Rida Fatima
Summary
Adept at gaining knowledge through training, observation and direct experience. Attentive, intelligent and conscientious team player. Desiring to learn procedures, processes and strategies for success in the field of medicine. Motivated individual with strong work ethic and working independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shadowing Student
GI Alliance Of Illinois: Glenview
09.2023 - Current
- Followed gastroenterologist to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for helping patients
- Observed various types of cases and how the doctor treats each differently.
- Documented observations and permanent records to record job specifics, challenges and requirements for becoming a gastroenterologist.
- Maintained connections with medical students on rotations at the clinic
Scribe
Scribe America
08.2023 - Current
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Selected appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records.
- Reviewed records, paperwork, and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
- Accepted dictated notes and produced professional documents with outlined information.
- Reviewed transcribed material for compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Stayed organized and kept detailed records to accurately track progress and patient information.
Shadowing Student/Volunteer
Heartteam - Cardiologist's Office
07.2023 - Current
- Followed cardiologist to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for patients in the clinic.
- Observed doctor handle patients and diagnose cardiovascular diseases/prescribe medication.
- Documented observations and permanent records to record job specifics and challenges.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Volunteered as a scribe and a medical assistant for the doctor
- Prepared necessary order sheets, exam results, Holter Monitors and NightOwls for the doctor
- Performed ECG's on all patients assigned to me
- Roomed patients, documented chief complaints, vitals, and confirmed current medications
- Performed Coumadin tests and 6-minute walk tests (with and without stress) on the patients and uploaded results for the doctor to view
- Billed insurances or patients at the end visits
- Scheduled preceding appointments for the patients after their visits
Organization Creator and Leader - ABM
Islamic Center Of Wheaton
07.2023 - Current
- This group was created by myself and 3 other university students to promote the mental well-being of young girls growing up in a society that is very different from them - our goal is to make these young ladies confident, strong, and well-spoken people as they transition their way into high school
- Implemented well-received activities and events.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
03.2023 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Hospital Volunteer
Advent Health GlenOaks
10.2022 - Current
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
Shadowing Student
Heal Clinical
09.2022 - Current
- Followed medical professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for patient care
- Documented observations and permanent records to record job specifics, challenges and requirements for becoming various kinds of doctors e.g. pediatrician, family medicine, and emergency medicine
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
Shadowing Student
Pre-Health Shadowing
09.2022 - Current
- Followed medical professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for patient care
- Documented observations and permanent records to record job specifics, challenges and requirements for becoming various kinds of doctors e.g. cardiologists, pediatricians, general surgeons
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Learned new note-taking style (SOAPnotes) which is used by medical students
Shadowing Student
Ophthalmologist's Office - Koziol-Thoms Eye Associa
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Followed ophthalmologist (retina specialist) to learn appropriate methods for patient care, diagnosing patients, and treating patients .
- Documented observations and permanent records to record job specifics, challenges and requirements
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Learned different retinal degenerative diseases - wet macular degeneration vs dry macular degeneration
- Observed doctor perform minor procedures - such as injections to the eye for diabetic retinopathy
- Observed clouded cataracts in patients and learned the treatment plan the doctor follows in these cases
- Learned about the procedure for the cataracts surgery
Shadowing Student
SK Clinic - Internal Medicine
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Followed internist and medical students (during their rotations) to learn appropriate methods for solving patient issues and prescribing treatment plans.
- Observed many cases from minor to severe.
- Documented observations, challenges, and requirements to becoming a doctor (explained by medical school students)
- Learned how to take vitals of the patient, carried out any minor tasks asked by the doctor, and observed nurse practitioner drawing bloodwork
Research Volunteer
UIC Endocrinology Department - Cancer Research
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Researched various subjects that were related to project
- Recorded data for research assistants and other documents using Excel, Word, or mostly a Notebook.
- Helped research assistants sort data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
- Learned how to micropipette and treat petri dishes
- Learned more about growth of cancer cells and how obesity leads to a higher probability of developing cancer
- Retrieved mice for the research assistants to carry out their experiment
Shadowing Student
Talkiatry - Psychiatrist's Office
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Followed psychiatrist to learn appropriate methods for solving patient concerns and best practices for treatment
- Observed psychiatrist going through the intake portion of the appointment of the patient - where the doctor asks patient a series of questions in order to better understand what the patient is going through
- Documented observations, challenges and requirements for being a psychiatrist
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Learned about many different disorders and how the questions asked by the doctor are extremely important in diagnosing/treating patients in this field of medicine
- Learned the difficulty of discerning patients who genuinely need help or fake help in order to get a hold of control drugs
- Observed how the doctor handled difficult patients and was authoritative while talking to them
- Learned about the common drugs prescribed for various conditions (for example, Lorezapam or Adderall)
Food Shelters Volunteer
ICNA Chicago
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
Hospital Volunteer
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
DePaul University
Lincoln Park, IL05.2026
High School Diploma -
College Preparatory School of America
Lombard, IL06.2022
Skills
- Document Scanning
- Telephone Etiquette
- Hygiene Practices
- Appointment Setting
- Information Intake
- Blood Analyses
- Time Management
- Recordkeeping Ability
- Punctuality and Work Ethic
- Energetic and Enthusiastic
- Patient Health Information Access
- Mail Sorting and Distribution
- Outpatient Care
Accomplishments
- ISAC ~ Illinois State Scholar Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (Scholarship)
- Recognized by Representative Seth Lewis for the State of Illinois (102nd General Assembly - House of Representatives) Academic Achievement award
- IHSA (Illinois High School Association) for Scholastic Achievement Award
- NSDA Awards ( Speech Academic Year of 2020)
- NHS (National Honors Society) Awards from the (NASSP) National Association of Secondary School Principals consecutively for all 4 years of high school (2019 - 2022)
- IJAS Awards (2020-2021)
- ICTM (Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics) State and Regional Awards
- AMC (American Mathematics Council) Awards (2019-2022)
- WE recognition service with APHUG
- AP (Advanced Placement) Scholar Award Consecutively for 3 years (2020 - 2022)
- Maintained Gold Honor Roll throughout High School
- Dean's List since last three quarters
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician
- Licensed Medical Scribe
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Shadowing Student
GI Alliance Of Illinois: Glenview
09.2023 - Current
Scribe
Scribe America
08.2023 - Current
Shadowing Student/Volunteer
Heartteam - Cardiologist's Office
07.2023 - Current
Organization Creator and Leader - ABM
Islamic Center Of Wheaton
07.2023 - Current
Shadowing Student
Ophthalmologist's Office - Koziol-Thoms Eye Associa
06.2023 - 07.2023
Shadowing Student
SK Clinic - Internal Medicine
04.2023 - 07.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
03.2023 - Current
Research Volunteer
UIC Endocrinology Department - Cancer Research
02.2023 - 04.2023
Shadowing Student
Talkiatry - Psychiatrist's Office
12.2022 - 01.2023
Hospital Volunteer
Advent Health GlenOaks
10.2022 - Current
Shadowing Student
Heal Clinical
09.2022 - Current
Shadowing Student
Pre-Health Shadowing
09.2022 - Current
Food Shelters Volunteer
ICNA Chicago
02.2022 - 06.2022
Hospital Volunteer
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
DePaul University
High School Diploma -
College Preparatory School of America
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