Gousia Shoukat
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced medical professional with strong background in urgent care. Skilled in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management, delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Known for effective team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing clinical needs. Strong interpersonal skills, patient-centered approach, and commitment to achieving optimal results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Urgent Care Physician
Denver Health Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- I diagnose and treat a wide range of urgent medical conditions, ensuring timely patient care.
- I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- I implement evidence-based protocols to enhance quality of care and improve patient outcomes.
- I precept resident physicians as well as international physician learners and provided guidance on complex clinical cases and procedures.
Urgent Care Physician - Per Diem
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - 10.2024
- I worked 4, 6 or 8 hour shifts as needed in an urgent care setting to provide full-scope urgent medical care to patients. I communicated with on call medical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the well-being of the patients. I documented the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action in a timely manner using Epic EMR.
Urgent Care Physician
Optum
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided acute care services to a diverse pediatric, adolescent and adult population in a busy urgent care facility.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of acute illness including but not limited to viral and bacterial respiratory infections, pulmonary issues, musculoskeletal injuries, urinary tract issues, women's and men's health issues. I performed simple procedures including incision and drainage, suturing and overseeing splinting.
- I was responsible for determining if a patient requires a higher level of care for further evaluation of suspected cardiac issues, strokes, embolisms, sepsis. I ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic testing and prescribed medication. I counseled patients on health management and illness prevention and make timely referrals to specialists. Maintained accurate and timely documentation using Allscripts EMR. I worked closely with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, other mid level providers, RNs, LPNs and medical assistants to ensure the delivery of quality care.
Urgent Care Fellow
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
- I worked as an urgent care fellow under observation/perception in the Emergency Department to address and provide treatment to acute care issues. I trained in suture, ultrasound, radiology, pain management, ACLS, PALS, and splinting/casting. I performed procedures but not limited to laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting/ casting, foreign object removal. I participated in onsite rotations in orthopedic, ENT, radiology, and urgent care and offsite rotations in dermatology, ophthalmology, and dental. I maintained accurate and timely documentation using Cerner EMR.
Family Medicine Resident Physician
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
07.2019 - 06.2022
- I served as Chief Resident during my final year of residency training. I collaborated with other physicians and specialists and health care providers to provide well rounded care for diverse patients both in an outpatient and inpatient setting. I performed minor in office procedures but not limited to such as circumcision, IUD insertion and removal, Nexplanon insertion and removal.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, California07.2012
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico07.2018
M.D. - Family Medicine Residency
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Odessa, TX06-2022
M.D. - Urgent Care Fellowship
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, CA07-2023
Timeline
Urgent Care Physician
Denver Health Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Urgent Care Physician
Optum
10.2023 - 10.2024
Urgent Care Physician - Per Diem
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - 10.2024
Urgent Care Fellow
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
Family Medicine Resident Physician
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
07.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
University of California Berkeley
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
M.D. - Family Medicine Residency
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
M.D. - Urgent Care Fellowship
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Honors and Awards
Chief Resident, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Family Medicine Residency; Odessa, TX; July 2021-June 2022.
First Place, Poster Presentation, 31st Annual Permian Basin Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Research Day; Odessa, TX; May 2022.
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American Board of Family Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine
Licensure and Certifications
Colorado State Medical 05/2025
American Board of Family Medicine – Board Certified 06/22
BLS/ACLS 10/2024
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