Hamza Farooq
Allentown,PA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
St Luke's University Health Network
Allentwon, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Physician Shadow
Dr. Turki & Dr. Saeed
St. Lukes
01.2024 - Current
- Observed physician-patient interactions, communication techniques and bedside manners
- Familiarized myself with basic medical terminology used by physicians during consultations and examinations
- Gained knowledge about different types of healthcare insurance policies and how they affect patients' options for treatment
- Gained better understanding of the variety of diagnosis and patient physician interactions in both Pulmonary and Geriatrics speciality.
Lumber Associate
The Home Depot
Trexlertown
07.2023 - Current
- At Home Depot, I work as a Lumber associate in the Lumber and Construction department, helping customers with their projects that may include wood, building materials, etc
- I cut wood using a vertical panel saw and radial arm saw as well as help restock the department with supplies ranging from lumber and concrete to as small as driveway sealant
- I am able to help any customer with their questions regarding the project they are working on.
Volleyball Coach
MIST
Allentown, PA
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Created drills and exercises to develop agility, strength, coordination, and stamina in volleyball players.
- Developed and implemented individualized training plans for athletes to improve their performance.
- Organized weekly practices and developed strategies to help athletes reach their goals.
- Coached team during tournaments and monitored players' performances during matches.
- Provided feedback to players on technique, strategy, and skill development.
- Encouraged team spirit by motivating players with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Showed athletes proper methods for spiking and serving ball to avoid injuries.
Hospitality and Navigator
St. Luke sacred heart campus
Allentown
06.2021 - 09.2021
- During my time at St. Luke, I was tasked with greeting and navigating new patients and family members throughout the buildings.
- Helped front desk receptionists with paperwork and delivering packages to labs, or other sectors of the buildings.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families.
- Assisted nurses with non-medical tasks, such as delivering meals and running errands.
- Greeted visitors in a friendly manner, offering directions or other assistance as needed.
- Organized patient rooms, restocked supplies, and tidied up common areas.
- Answered phones, took messages, and directed calls to appropriate staff members.
Education
Undergraduate -
Penn State Berks
09.2024
Diploma -
Parkland High School
Allentown, PA06.2022
Skills
- Experience in patient care in the medical field
- Clinical skills
- Clinical Observation
- Adjust to quick and sudden changes in schedule or workload
- Acquired strong typing and computer skills
- Have strong skills enabling proper communication at all levels
- Can provide good customer/patient care
- Able to work with the team effectively
- Able to communicate in four languages
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Patient Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Adaptability
Languages
- Pashto
- Urdu
- English
- Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
St Luke's University Health Network
09.2024 - Current
Volleyball Coach
MIST
01.2024 - 03.2024
Physician Shadow
Dr. Turki & Dr. Saeed
01.2024 - Current
Lumber Associate
The Home Depot
07.2023 - Current
Hospitality and Navigator
St. Luke sacred heart campus
06.2021 - 09.2021
Undergraduate -
Penn State Berks
Diploma -
Parkland High School
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