Dr. Shazia Afzal

• Managed complex medical conditions include diabetes, hypertension, mental health issues, COPD, myocardial infarction, heart attack, different dermatological diseases.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
• Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
• Promoted culture of safety within healthcare facility, adhering to strict infection control measures and reporting potential hazards.
• Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
• Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Diagnosed conditions accurately by combining findings from examinations and test results.
• Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
• Prescribed medications and advised patients about dosage, schedule and possible side effects.
• Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of care provided and patient responses.
• Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
• Consulted with patients on lifestyle changes, diet and exercise.
• Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care.
• Collaborated closely with fellow medical team members to share knowledge and discuss best courses for treatment.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.

Worked in four major departments:

General Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiology, Gynaecology & Obstetrics

• Managed Inpatient wards and OPDs.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Admitted patients for hospital stays.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Discussed histories and current symptoms or complaints with every patient.
• Collected data on patients through medical histories, labs and test results.
• Observed and performed normal vaginal and instrumental deliveries
• Assisted major procedures like caesarean section and hysterectomy.
• Assisted attending with H&Ps, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Referred patients to medical specialists, social services or other necessary resources.
• Attended all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences offered at various sites.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.