Tadros Guirguis
2043 20th St Astoria ,NY
Summary
I'm a highly motivated and committed individual with a proven history of superior performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. While I've been fortunate to achieve success in the past, I recognize that there is always room for improvement and I remain humble in the face of new challenges. I possess strong multitasking and prioritization skills and can work well with little or no supervision. As a detail-oriented professional with a medical background and experience in team-building, I'm eager to contribute my skills to a deadline-driven environment. I'm knowledgeable and skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. As an independent worker with extensive medical experience and a fastidious nature, I'm dedicated to providing optimal patient care and take great pride in my work I believe that success is a team effort and am committed to working collaboratively to achieve common goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mount Sinai Health System
New York, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Clinical Instructor
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Research Assistant Dept of Organic & Biochemistry
Long Island University Brooklyn
04.2022 - Current
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
EMT
Richmond County Ambulance
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Recorded situational triages, medication administration and patient statuses using EMR to collect data on EMT effectiveness and emergency preparedness.
- Responded to over 12 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures
Medical Assistant
EH Reliable Medical PC
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Measured patient pulse oximetry
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments
EKG Technician
Optimum Heart Associates
Ridgewood, NY
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Provided instruction on Holter monitor and connected patient to analyzer.
- Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
- Scheduled patients for testing and conducted follow up calls to confirm and answer questions.
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
- Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
- Reviewed patient medical history, previous cardiac tests completed and prior surgeries performed.
Home Health Care Aide
International Home Care Services Of New York,LLC
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
Pharmacy Manager
Pyramids Pharmacy
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Supervised team of four pharmacy technicians
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement
- Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors
Pharmacy Technician
Coney Island Chemist
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Authorization requests.
- Arabic translations.
- Insurance-related paperwork.
- Making appointments.
- Billing.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Processed over 400 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY05.2023
High School Diploma -
William Cullen Bryant High School
Long Island City, NY06.2017
Skills
- Medical office administration
- Insurance claims
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Phlebotomy
- Assisting with physical exams
- Problem Solving
- Task Delegation
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Emergency Management
- Administering Medication
- Triaging
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Team Leadership
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Management
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Self-Motivated
- Complaint resolution
- Creative problem solving
- Arabic translation
- Data Collection
- Project Management
- Running Experiments
- Event Planning
- Managing Laboratory Supplies
Respiratory Therapy student
Respiratory Therapy Student October 2021 - May 2023
Clinical Sites:
Bellevue Hospital, Cony Island Hospital , Brooklyn Hospital, St Barnabas Hospital, Lincoln Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, Weill Cornell Hospital.
Deliver direct care to patients in different hospital settings including emergency department, ICUs, and patient floors. Conduct physical examinations to evaluate patients' condition. Administer a range of treatments like aerosol, nebulizer, tracheostomy care, mucous clearance therapy, suctioning, and lung expansion therapy. Monitor and adjust ventilator settings for patients on ventilators. Take arterial blood samples and evaluate arterial blood gases. Assist during intubation and extubation procedures on patients. Administer respiratory treatments to patients. Aid in patient transportation and bronchoscopies. Participate in apnea tests. Record patient data and observations accurately. Provide exceptional patient care at the bedside. . Experienced with various ventilators such as PB 840 vent, Servo U vent, Trilogy vent, V60 BiPAP, iNOMax, Chest Vest, Cough Assist, Metaneb, Airvo2, MaxTech, and other respiratory equipment.
Clinical Rotations:
Adult Pulmonary Clinic, Pulmonary Function Testing, Airway (Intubation), EMS (Ambulance observation), Cardiovascular Physician’s Office, Pulmonary/ Cardiac Rehabilitation (Long term ventilation), Home Care, Discharge Planning, Bronchoscopies, Cardiac Catheterization, Noninvasive Cardiology, HFOV and ECMO.
Clinical Hours:
Adult ICU (ER, MICU, CVICU, Neurology, SICU, Trauma slot, Hyperbaric and Burn): >1200 hours
ER: 200 hours
Pediatric ICU: 60 hours
Surgical ICU: 160
Medical ICU: 170
Trauma Slot: 180
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist(06-23-06-28)
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (06-23-06-28)
- Mandated Reporter Training( February 2021 to Present)Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment. Sponsored by the New York Office of Children and Family Services.
- Responsible Conduct of Research by COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE.
- Parkinson's Disease Awareness Training for Fitness Professionals (APDA)
- Competence in the curriculum and skills as put forth by the faculty of the university of colorado school of medicine.
- Licensed Phlebotomy Technician (2021 - Current)
- Certified BLS, American Heart Associate (2021- Current)
- Certified ACLS , American Heart Associate (2021- Current)
- Certified pharmacy Technician 2016-2018
- NCET - ECG Technician( 2021-current)
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician( 2021-current)
- NYC Naloxone administration training
- certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Associate (2021- Current)
Volunteering
- Hospitality volunteer at Maimonides medical center. (2020-2021)
- Medical assistant / student at optimum heart associates. ( 2021-current)
- Midnight run with St. George coptic orthodox church. (2019-current)
- Emergency Room Volunteer -University Of Colorado School Of Medicine – Fort Collins, CO ( 2021)
- YWCA volunteer. ( 2020)
- Member of the Medical committee volunteer at St. George coptic orthodox church. (2018-current)
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
A1
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mount Sinai Health System
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Long Island University
08.2023 - Current
Research Assistant Dept of Organic & Biochemistry
Long Island University Brooklyn
04.2022 - Current
EMT
Richmond County Ambulance
08.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
EH Reliable Medical PC
01.2021 - 01.2023
EKG Technician
Optimum Heart Associates
01.2021 - 12.2022
Home Health Care Aide
International Home Care Services Of New York,LLC
11.2019 - 12.2020
Pharmacy Manager
Pyramids Pharmacy
02.2018 - 10.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Coney Island Chemist
05.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Long Island University
High School Diploma -
William Cullen Bryant High School