Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Practice History
Websites
Volunteer Community Services
Personal Information
References
Clinical Procedural Skills
Bridging Programs
References
Timeline
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Tayyaba Asif

Canning Vale,WA

Summary

Qualified healthcare professional with over five years of experience in hospital environments, specializing in diagnosis and treatment of diverse medical conditions. Proficient in conducting physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and implementing treatment plans while providing health management advice. Proven leadership as a medical officer, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency through strategic health administration. Recognized for high productivity and effective communication skills, excelling in patient care management and emergency response.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

General Duty Medical Officer

Rangers Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
  • Assisting in organizing patient referrals and treatment plans.

Medical Officer

Tabba Heart Institute
Karachi, Pakistan
12.2019 - 04.2022
  • The initial presentation, in-house management, heart surgeries and home-discharges till routine follow-ups of patients in clinics.
  • Extensive academic learning and particularly working with discipline and international guidelines along with covid protocols.
  • Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients post-cardiac surgery, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and hemodynamic parameters, promptly identifying changes in patient conditions to initiate appropriate interventions.
  • Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies, including titration of vasoactive drugs as per physician orders.
  • Collaborated with cardiothoracic surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.

Resident Medical Officer

Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2018 - 10.2019
  • Provided immediate care for patients experiencing acute renal failure, ensuring timely interventions that improved patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patients undergoing dialysis.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients presenting with renal-related emergencies, utilizing critical thinking skills to prioritize care based on urgency.
  • Educated patients and families about kidney health management, dialysis procedures, and post-discharge care plans.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Internship - Medicine & Allied

Civil Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Managed patient history and medical records from time of admission to discharge.
  • Performed various systemic examinations to assist in therapeutic planning for the best treatment.
  • Participation in ward rounds, clinical presentations, seminars, journal club meetings and discussions.
  • Management of critically ill patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
  • Observe and assist procedures in Medical ICU like endotracheal intubation, blood gas analysis, central venous line insertion and CVP measurement, lumbar puncture, pleural tap, abdominal paracentesis.
  • Manage pediatrics and neonatal emergencies under the supervision of senior registrars (Paeds ER and HDU).

Internship - Surgery & Allied

Civil Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2016 - 09.2016
  • Attend and assist surgical, laparoscopic, emergency operation theatres, endoscopy sessions and surgical procedures (I/V cannulation, ABGs, arterial and venous blood sampling, wound debridement, suturing, incision and drainage).
  • Maintain surgical ICU charts, treatment notes and arrange admission management and discharge of patients seen in emergency department and outpatient department in consultation with supervisors.
  • Attend emergencies and perform procedures like management of labour, induction of labour to full delivery, observed and assisted caesarean section, observed and assisted gynecological procedures.
  • Participate in academic activities and topic presentations in ward.

Volunteer

Patients' Welfare Organization (PWA)
, Pakistan
12.2011 - 12.2015
  • Assisted patients in navigating healthcare services, ensuring they received timely medical attention.
  • Organized community outreach programs that educated patients about available resources and support systems particularly thalassemia and tuberculosis.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families, enhancing their overall experience within the healthcare system.
  • Developed and executed multiple fundraising campaigns that raised amounts for patient care initiatives, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills.
  • Successfully coordinated blood donation drives, collaborating with local hospitals and community organizations to increase donor participation.
  • Managed volunteer records and patient registrations using software, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced team performance and improved service delivery to patients.

Education

Master of Public Health/Master of Health Economics, Management & Policy -

University of Newcastle
NSW
08-2025

Basic Life Support -

DOW University of Health Sciences, Tabba Heart Institute
Pakistan
01.2021

Basic Surgical Skills -

DOW University of Health Sciences
Pakistan
08.2016

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

DOW Medical College, DOW University of Health Sciences
Pakistan
01.2016

Skills

  • Incision drainage
  • Wound Debridement
  • Gastric Lavage
  • Foreign body removal from ear and nose
  • Intramuscular injections
  • Intravenous injections
  • Subcutaneous injections
  • Bladder Catheterization
  • Nasogastric Tube Insertion
  • Suturing
  • Removal of non-absorbable suturing
  • Paracentesis
  • High Vaginal Swab
  • Pap smear
  • Basic facial trauma suturing
  • Counselling patients
  • Maintaining doctor-patient relationship
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Explaining procedures
  • Addressing patient concerns
  • Renal Biopsy
  • Intubation
  • Double lumen catheter insertion
  • IABP insertion and removal
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Thoracostomy
  • CVP line insertion
  • CVP measurement
  • Tracheostomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Nasal Packing
  • Pleural Tap
  • Patient care management
  • Treatment planning
  • Clinical assessments
  • Health policy analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Community outreach

Work Practice History

  • General Duty Medical Officer, Rangers Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, 08/2022, 06/2023, Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly., Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills., Assisting in organizing patient referrals and treatment plans.
  • Medical Officer, Tabba Heart Institute, Karachi, Pakistan, 12/2019, 04/2022, The initial presentation, in-house management, heart surgeries and home-discharges till routine follow-ups of patients in clinics., Extensive academic learning and particularly working with discipline and international guidelines along with covid protocols., Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients post-cardiac surgery, ensuring adherence to established protocols., Monitored vital signs and hemodynamic parameters, promptly identifying changes in patient conditions to initiate appropriate interventions., Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies, including titration of vasoactive drugs as per physician orders., Collaborated with cardiothoracic surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
  • Resident Medical Officer, Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation, Karachi, Pakistan, 04/2018, 10/2019, Provided immediate care for patients experiencing acute renal failure, ensuring timely interventions that improved patient outcomes., Collaborated with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patients undergoing dialysis., Conducted thorough assessments of patients presenting with renal-related emergencies, utilizing critical thinking skills to prioritize care based on urgency., Educated patients and families about kidney health management, dialysis procedures, and post-discharge care plans., Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
  • Internship - Medicine & Allied, Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, 10/01/16, 03/31/17, Managed patient history and medical records from time of admission to discharge., Performed various systemic examinations to assist in therapeutic planning for the best treatment., Participation in ward rounds, clinical presentations, seminars, journal club meetings and discussions., Management of critically ill patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation., Observe and assist procedures in Medical ICU like endotracheal intubation, blood gas analysis, central venous line insertion and CVP measurement, lumbar puncture, pleural tap, abdominal paracentesis., Manage pediatrics and neonatal emergencies under the supervision of senior registrars (Paeds ER and HDU).
  • Internship - Surgery & Allied, Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, 04/01/16, 09/30/16, Attend and assist surgical, laparoscopic, emergency operation theatres, endoscopy sessions and surgical procedures (I/V cannulation, ABGs, arterial and venous blood sampling, wound debridement, suturing, incision and drainage)., Maintain surgical ICU charts, treatment notes and arrange admission management and discharge of patients seen in emergency department and outpatient department in consultation with supervisors., Attend emergencies and perform procedures like management of labour, induction of labour to full delivery, observed and assisted caesarean section, observed and assisted gynecological procedures., Participate in academic activities and topic presentations in ward.

Volunteer Community Services

Patients' Welfare Organization (PWA), Pakistan, 12/2011, 12/2015, Assisted patients in navigating healthcare services, ensuring they received timely medical attention., Organized community outreach programs that educated patients about available resources and support systems particularly thalassemia and tuberculosis., Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans tailored to individual needs., Provided emotional support to patients and their families, enhancing their overall experience within the healthcare system., Developed and executed multiple fundraising campaigns that raised amounts for patient care initiatives, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills., Successfully coordinated blood donation drives, collaborating with local hospitals and community organizations to increase donor participation., Managed volunteer records and patient registrations using software, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with organizational standards., Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced team performance and improved service delivery to patients.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/29/92
  • Marital Status: Australian Temporary Residence

References

  • Dr Tazeen Majeed, SFHEA, PhD, MPH, MBBS, Associate Dean Education and Innovation (ADE I), CHMW, The University of Newcastle (UON), +61 2 40420618, +61 2 40420044, tazeen.majeed@newcastle.edu.au, www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/tazeenmajeed
  • Dr Tanmay Bagade, FHEA, PhD, MS O&G, MPH, Interim Program Convener and Course coordinator, School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Tanmay.Bagade@newcastle.edu.au, +61 421 953 639

Clinical Procedural Skills

Incision + drainage, Wound Debridement, Gastric Lavage, Foreign body removal from ear and nose, Intramuscular, Intravenous and Subcutaneous Injections, Bladder Catheterization, Nasogastric Tube Insertion, Suturing & Removal of non-absorbable suturing, Paracentesis (Ascitic Tap), High Vaginal Swab & Pap smear, Basic facial trauma suturing, Counselling patients regarding their conditions, Maintaining a doctor patient relationship with excellent communication skills, Counselling patients regarding the reasons for procedures, potential outcomes, including benefits, risks and complications, explaining the steps of the procedure and addressing the concerns of the patient about the procedure, Renal Biopsy, Intubation, Double lumen catheter insertion, IABP insertion and removal, Chest tube insertion/Thoracostomy, CVP line insertion and CVP measurement, Tracheostomy, Colonoscopy, Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, Lumbar Puncture, Nasal Packing, Pleural Tap

Bridging Programs

  • OET, 01/11/25, Sydney, NSW, Overall score - B
  • AMC MCQ, 11/08/24, Sydney, NSW, Pass
  • Basic Surgical Skills, 08/2016, DOW University of Health Sciences
  • Basic Life Support, 08/2016, 08/2021, DOW University of Health Sciences, Tabba Heart Institute

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Duty Medical Officer

Rangers Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2023

Medical Officer

Tabba Heart Institute
12.2019 - 04.2022

Resident Medical Officer

Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation
04.2018 - 10.2019

Internship - Medicine & Allied

Civil Hospital
10.2016 - 03.2017

Internship - Surgery & Allied

Civil Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2016

Volunteer

Patients' Welfare Organization (PWA)
12.2011 - 12.2015

Master of Public Health/Master of Health Economics, Management & Policy -

University of Newcastle

Basic Life Support -

DOW University of Health Sciences, Tabba Heart Institute

Basic Surgical Skills -

DOW University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

DOW Medical College, DOW University of Health Sciences
Tayyaba Asif