Meher Ul Nisa Sahira
Munster,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented medical professional with a robust foundation in clinical documentation and patient care. Proven ability to navigate diverse healthcare environments, ensuring accurate data abstraction and compliance with quality standards. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Intern
Iowa Specialty Hospital
Clarion, Iowa
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Coordinated patient care under Michael McLoughlin, MD in internal medicine to ensure treatment plan adherence.
- Acquired knowledge of clinical setting in United States and disease protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and support.
Clinical Intern
Suraya Azeem Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in performing medical procedures at Suraya Azeem Hospital under guidance of Liaqat Ali.
- Assisted medical staff with patient assessments and basic care tasks.
- Observed and documented patient conditions during daily rounds.
Telemedicine Intern
R-Endocrinology
Hamilton township, NJ
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Cultivated professional communication and interviewing skills collaborating with R-Endocrinology team under Syed Wajih Rizvi, M.D.
- Clinical Asst. Professor in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at UMDNJ, Chief at R Endocrinology and CEO of R Research in New Jersey.
- Assisted in patient intake and data entry for medical records.
- Supported staff in preparing patient care plans and follow-up schedules.
Volunteer
Córdoba Health Care
Peoria, USA
07.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted uninsured and underprivileged patients at Cordoba Health Care under mentorship of renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Wasim Ellahi.
- Assisted healthcare staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Provided friendly support to patients and families during visits.
Medical Intern
OSF/Methodist
Peoria, USA
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported Dr. Ibrahim Shamsi in executing daily medical procedures, enhancing patient care quality.
- Assisted with patient intake and documentation processes in busy hospital environment.
- Supported healthcare professionals during patient examinations and procedures.
- Observed and recorded vital signs for patient monitoring and care.
Clinical Intern
Surayya Azeem Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Assisted in performing medical procedures at Suraya Azeem Hospital under guidance of Liaqat Ali.
- Assisted medical staff with patient assessments and basic care tasks.
- Observed and documented patient conditions during daily rounds.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely medication administration.
- Engaged with families to provide information about care processes and updates.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Developed strong knowledge of current clinical best practices and individual and group counseling techniques.
Medical Officer
Farooq Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Surgical Assistance: Assisted consultant surgeons in operating rooms across diverse general, vascular, and endocrine procedures, including laparoscopic and open cholecystectomies, thyroidectomies, and limb amputations.
- Pre- & Post-Operative Patient Care: Prepped patients for surgery, verified surgical consent, and monitored post-operative recovery and vital signs.
- Clinical Rounds & Patient Assessment: Participated in daily consultant-led ward rounds, taking detailed medical histories, performing physical examinations, and executing treatment plans for admitted patients.
- Inpatient & Workflow Management: Managed complete admission and discharge processes, updated patient records, and coordinated timely patient handoffs across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Diagnostic & Academic Support: Managed pre-op and post-op lab work, assisted in evaluating medical student clinical assessments, and contributed to department clinical conferences and case presentations.
Critical Care/ICU
Farooq Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2015 - 08.2015
- Operated medical equipment to support critical care needs.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to critical care practices.
Maternity Rotation
Farooq Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2015 - 06.2015
- Completed maternity rotation, gaining practical skills in maternal care and patient support.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
MBBS -
Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College
Lahore, PakistanSkills
- Patient care and support
- Quality care management
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Vital signs tracking
- Patient and family education
- Clinical coordination
- Medical terminology expertise
- Healthcare teamwork and collaboration
- Data abstraction and documentation review
- Accurate data entry skills
- Electronic medical records (EMR) proficiency
- PHI management practices
- Healthcare quality standards knowledge
- Decision making and problem-solving
- Task management and organization
- Critical thinking abilities
- Adaptability in healthcare settings
- Effective communication skills
- Patient scheduling efficiency
Certification
- MBBS (Bachelors of Medicine & Bachelors of Surgery)
- ECFMG Registered
- USMLE Step 1
- OET (medicine)
- MiniCEX for the Pathways for ECFMG
Languages
- English
- Urdu
- Hindi (spoken)
- Saraiki
- Punjabi
Medical Research And Field Visits
- Medical Research, 07/01/14 - 08/31/14, Research Assistant, Supported community medicine research under faculty supervision, contributing to data collection, clinical information review, and organized documentation for public health analysis under supervision of Prof. Naheed Humayun Sheikh (Head of Department of Community Medicine).
- Community Field Visits, Government Alimentary School, Ramkot Raiwind Road, Lahore, 06/01/14, Reviewed school health conditions and disease patterns among students, strengthening observational assessment, public health documentation, and detail-focused reporting skills.
- Community Field Visits, Bata Shoe Factory, 06/01/14, Assessed workplace health conditions and common diseases among workers, building experience in structured observation, health data review, and documentation.
- Community Field Visits, Anti-Rabies Center, 05/01/14, Reviewed vaccination schedules and dosing practices, reinforcing accuracy, record review, and attention to clinical detail.
- Community Field Visits, Rural Health Center (RHC), 04/01/14, Reviewed vaccination schedules and dosing practices, reinforcing accuracy, record review, and attention to clinical detail.
- Community Field Visits, Maternal and Child Health Vaccination Center (MHC), 04/01/14, Observed maternal and child vaccination services, supporting understanding of immunization workflows, public health records, and clinical documentation practices.
- Community Field Visits, Basic Health Unit (BHU), 03/01/14, Assessed mortality and birth rate patterns, reviewed health services provided at the unit, and identified public health concerns and potential solutions through careful analysis and documentation.
Timeline
Medical Intern
Iowa Specialty Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Intern
Suraya Azeem Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
Telemedicine Intern
R-Endocrinology
03.2020 - 04.2020
Volunteer
Córdoba Health Care
07.2019 - 06.2019
Medical Intern
OSF/Methodist
05.2019 - 06.2019
Clinical Intern
Surayya Azeem Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2017
Medical Officer
Farooq Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2016
Critical Care/ICU
Farooq Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2015
Maternity Rotation
Farooq Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2015
MBBS -
Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College