Syeda Shaheera Riaz Hashmi

• Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
• Diagnosed and treated almost 20 patients in Out Patient Department daily.
• Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
• Educated patients on treatment options for various chronic illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
• Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
• Reviewed and evaluated test results of patients to suggest care and treatment options.
• Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex pediatric and medicine cases.
• Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues including pediatric patients.
• Attended Emergency Room and completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
• Advised admitted patients on post-treatment care options, at-home plans and effective rehabilitation.
• Encouraged healthier living by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
• Consulted with patients about special needs, cares and concerns throughout follow-up visits.
• Consulted and Educated Pregnant women regarding basic knowledge of prenatal and post natal care including nutrition, vaccinations and hygiene.
• Online consults and referrals to women suffering from post partum depression.

• Consulted with patients about their symptoms and concerns online.
• Evaluated patient histories, physical complaints, and current signs on the digital health platform
• Counseled and administered treatment to over 10 patients daily with accuracy and compassionate care
• Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
• Online OPD link: http://www.marham.pk/online-consultation/general-practitioner/karachi/dr-syeda-shaheera-riaz-hashmi-37661

Rotated in Pediatrics unit III, Medicine unit III, Vascular Surgery, Medical ICU and General Surgery unit IV respectively.

• In Pediatrics, thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions, attended rounds, weekly conference and mortality meetings. Overshadowed consultants as they diagnosed and treated patients in Out Patient Department, Ward floors and Emergency Room.
• In Medicine, attended ward rounds, journal club, presented cases in Outpatient and Emergency Department, established IV Lines, performed ABGs and administered medications in case of high patient flow.
• In Vascular Surgery, observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments in OPD alongside Vascular fellows. Examined and performed hand dopplers in Emergency department and vascular OPD. Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine acute and chronic vascular conditions. Learned alternative pain control methods and referrals for pain management, to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused IV narcotics and drugs resulting in pseudoaneurysms. Observed and assisted various vascular surgeries including Vascular Grafts, Stripping and Ligation for varicose veins, Amputations, Balloon Catheter Thrombolectomy etc.
• In General surgery, analyzed patient history, updated charts and patient information to present findings, treatments and medications during rounds. Observed various surgical procedures in Operation Theatre along with residents and specialists. Counseled patients on preventive healthcare, discussing proper nutrition, hygiene and exercise post surgery. Wrote pre and post operative notes, ordered investigations and maintained discharged cards as instructed by seniors.

• Scholarship program for one month's clinical rotation by Dow University of Health Sciences.
• Learnt about antibiotic dosage adjustments in patients with medical conditions, trough levels, resistance,
• Learnt how to identify underlying infections in asymptomatic patients at hospital admissions for surgical interventions.
• Counseled patients to complete antibiotic, antifungal and antiviral therapies.
• Collected and organized patient's data for weekly case summaries and presented complex cases at journal club and morning rounds.
• Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes post surgery, to decide for appropriate empirical antibiotic therapy in various demographics.
• Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections in ICU, CCU and NICU
• Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu, viral respiratory tract infections and gastroenteritis.
• Participated in developing infection control guidelines with consultants for possible contagious spread of infections if symptoms of various patient's match.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Performed triage on incoming septic patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Investigated diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress and mode of transmission.

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives in High Density Unit.
• Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
• Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
• Administered psychotropic medications. Educated patients regarding anxiety and depression to provide mental health care and emotional support.
• Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to specialist on call.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
• Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
• Used expertise in Neurological and Spinal pains to help diagnose and treat injuries, diseases and other acute and chronic concerns. Referred to appropriate specialist after getting basic screening and diagnostic tests done.

• Provided extensive clerical support to manage correspondence, files and communications.
• Helped develop community awareness and outreach programs targeting specific demographics or health issues.
• Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
• Conducted procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress under the supervision of community medicine trainees.
• Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
• Participated in awareness programs for EPI vaccine protocol
• Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
• Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
• Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
• Gathered, organized and analyzed data on public health concerns.
• Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.