Abdur Rehman Aqeel
Lorena
Summary
Versatile and hardworking professional with 5+ years of experience caring for diverse conditions. Committed to leveraging knowledge of industry equipment and technology to support diagnosis and treatment. In-depth knowledge of Family Medicine and Inpatient care for hospitalized patients. Patient-focused Physician specializing in Family Medicine, providing high quality, personal levels of healthcare to patients in outpatient and inpatient clinical environments. Savvy business mind coupled with recognized medical skills resulting in 5+ years of successful practice. Warm, caring approach to patients and persistent in finding best treatment options available.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Assured quality of care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborated with outpatient care providers to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care for patients.
- Developed strong working relationships with nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
Hospitalist
Ascension St John
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and tests such as x-rays, ultrasounds and stress tests to manage patient care.
- Maintained patient medical records using Cerner.
- Communicated with primary care physicians to discuss and determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
- Conducted preoperative evaluations to advise surgeons of patient risk status and recommended interventions to minimize risks.
- Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Family Medicine Resident Physician
California Hospital Medical Center
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions including Heart Failure, Diabetes and HTN.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Monitored patients recovering post-operatively from complex surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.
- Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body.
- Treated patients undergoing substance abuse treatment, detoxification and recovery in in-patient treatment facility.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Delivered on-call care in large hospital day and night for multiple consecutive days.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
- More than 800 patient encounters on med surg and telemetry floors
- More than 150 ICU patient encounters
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Prime Healthcare Services
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Carefully reviewed patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- Managed electronic clinical documentation and uploaded changes or updates using Epic, Cerner, and several other EMRs.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
- Explained to entire healthcare team importance of providing in-depth, accurate medical records and documentation
- Determined quality of care provided to patients through careful assessment of medical documentation.
General Practitioner
Basic Health Unit
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories to provide best-in-class and individualized care.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Advised patients on post-treatment care options, at-home plans and effective rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with nurses to triage and prioritize patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
- Consulted with patients about special needs, cares and concerns throughout treatments.
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care.
- Developed evidence-based pain management plans prescribing minimal opioid pain medications.
Intern Doctor
Arnaldo Milian Castro Hospital
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Monitored patient vitals.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Maintained awareness of advances in modern medicine, including computerized diagnostic equipment, data processing technology, sanitation protocol and life support machinery.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM)
Havana, Cuba02.2014
Associate of Science - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Maximo Santiago Haza
Matanzas, Cuba02.2008
Associate of Science - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Government College University Lahore (GCU)
Lahore, Pakistan06.2006
Skills
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Treatment regimens
- Bedside care
- Patient safety
- Patient counseling
- Pain management
- Care and treatment education
Certification
Current valid certification of ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP.
Additional Information
Member of Society of Hospital Medicine
Member of American College of Physicians
Member of AAFP
Languages
Able to speak fluently multiple languages including English, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Timeline
Hospitalist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Hospitalist
Ascension St John
08.2022 - 08.2023
Family Medicine Resident Physician
California Hospital Medical Center
06.2019 - 07.2022
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Prime Healthcare Services
05.2018 - 06.2019
General Practitioner
Basic Health Unit
03.2014 - 03.2017
Intern Doctor
Arnaldo Milian Castro Hospital
02.2013 - 02.2014
M.D. - Medicine
Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM)
Associate of Science - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Maximo Santiago Haza
Associate of Science - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Government College University Lahore (GCU)
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