Astha Jakir
Summary
Adept in compassionate communication and patient care, my tenure at all of my volunteer experiences honed my clinical judgment and teamwork abilities. Demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and confidentiality, I enhanced clinic efficiency and patient experience, underpinned by a solid foundation in CPR/AED certification and patient support skills. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Job Shadow
Next Health - Dr. Mahsin Habib
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed effective communication skills while interacting with diverse patient populations daily.
- Maintained a strong focus on infection control practices throughout all aspects of patient care delivery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Contributed to a positive healthcare environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients.
- Supported physicians during procedures, providing critical assistance for successful outcomes.
- Increased clinic efficiency by organizing patient files and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Exemplified exceptional professionalism by consistently adhering to ethical standards set forth within the field of medicine.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosing and treating patients, ensuring accurate medical care.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
Hospital Volunteer
Inova Loudoun Medical Campus
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with patient transport, ensuring timely arrival to appointments and reducing wait times.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of comfort and understanding.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate care and assistance during hospital visits.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Provided administrative support by filing documents, coordinating charts and answering phones.
- Managed inventory of supplies for assigned unit, maintaining adequate stock levels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations of patients, adapting approaches based on individual needs.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers through accurate message relay and translation services when needed.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Physician Shadow
PrimaPatient - Dr. Mamta Ojha
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed effective communication skills while interacting with diverse patient populations daily.
- Maintained a strong focus on infection control practices throughout all aspects of patient care delivery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supported physicians during procedures, providing critical assistance for successful outcomes.
- Increased clinic efficiency by organizing patient files and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Exemplified exceptional professionalism by consistently adhering to ethical standards set forth within the field of medicine.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosing and treating patients, ensuring accurate medical care.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
Hospital Volunteer
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with patient transport, ensuring timely arrival to appointments and reducing wait times.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of comfort and understanding.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate care and assistance during hospital visits.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Provided administrative support by filing documents, coordinating charts and answering phones.
- Managed inventory of supplies for assigned unit, maintaining adequate stock levels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations of patients, adapting approaches based on individual needs.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers through accurate message relay and translation services when needed.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
COVID-19 Camp Volunteer
Arjun Medical Center, PC
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Supported camp staff in organizing and executing daily schedules, ensuring smooth operations at all times.
- Collected health information and assisted qualified patients with registration for COVID-19 vaccination.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to service excellence.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Registered patients for vaccination into the system.
- Helped patients with queries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Broad Run High School
Ashburn, VA06.2024
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Patient support
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Safety
- Clinical judgment
- Patient confidentiality
- Punctual and Reliable
- Patient Care
- Patient records
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Mobility Assistance
Certification
CPR, First Aid, AED
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Limited Working
Timeline
Hospital Volunteer
Inova Loudoun Medical Campus
06.2023 - 08.2023
Job Shadow
Next Health - Dr. Mahsin Habib
04.2023 - 01.2024
Physician Shadow
PrimaPatient - Dr. Mamta Ojha
06.2022 - 08.2022
Hospital Volunteer
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
01.2022 - 04.2022
COVID-19 Camp Volunteer
Arjun Medical Center, PC
04.2021 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Broad Run High School
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