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Omer Al Najafi

Summary

Seeking Chief Resident position is a privilege comes with huge responsibility. Being a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, which for that I can see myself perfect fit for the job. I have been always organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and possess willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Based on my experience, I can tell that I have the ability to create a positive culture aligned with the program vision for a an ideal learning environment where residents enjoy practicing medicine at the workplace.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Physician, Internal Medicine

Northwell Health At Mather Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Actively participated in departmental meetings to discuss complex cases, sharing insights and receiving feedback from colleagues to enhance clinical decision-making skills.
  • Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Evaluated medication effectiveness through diligent monitoring of patient responses, adjusting prescriptions as needed for optimal results.
  • Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
  • Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
  • Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
  • Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.

General Practitioner

Iraqi Ministry Of Health
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Improved diagnostic accuracy through diligent attention to detail when reviewing lab results and imaging studies.
  • Mentored medical students and residents, fostering their growth as future healthcare providers.
  • Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.

Medical Head

Sanofi Pasteur
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to minimize potential legal liabilities within the department while enhancing overall patient safety levels.
  • Created a supportive work environment that fostered collaboration and open communication among staff members.
  • Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
  • Developed a comprehensive training program for medical staff, leading to improved clinical skills and patient outcomes.
  • Developed alliances with internal departments resulting in improved communication and performance throughout region.
  • Directed strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with broader organizational objectives.
  • Developed quarterly and yearly objectives, goals and budgets in addition to devising suggestions to decrease spending.
  • Attended healthcare conferences to stay abreast of evolution of technology and implemented improvements in practice.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Educated and mentored more than 20 certified physicians and pharmacists.
  • Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day focused activities such as preventive care, new business development, and clients relations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Internal Medicine Resident

Iraqi Ministry Of Health
07.2015 - 07.2018
  • Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patients'' histories which aided in providing accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
  • Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
  • Trained and supervised medical students and subordinate staff in using medical equipment and software.

Senior Resident

Northwell Health At Mather Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Served as an educational resource for residents and medical students, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
  • Anticipated patients' needs, conducted discharge planning and created individualized disease management and prevention plans.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of care across multiple settings.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
  • Collaborated with care team to develop assessment and treatment plans.
  • Managed challenging ethical dilemmas with professionalism, utilizing appropriate decision-making models while prioritizing patient autonomy and wellbeing.
  • Accurately documented all aspects of patient care within electronic medical records system for proper record-keeping purposes.
  • Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
  • Built strong relationships with residents through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Mentored and guided residents to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Evaluated residents needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Regular team meetings pre- and post-rounds, to grow confidence and be aligned with management plans among team members.

Senior Resident

Northwell Health At Mather Hospital
07.2023 - Current
  • Served as an educational resource for residents and medical students, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
  • Anticipated patients' needs, conducted discharge planning and created individualized disease management and prevention plans.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of care across multiple settings.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
  • Collaborated with care team to develop assessment and treatment plans.
  • Managed challenging ethical dilemmas with professionalism, utilizing appropriate decision-making models while prioritizing patient autonomy and wellbeing.
  • Accurately documented all aspects of patient care within electronic medical records system for proper record-keeping purposes.
  • Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
  • Built strong relationships with residents through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Mentored and guided residents to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Evaluated residents needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Regular team meetings pre- and post-rounds, to grow confidence and be aligned with management plans among team members.

Senior House Officer

Iraqi Ministry Of Health
07.2013 - 07.2015

- Emergency Room responsibilities: Assessing all emergency cases, ordering and analyzing diagnostic investigations, administering and prescribing
appropriate courses of treatment, and first aid management to all cases.
Did several emergency procedures, such as paracentesis, pleurocentesis, NG tube insertion, endotracheal intubation, IV cannulation, CV line insertion,
urinary catheter insertion, EKGs, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Outpatient clinic: responsible for entailed medical history taking, conducting diagnostic tests, full physical examination, interpreting test results,
and explaining them to patients, discussing possible treatment methods, prescribing medications, and write specific referral letters if necessary.
- Inpatient ward, critical care, and CCU: 24 hours follow-up for the patients until discharged and present each case on morning rounds.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

University of Baghdad, College of Medicine
Baghdad, Iraq
07.2013

Skills

  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Ethical Practice
  • Clinic management
  • Motivational Skills and Intake processing
  • Strategic Planning, Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Performance reviewing
  • Team Development
  • Negotiation and Goal Setting
  • Computer Skills (Information technology ,Microsoft office, programming)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • ECFMG certified
  • Strategic Thinking Journey (analyzing, planning, and Executing)
  • Power of communication Skills in Customer Care
  • Compliance Policies and Procedures
  • Advance Selling Skills (multiple training courses)
  • Leadership Engagement and Personality Types Interpretation


Timeline

Senior Resident

Northwell Health At Mather Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Resident Physician, Internal Medicine

Northwell Health At Mather Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023

General Practitioner

Iraqi Ministry Of Health
07.2018 - 01.2019

Medical Head

Sanofi Pasteur
01.2016 - 01.2019

Internal Medicine Resident

Iraqi Ministry Of Health
07.2015 - 07.2018

Senior Resident

Northwell Health At Mather Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016

Senior House Officer

Iraqi Ministry Of Health
07.2013 - 07.2015

M.D. - Medicine

University of Baghdad, College of Medicine
  • ECFMG certified
  • Strategic Thinking Journey (analyzing, planning, and Executing)
  • Power of communication Skills in Customer Care
  • Compliance Policies and Procedures
  • Advance Selling Skills (multiple training courses)
  • Leadership Engagement and Personality Types Interpretation


Omer Al Najafi