TAWFIQ KARADSHEH
Elmwood Park,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Hospitalist at St. Joseph University Medical Center, adept in point-of-care ultrasound and endotracheal intubation, showcases exceptional problem-solving and analytical thinking. Significantly reduced readmission rates and enhanced patient satisfaction through innovative care coordination and evidence-based practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
St. Joseph University Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
- Point-Of-Care Ultrasound: acquisition and interpretation of lung ultrasound, limited 2d echocardiogram and IVC
- Endotracheal intubation
- Ultrasound guided tunneled central venous placement
- Rapid response team
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
St. Joseph University Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided comprehensive patient education on various chronic conditions, empowering patients to better manage their health.
- Streamlined patient admission process, reducing wait times and optimizing bed utilization.
- Efficiently managed high-volume caseloads, prioritizing critical cases and making timely decisions under pressure.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations, accurately identifying symptoms and determining appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Skillfully performed various medical procedures including lumbar punctures, central line insertions, and paracentesis.
Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
American University of Caribbean
St.Maarten, NA02.2013
Post-graduate - Biology
Oakland University
Rochester, MI04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University
Rochester, MI06.2005
Skills
- Diagnostic Skills Including point-of-care ultrasound
- Ultrasound guided TLC placement
- Endotracheal intubation
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- Critical care ultrasound (Society of Critical Care Medicine.)
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Hospitalist
St. Joseph University Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
St. Joseph University Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2016
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
American University of Caribbean
Post-graduate - Biology
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University
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