Farha Gaznavi
Craigieburn
Summary
Developed critical skills in fast-paced clinical environment, including comprehensive patient care and diagnostic analysis. Familiar with clinical procedures, medical terminology, and patient management. Seeking to leverage these skills in new field to make meaningful impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer
Nucleus Network Pty. Ltd
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
04.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded consent processes, improving participant comprehension and trial participation.
- Conducted thorough assessments, ensuring safety and integrity of trial outcomes.
- Provided empathetic support, fostering trust and patient engagement.
- Maintained accurate records, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Hospital Medical Officer 13/Basic Physician Trainee 1
The Northern Hospital
Epping, VIC, Australia
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed routine ward tasks and assisted with procedures, maintaining high standards of care
- Documented and uploaded meeting minutes efficiently, promoting clear communication
- Executed routine ward tasks with meticulous documentation, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols
- Participated in HMO teachings, contributing to collective learning and professional growth
- ssisted senior geriatricians in conducting initial assessments and reviews for over 150 aged care residents.
- Coordinated with RNs, allied health staff, and family members to implement individualized care plans.
- Managed chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, CHF, COPD) and optimized medication regimens in line with deprescribing principles.
- Conducted regular ward rounds, monitored residents' clinical status, and initiated appropriate investigations or referrals.
- Participated in family conferences and advance care planning discussions.
- Supported facility accreditation through accurate documentation and adherence to Aged Care Quality Standards.
LOCUM Resident Medical Officer
Various
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted patient admissions and responded to clinical emergencies
- Coordinated with consultants to deliver comprehensive care
- Adapted to various hospital environments and patient needs
Junior Medical Officer/Resident Medical Officer
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed complex cases in ICU, leveraging advanced clinical skills
- Prescribed medications aligning with PBS guidelines, ensuring safety
- Utilized clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes systematically
- Dedicated and compassionate physician with extensive experience in geriatric medicine, specializing in the comprehensive care of older adults in residential aged care settings
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment, medication management, cognitive assessment, pain management, wound care, continence management
- Geriatric assessment and care planning
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s management
- Polypharmacy and medication review
- End-of-life and palliative care
- Falls prevention
- Chronic disease management
- Advance care directives
- Empathetic communication
- Interdisciplinary team leadership
- RACF compliance and documentation
Education
Bachelor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science
National University of Singapore
Singapore07-2014
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient health education
- Patient care
- Surgical skills
- Discharge planning
- Medical recordkeeping
- Patient records administration
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
Medical Officer
Nucleus Network Pty. Ltd
04.2025 - Current
Hospital Medical Officer 13/Basic Physician Trainee 1
The Northern Hospital
02.2024 - 02.2025
LOCUM Resident Medical Officer
Various
11.2023 - 02.2024
Junior Medical Officer/Resident Medical Officer
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science
National University of Singapore