Fady Jaawan
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned and passionate medical professional with demonstrated record of accomplishment in skilled patient evaluation, diagnostics and treatment; and patient and hospital facilitation. Over 15 years of experience in healthcare.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Patient Liaison
Houston Methodist Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitate medical care of VIP patients, athletes, donors, celebrities, politicians, and international patients.
- Utilize learned medical knowledge on a daily basis as I receive medical reports from all around the world that I must read and route to the appropriate medical staff.
- Round on the patients of interest around the hour; provide support to physicians and medical staff.
- Fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking and prompt response to leadership and hospital's main executives.
Neurology/ Rehabilitation Clinical Extern
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing support to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Conducted pre-and post-operative assessments under supervision, contributing to comprehensive surgical planning and recovery measures.
- Examined patients with PMNR residents with a wide spectrum of neurology cases including, MS, CP, ALS, TBI, and spinal cord injuries with spasticity disorders.
- Also provide support as a medical interpreter
- Attended a case presentation over stroke diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- Followed patient rehab process from first day of evaluation to its completion, assist with ordering equipment and providing follow up with outpatient clinics.
Arabic/ Russian Medical Interpreter
Fluent Language Solutions
09.2018 - Current
- Supported healthcare professionals in delivering accurate diagnoses by effectively interpreting detailed medical histories from non-English speaking patients.
- Attend most medical rounds as medical interpreter in both hospital and rehab clinics for different specialties.
- Provided clear and accurate written translations of essential medical documents such as consent forms, discharge instructions, and medication information.
- Collaborated with the clinical team to ensure seamless patient care, streamlining communication processes, and reducing misunderstandings.
Internal Medicine Clinical Extern
La Sante Health Center
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Participated in taking patient histories, obtaining vital signs, conducting physical exams, and making diagnoses.
- Entered patient information, orders for lab work, and diagnostic tests in the eClinicalWorks EMR system.
- Counseled patients about weight loss, diet, and alcohol/smoking cessation.
- Presented cases I oversaw to Dr. Emmanuel Valery
Patent Services Coordinator
Patient Care International/ TIRR Memorial Herman
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted and interpreted for international patients at TIRR Memorial Hermann rehabilitation hospital.
- Translated and explained medical procedures to
patients in their native language. - Assisted with hospital discharge, facilitating transportation, and getting medications and medical supplies.
- Interpreted for medical staff during inpatient therapy sessions.
- Communicated with management and key medical center representatives regarding the admission of prospective patients.
- Accompanied patients during their physical therapy sessions and medical procedures, including changing tracheostomies, feeding tubes, Urodynamic studies, etc.
- Participated in meetings and phone calls between patients' family members and doctors, therapists and other care team members.
- Worked with medical staff to review medical reports for patients overseas to determine if they would be a good candidate for TIRR.
Internal Medicine Clinical Extern
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2018
- I roomed in patients, took their vital signs, conducted full medical.
history and performed physical examinations then presented the cases to the physician. - Discussed management and the follow-up plan.
- Admitted patients with acute emergencies from the clinic to the hospital, when necessary.
- Attended hospital rounds and followed up on inpatients.
- Participated in minor procedures like diagnostic tests, ECG, and wound care.
- Discussed life support and critical care preferences with the
patients, attended nursing home rounds with the attending physician, and experienced progress notes
Internal Medicine Clinical Extern
St. Joseph Medical Center
06.2018 - 07.2018
- 4 weeks of Internal Medicine Clinical Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, under the direct supervision of Dr. Yrigoyen.
- Took a full history, measured vital signs, and conducted physical examinations.
- Conducted minor procedures, and diagnostic tests such as ECG experienced wound care.
- Discussed life support and critical care preferences with the patients.
- Held a presentation over Anemia of chronic disease.
- Attended presentations over Gout and Chronic Kidney diseases.
Clinical Observer
Alexandria Clinic
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Received a wide range of experience with outpatient healthcare under Dr. Mohamed Abdelmoula.
- Verified patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
- Prepared patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking their blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential.
- Counseled patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions regarding surgery.
- Maintained a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Internal Medicine Clinical Extern
Jonas Garcia MD And Associates
05.2017 - 06.2017
- 8 weeks of Internal Medicine Clinical Experience in both inpatient and outpatient setting under the direct supervision of my teaching attending, Dr. Jonas Garcia.
- Admitted patients, took their vital signs and history, examined them and presented them to the physician.
- Participated in inpatient rounds to the hospital and followed up with my patients.
- Attended the morning reports of Baylor College of Medicine.
- Was taught how to read Exercise stress tests and Nuclear stress tests.
- Discussed cases and treatment plans for all patient encounters.
- Learned to prepared with knowledge regarding the underlying Pathophysiology of the diseases, drugs' mechanism of action, and anatomy.
International Patient Liaison/ Medical Referral Sp
Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Accompanied Arabic/Russian patients to their appointments, diagnostic tests, procedures, and surgeries.
- Worked with cancer and transplant patients.
- Studied medical reports received from overseas, summarized them, and sent them to the designated doctors.
- Role was to be the facilitator between the hospital and appropriate embassies, hospitals and patients overseas.
- Participated in many medical conferences at the Texas Medical Center.
- Learned and practiced HIPPA, EMR applications, and Insurance policies.
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Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
North-Western State Medical University
Saint Petersburg, Russia06.2009
Skills
- Patient Care
- Intake procedures
- Disease Prevention
- Clinical assessment
- Documentation And Reporting
- Patient Education
- Treatment Planning
- Effective Communication
- Medical Terminology
- Active Listening
- EMR Software
Timeline
Neurology/ Rehabilitation Clinical Extern
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Senior Patient Liaison
Houston Methodist Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Arabic/ Russian Medical Interpreter
Fluent Language Solutions
09.2018 - Current
Internal Medicine Clinical Extern
La Sante Health Center
08.2018 - 09.2018
Internal Medicine Clinical Extern
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2018
Internal Medicine Clinical Extern
St. Joseph Medical Center
06.2018 - 07.2018
Patent Services Coordinator
Patient Care International/ TIRR Memorial Herman
10.2017 - 09.2018
Clinical Observer
Alexandria Clinic
07.2017 - 08.2017
Internal Medicine Clinical Extern
Jonas Garcia MD And Associates
05.2017 - 06.2017
International Patient Liaison/ Medical Referral Sp
Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2013 - 11.2014
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
North-Western State Medical University
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