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Education
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Karine Avetisyan

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

ECFMG-certified physician and former General Surgeon with more than 10 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical and perioperative care. Currently working as a Medical Scribe in the United States with expertise in clinical documentation, electronic medical records, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Strong analytical and organizational skills with a commitment to advancing patient care and clinical research. Seeking a Clinical Research Assistant position within an academic medical center.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Scribe

Garden of Health
Brooklyn, Ny
08.2023 - Current
  • Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record under physician supervision.• Record patient histories, physical examination findings, assessments, and treatment plans.• Review charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation.• Facilitate communication between physicians, staff, and patients.• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality

Caregiver, Special Needs

Nutmeg Home Care
New Britain, CT
09.2013 - 11.2022
  • Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
  • Provided compassionate care to elderly patients, adapting to their individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.

General Surgeon

Erebouni MC
Yerevan, Armenia
09.2005 - 08.2013
  • Provided comprehensive preoperative and postoperative management for surgical patients.• Performed emergency and elective surgical procedures.• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.• Participated in oncology tumor board discussions and treatment planning.• Educated patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and postoperative recovery.• Maintained detailed clinical documentation and medical records

Resident in General Surgery

Yerevan State University Hospital N1
Yerevan, Armenia
09.2002 - 07.2005

• Assisted attending surgeons during operative procedures.

• Provided perioperative and postoperative patient care.

• Performed wound management and suturing techniques.

• Participated in daily rounds and multidisciplinary case discussions.

• Maintained accurate clinical documentation

Education

M.D. - Medicine, Graduated With Honors

Yerevan State Medical University
Yerevan, Armenia

Skills

  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
  • Clinical Documentation

    Medical Terminology

    Microsoft Office Suite

    Literature Review

    PubMed Database Searches

    Data Entry and Record Management

  • Patient Education

Certification

  • ECFMG certification
  • The comprehensive research course from idea to publication

LANGUAGES

Armenian - Native
Russian - Fluent
English
Full Professional

Language

• Armenian — Native

• Russian — Fluent

• English — Professional Working Proficiency

Additional Information

USMLE SCORES

• USMLE Step 1: 241

• USMLE Step 2 CK: 236

Timeline

Medical Scribe

Garden of Health
08.2023 - Current

Caregiver, Special Needs

Nutmeg Home Care
09.2013 - 11.2022

General Surgeon

Erebouni MC
09.2005 - 08.2013

Resident in General Surgery

Yerevan State University Hospital N1
09.2002 - 07.2005

M.D. - Medicine, Graduated With Honors

Yerevan State Medical University