Ahmad Sleem
Campbelltown,NSW
Summary
Patient-focused and experienced Internal Medicine Resident Doctor and GMC-Registered Physician with board certification in General Medicine accentuated by a comprehensive background in Clinical Procedures, Evidenced-based Practice, Care Planning and Implementation, Clinical Education, Continuous Quality Improvement, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Audit and Relationship Management gained from numerous practices in intensive care unit rooms, emergency rooms, hospital and clinic settings particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic response. Possess holistic clinical skills and strong clinical judgment, accentuated by a patient-centric approach, effective decision-making, and interpersonal strengths. A compassionate, committed, and innovative medical professional who is looking for a new employment opportunity to utilise clinical skills and knowledge to improve patient's experience and health outcomes
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Resident Medical Officer
South Eastern Local Health District hospital
01.2024 - Current
- The ward rounds are conducted with medical consultant and independently.
- Provide daily updates and discuss the medical management of each patient
- Worked long days and night shifts on call where managed a lot of Acutely Unwell Patients in the Wards
- Maintained a professional approach in all interpersonal communication with patients and their families and liaised with allied health teams and senior staff to delivery culturally appropriate care and facilitate positive patient outcomes
- Complied with infection control standards, continuous quality improvement objectives, departmental policies and OH&S safety rules and procedures
- Actively participated in weekly education and medical simulation sessions and promoted excellence in healthcare
- Contributed to the review, evaluation and improvement of systems, processes, policies, procedures to meet quality improvement objectives within the context of increasing emergency workload and changing professional roles
- Evaluated medical testing requests to assess validity of diagnostic testing requests.
Senior Resident Medical Officer
Central Coast Local Health District
09.2023 - 01.2024
- The ward rounds are conducted with medical consultant
- Provide daily updates and discuss the medical management of each patient
- Worked long days and night shifts on call where managed a lot of Acutely Unwell Patients in the Wards
- Maintained a professional approach in all interpersonal communication with patients and their families and liaised with allied health teams and senior staff to delivery culturally appropriate care and facilitate positive patient outcomes
- Complied with infection control standards, continuous quality improvement objectives, departmental policies and OH&S safety rules and procedures
- Actively participated in weekly education and medical simulation sessions and promoted excellence in healthcare
- Contributed to the review, evaluation and improvement of systems, processes, policies, procedures to meet quality improvement objectives within the context of increasing emergency workload and changing professional roles
- Evaluated medical testing requests to assess validity of diagnostic testing requests.
Junior Clinical Fellow in General and Acute Internal Medicine
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, UK
04.2022 - 08.2023
- The ward rounds are conducted independently and with the help of a medical consultant
- Provide daily updates and discuss the medical management of each patient
- Worked long days and night shifts on call where managed a lot of Acutely Unwell Patients in the Wards and Admission Clerking in the Emergency Departments
- Worked extra shifts in Acute Medicine (Medical Ambulatory Unit, Admission Clerking in the Emergency Department)
- Worked in the Farnborough ward, which covered COVID and general medicine cases, Acute Frailty Assessment Unit, and Respiratory Support Unit.
Lebanese Red Cross Covid-19 Physician
Beirut, Lebanon
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Built and expanded clinical skill levels to ensure that patients with Covid-19 received the best possible service reflecting up to date evidence-based professional practice
- Reviewed medical, behavioural, and developmental needs of patients, established appropriate care and documented a clear and functional clinical management plan to secure optimum health outcomes
- Met precise standards in coordinating and following up results of radiological and pathology investigations
- Communicated and coordinated effectively with healthcare professionals and other staff regarding management plans, diagnostic requests, and consultations
- Executed and coordinated state health programs in accordance with legislative requirements and professional standards.
Residency and Physician – Internal Medicine Resident (Trainee)
Saida Governmental Hospital - Affiliation with Beirut Arab University
Saida, Lebanon
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Worked as an emergency department doctor and treated various acutely unwell Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 patients
- Conducted rotations in ICU before and during Covid-19
- Develop clinical knowledge and skills by managing patient care under supervision of senior staff, conducting appropriate investigations and performing clinical procedures within the scope of practice
- Deliver high quality care and engage with patients and their families in a compassionate, safe and respectful manner
- Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient management and care
- Maintain accurate documentation and medical records to reflect clinical decisions, tests, procedures, and diagnoses
- Build and maintained positive relationships with colleagues, hospital personnel, patients and family members to ensure patients received optimal care
- Participate in quality improvement activities, including clinical risk management and ongoing professional development to maintain current best practice standards and professional awareness.
UKMED Physician
Saida, Lebanon
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated with UKMED teams at Saida Governmental Hospital; conducted medical rounds on the floors and in the ICU
- Discussed medical management plans and engagements with patients in accordance with clinical procedures
- Played an pivotal role in engaging in medical lectures about the newest guidelines in the treatment of Covid-19 patients
- Maintained a professional approach in all interpersonal communication with patients and their families and liaised with allied health teams and senior staff to delivery culturally appropriate care and facilitate positive patient outcomes
- Complied with infection control standards, continuous quality improvement objectives, departmental policies and OH&S safety rules and procedures
- Actively participated in weekly education and medical simulation sessions and promoted excellence in healthcare
- Contributed to the review, evaluation and improvement of systems, processes, policies, procedures to meet quality improvement objectives within the context of increasing emergency workload and changing professional roles
- Evaluated medical testing requests to assess validity of diagnostic testing requests.
Emergency Doctor
Nakib Hospital
Saida, Lebanon
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Performed in medical lead and supervisory roles when consultants were off site ensuring appropriate allocation of resources to effectively manage patient load in a busy emergency department with patients of varying acuity
- Formulated management plans for patients and supervised the daily clinical management of all patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team to aid patient positive experiences and influence better patient outcomes
- Undertook assessment, investigation, treatment and management of acutely unwell adults and children; documenting findings in clinical notes in a timely and legible manner
- Directed and controlled the admission and discharge of patients; communicating effectively with colleagues, nurses and allied health members in a timely manner to maintain efficiency and flow in the emergency department
- Delivered clinical education on trauma, life-threatening cardiovascular and respiratory presentations.
Rotational Doctor Internship
Hammoud University Medical Center
Saida, Lebanon
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Utilised evidence-based practices to effectively manage ongoing medical care of current inpatients and at times, outpatients attending clinic appointments
- Carried out clinical rotations during an 80-hour a week shift with on-call hours to gain practical hands-on experience and further enhance clinical skills
- Worked collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team to provide the best possible patient care
- Devised and executed discharge plan as per Senior Medical Staff instructions and arranged appropriate patient follow up in line with hospital procedures and policies
- Maintained and developed professional knowledge and clinical competencies by participating in continuing education activities, seminars and courses.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Lviv National Medical University
Clinical Skills And Procedures
- General Medicine
- Safe and Effective Clinical Practice
- Evidenced-based Practices
- Patient Assessment & Physical Examination
- Emergency Medical Care
- Collaborative Practice
- Patient and Family Centred Approach
- Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Safety Process
- Patient Confidentiality
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Clinical Audit
- Health & Safety Standards
- IV Cannula, Venepuncture, Arterial Blood Gases, Urinary Catheterisation, Nasogastric Tube insertion, IV access Ultrasound guided, FAST ultrasound, ECHO in Life Support, Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (eFAST) for additional assessment of the thorax for pneumothorax and hemothorax.
Professional Development Courses
- 2023, Ultrasound Emergency Core level 1 Course
- 2022, BLS during Induction
- 2022, ALS by Resus UK
- 2021, BLS certificate during COVID-19
- 2021, ACLS by American Heart Association
- 2020, Occupational English Test (OET)
- 2019, International Foundation of Medicine Certification
- 2019, International Language Testing System Certification
Audits And Projects
- Quality Improvement Project in Acute Frailty Assessment Unit (King’ s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust), 2022, CT Head Requests in elderlies and their Indications on admission.
- Report and Systematic Review of Literature, 2022, ‘The Use of Platelet Rich Plasma in A Patient with Hip Synovial Osteochondromatosis’
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Professional
Professional Memberships
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice, 7663483
- PLAB 1 Certificate
- PLAB 2 UK GMC, S/1022
- Lebanese Order of Physicians Registration
- British Medical Association (BMA) Membership
- The MDU Membership -Indemnity
Disclaimer
The Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as of 26 January 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Resident Medical Officer
South Eastern Local Health District hospital
01.2024 - Current
Senior Resident Medical Officer
Central Coast Local Health District
09.2023 - 01.2024
Junior Clinical Fellow in General and Acute Internal Medicine
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
04.2022 - 08.2023
Lebanese Red Cross Covid-19 Physician
04.2021 - 07.2022
UKMED Physician
01.2021 - 03.2022
Emergency Doctor
Nakib Hospital
02.2020 - 11.2020
Residency and Physician – Internal Medicine Resident (Trainee)
Saida Governmental Hospital - Affiliation with Beirut Arab University
07.2019 - 04.2022
Rotational Doctor Internship
Hammoud University Medical Center
07.2018 - 06.2019
Doctor of Medicine -
Lviv National Medical University
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