Dr. Hajira Shamnad

• Performed initial assessments and triage of patients presenting with a wide variety of medical and surgical emergencies.
• Participated in assessment and management of trauma patients, including those involved in motor vehicle accidents, falls, and other traumatic injuries.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies, imaging scans (X-rays, CT scans), and electrocardiograms (ECGs), to aid in patient assessment and management.
• Performed basic procedural skills relevant to emergency medicine, such as wound suturing
• Communicated effectively with patients and their families, providing information, reassurance, and support during stressful situations.

Clinical Duties:

• Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations.
• Assisted in diagnosis and management of various cardiac conditions such as STEMI, NSTEMI, Acute Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure under supervision of senior physicians.
• Interpreted electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other diagnostic tests.
• Participated in patient rounds and case discussions with the cardiology team.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses of patients admitted in CCU.

Patient Education:

• Provided education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
• Offered counseling on risk factor modification, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.

• Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
• Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
• Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients.
• Assisted in surgeries and other medical procedures with focus on increasing knowledge and skill.
• Worked with multi-disciplinary team to develop patient treatment plans for patients.