critical care management.
• Team Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, paramedics, and specialists, coordinating efforts to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare staff, providing updates on patient status, treatment plans, and expected outcomes.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient information, treatment procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and institutional standards.
• Training and Education: Participate in ongoing professional development and training exercises to stay current with advancements in emergency medicine and enhance response capabilities.
• Patient and Family Support: Provide emotional support to patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing information to help them cope with the emergency situation.

• Orientation & Lectures: Arranged and conducted orientation sessions and interactive lectures for OET, PLAB 1, and PLAB 2 exams, enhancing student understanding and preparation.
• Curriculum Development: Contributed to the development and establishment of the first PLAB Academy in Pakistan, including curriculum design and instructional materials.
• Startup Oversight: Managed the startup process for the academy, encompassing operational planning, strategic implementation, and setting up administrative and educational frameworks.
• Marketing & Promotion: Led marketing and advertising efforts to promote the academy, including creating promotional materials, online campaigns, and outreach strategies.
• Resource Coordination: Coordinated and arranged necessary facilities and resources to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and a conducive learning environment.
• Strategic Planning: Involved in the strategic planning and execution of initiatives to ensure the academy’s growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complex Case Management: Managed complex neurology cases, including detailed patient histories and neurological examinations under supervision.
• Procedural Observation: Observed various medical procedures including cannulations, blood sampling, arterial blood gases (ABGs), lumbar puncture, nerve blocks, and Qutenza patching for neuropathy.
• Clinic Attendance: Attended specialized clinics such as Motor Neuron Disease Clinic, Epilepsy Clinic, Neurophysiology Clinic, and Stroke Clinic to gain diverse clinical exposure.
• Teaching & Learning: Participated in bi-weekly teaching sessions, enhancing knowledge and skills in audit processes and clinical practice.
• IT Systems Utilization: Utilized NHS IT systems for medication ordering, discharge summaries, and accurate documentation.
• Infection Control: Acquired and adhered to infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and hygiene.

Rotations:

• General Medicine
• Nephrology
• General Surgery
• Otolaryngology

Key Responsibilities:

• Treatment Continuity: Ensured continuity of treatment plans by coordinating with different departments and updating care strategies as needed.
• Communicable Disease Notification: Identified and reported communicable diseases in accordance with hospital protocols to prevent outbreaks.
• Operating Theatre Assistance: Assisted in the operating theatre by performing simple operations and supporting major surgeries, contributing to surgical team efficiency.
• Patient Assessment and Investigation: Assessed patient progress, ordered relevant investigations, and reviewed results to guide treatment decisions.
• Patient Transfers: Facilitated the transfer of patients to other medical institutions when necessary, ensuring proper handover and continuity of care.
• Patient Documentation: Maintained up-to-date notes on all in-patients, including progress, treatment plans, and observations.
• Post-Operative and Chronic Care: Reviewed and managed post-operative patients and those with chronic conditions, ensuring ongoing care and monitoring.
• Staff Support: Supported staff members with their daily tasks, reducing their workload and enabling them to focus on higher-priority assignments.