Afrah Talpur
Blue Bell,PA
Summary
Experienced with managing diverse patient populations in hospital settings. Utilizes diagnostic expertise to deliver high-quality care and treatment plans. Strong understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered communication to improve health outcomes.
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in hospital medicine. Skilled in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dependable in delivering results. Known for clinical expertise and effective communication skills. Brings substantial experience in diagnosing and managing patient care with focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving positive outcomes. Renowned for adaptability and reliability in dynamic clinical settings, specializing in patient assessment and treatment planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
Mainline Health- Riddle Hospital
Media, PA
02.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical protocols to improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior staff in hospitalist practices and efficient workflow management.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Collaborated with specialists to create individualized care plans tailored to unique patient needs.
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Assured quality of care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
- Decreased length of stay for hospitalized patients through diligent monitoring of progress and proactive intervention when necessary.
Hospitalist
Commonwealth Health Wilkes-barre General Hospital Pa
Scranton, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Managed ventilated patients carefully, balancing stats and interventions for optimal short- and long-term health.
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, reducing patient wait times and enhancing satisfaction levels.
- Expedited diagnosis and treatment by ordering appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately.
Hospitalist
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to ensure accurate diagnoses and treatment strategies.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Developed strong working relationships with nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
- Checked patient notes and verified diagnoses of residents.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients transitioning between services or facilities through effective communication with all involved healthcare providers.
- Responded to pharmacy calls, phone messages and voicemails and signed discharge summaries to maintain files with updated information.
Per diem work
Geisinger hospital
Jersey Shore, PA
12.2022 - Current
- Per diem work with Geisinger hospital jersey shore pa, muncy williamsport pa and lewistown pa
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Pennstate health st joseph hospital
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Hospitalist - nocturnist
Thomas jefferson abington hospital
Abington, PA
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Mentor junior staff on best practices in clinical decision-making and patient management.
- worked a nocturnist with team of 4 APPs and two physicians.
- Evaluate and manage complex cases, ensuring timely interventions for critical patients.
- Handled as many as 20 patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
Female Medical Officer
People Primary Health Initiative (PPHI)
Hyderabad, Pakistan
12.2014 - 05.2015
Medical Officer
City Care Hospital
Hyderabad, Pakistan
07.2014 - 12.2014
House Officer Pediatrics
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
Hyderabad, Pakistan
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Dr. Akbar M. Nizamani (FCPS)
House Officer OB/GYN Department
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
Jamshoro, Pakistan
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Dr. Raheel Sikander (FCPS)
House Officer - Plastic surgery Department
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
Jamshoro, Pakistan
02.2013 - 04.2013
- Dr. Mahesh Kumar (FCPS)
Education
M.B.B.S. - Medical School
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
Jamshoro, PakistanSkills
- Patient safety
- Ethical practice
- Resource utilization
- Hospital medicine
- Patient assessment
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Professional demeanor
- Stress management
- Resident training
- Treatment Planning
- Palliative care
- Discharge planning
- In-house patient care
- Bedside manner
- Internal medicine
- Clinical decision making
- Team development
Certification
- ACLS active until 5/30/2027
- BLS active till 5/30/2027
- Nihss certification
- IM BOARD certified 8/2022 until 2032
Languages
English
Sindhi
Urdu
Hindi
Panjabi
Interests
1-Reading: Reality based novels, current affairs, new published articles, 2-Watching TV: news, documentaries, Reality based movies, historic movies, 3-Sports: badminton, volley ball and football, 4-Traveling: I love to travel and explore the nature, wherever I visit, 5-Painting: I enjoy painting cartoon characters, drawing sketches of objects and buildings
Timeline
Hospitalist
Mainline Health- Riddle Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Pennstate health st joseph hospital
01.2025 - 12.2025
Hospitalist
Commonwealth Health Wilkes-barre General Hospital Pa
08.2024 - Current
Hospitalist
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Per diem work
Geisinger hospital
12.2022 - Current
Hospitalist - nocturnist
Thomas jefferson abington hospital
09.2022 - 12.2024
Female Medical Officer
People Primary Health Initiative (PPHI)
12.2014 - 05.2015
Medical Officer
City Care Hospital
07.2014 - 12.2014
House Officer Pediatrics
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
11.2013 - 05.2014
House Officer OB/GYN Department
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
05.2013 - 10.2013
House Officer - Plastic surgery Department
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
02.2013 - 04.2013
M.B.B.S. - Medical School
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
Research
- 03/01/2011 - 12/30/2011 Medical Research Center at LUMHS, Pakistan Research Volunteer with Dr Ali Muhammad Waryah, MBBS PhD
- May 2018 Published a Peer Reviewed Online Publication Topic: Marijuana use during pregnancy. https://juniperpublishers.com/online-submission.php
- 2019 Afrah Talpur, Snigdha Reddy Bendaram, ali Hafiz Walji Topic: Metastatic Papillary Carcinoma Gone wild Clinical vignette abstract ACP New Jersey abstract competition 2019
- 2020 Pandya, M; Nwachukwu O; Young D; Rajwani A; Wazzan N; Noori M; Alyacoub R; Kanakadandi S; Cedeno Mendoza R; Ayad S; Bendaram S; Talpur A Topic: Improving Compliance With Screening Of Diabetic complications In The Resident Clinic Poster presentation on Research Day 2020 Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Trinitas Regional Medical Center
- 2020 Talpur A, Ali Hafiz Walji, Latika Patel, Michelle Cholankeril Topic: Appendiceal Goblet Cell Carcinoid: A Treatment Enigma Poster presentation on Research Day
- 2020 Ejikeme Chidinma, Talpur Afrah, Fabian Emilio, Patel Latika Topic: Try to avoid getting HIT, when you can't avoid getting HIT Case report abstract presentation on Research Day 2020 Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - Department of Internal Medicine. Trinitas Regional Medical Center
- August 2020 Sherif Elkattawy, Ramez Alyacoub, Muhammad Atif Masood Noori, Afrah Talpur, Karim Khimani Topic: A Rare Complication of Myocardial Infarction: Ventricular Septal Defect Published: Cureus,8/13/2020, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.9725
- 2021 published Sherif Elkattawy, Sarah Ayad, Iman El-Feki, Xutong Guo, Edmund Appiah-Kubi, Afrah Talpur, William Kessler, Topic: 5q Deletion Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review
- 2023 published a case report Topic: Metastatic Papillary Carcinoma Gone wild. Authors khulood talpur , ambreen soomro , afrah talpur Link: https://www.jofem.org/index.php/jofem/article/view/764/284284673
Training and Experiences
- 07/01/2019- 06/30/2022 Resident Physician Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Internal Medicine Residency Program. Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ
- 08/01/2018 – 03/25/2019 Observership Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ, USA
- 03/01/2018 – 09/15/2018 Observership Elizabeth Medical Associates, LLC, Elizabeth, NJ, USA Elena Dragun, M.D.
- 02/30/2018 USMLE Step 2 CS Exam preparation
- 02/01/2017 - 01/30/2018 Observership Keansburg Medical Associates, LLC, Keansburg, NJ, USA Vanessa M. Abrina, M.D.