Gila Askarinam
Pikesville,MD
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FNP Student
Sinai Community Care
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and physical exams under preceptor supervision.
- Assisted with prenatal, postpartum, and gynecologic care, including history taking, vital signs, and patient education.
- Participated in contraceptive counseling, prenatal visits, and routine screenings (Pap smears, STI testing).
- Assisted with minor procedures such as IUD insertion/removal, colposcopy, and wound care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans and follow-up strategies.
- Provided patient education on reproductive health, prenatal care, and family planning.
FNP Student
Xpress Pediatrics
Baltimore , MD
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed focused pediatric assessments and physical examinations for acute complaints, including fever, URI symptoms, otitis media, rashes, and minor injuries.
- Developed differential diagnoses and treatment plans under preceptor supervision, including medication selection and dosing.
- Provided caregiver education on symptom management, return precautions, and age-appropriate anticipatory guidance.
- Documented visits in the electronic medical record and coordinated follow-up care as needed.
FNP Student
Dr. Berger's Family Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Additional hours 05/2025- 08/2025
- Performing patient assessments and physical exams.
- Diagnoses and treatment planning with a preceptor.
- Patient education.
- Medication management.
Registered Nurse, Urology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD- Full Time
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, laboratory review, and focused urologic histories.
- Performed bladder scans, flow studies, and post-void residual measurements to support diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning.
- Assisted with and managed postoperative voiding trials, catheter care, and suprapubic tube management using sterile technique.
- Prepared patients for in-office urologic procedures, including cystoscopies, vasectomies, and fiducial marker placement.
- Assisted physicians during cystoscopies and minor urologic procedures, ensuring patient safety and procedural efficiency.
- Provided patient education on clean intermittent catheterization, postoperative care, and procedural expectations.
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Ezra Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY- Full Time
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Collected and documented patient histories, vital signs, and clinical data to support assessment and treatment.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, PPD placement, vaccinations, medication reconciliation, and patient education per standing orders.
- Assisted with examinations and diagnostic testing and collaborated with providers, pharmacies, and laboratories to coordinate care.
Education
MSN/FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2025
Bachelor of Science - BSN, RN
Touro College of Health Sciences
Brooklyn, NY06.2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient-centered care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time Management
- EHR experience: Epic, eClinicalWorks
- Bilingual English/Farsi
Certification
BLS Certified- American Heart Association
OSHA and HIPPA certified
References
Available upon request
Timeline
FNP Student
Sinai Community Care
02.2025 - 05.2025
FNP Student
Xpress Pediatrics
11.2024 - 02.2025
FNP Student
Dr. Berger's Family Medicine
09.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Urology
Johns Hopkins University
08.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Ezra Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
MSN/FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - BSN, RN
Touro College of Health Sciences