Zaheeda Zakir
New York,NY
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with demonstrated ability to deliver patient care and support in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to inform treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic procedures and interpreting results accurately.
- Managed patient follow-up appointments, ensuring continuity of care.
Cardiology
Greater Cardiology Associates of Philadelphia
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Evaluated and managed a diverse patient population with a wide range of cardiovascular diseases including ischemic heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular heart diseases.
- Assisted in performing and interpreting diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, stress tests, and echocardiograms.
Inpatient Psychiatry
Einstein Medical Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed daily rounds with the medical treatment team, assisted in interviewing new and admitted patients, responsible for treatment plan for patients
Internal Medicine
Abington Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Management of new admissions and in-patient services through performing new-admission consultations and daily rounds
- Created daily plans consisting of ordering appropriate medications, labs, imaging, consultations, and coordination with social work for discharge planning
Emergency Medicine
Merit Health River Region
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in patient intake in triage area of ER; completed procedures including suturing, stapling, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, and intubation
General Surgery
St. Francis Hospital, Trinity Health Network
09.2022 - 10.2022
- First assisted in general, OB/GYN, plastic, and orthopedic surgeries by the end of the rotation
- Completed daily rounds with surgical team, assisted with surgical consultations, and managed patient’s pre-op and post-op by obtaining patient history, performing physical exam, and recommending appropriate imaging and labs
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician Amphibious Medics
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided medical assistance at construction site, performed splinting of extremities, temperature checks during pandemic.
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant Seven Stars Home Health Care
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided nursing assistance to elderly at their residence; Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant Studies
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05.2021
Skills
- Language proficiency: English and Tamil
- EMR- EPIC, Office Practicum, ECW
Certification
- NCCPA Certification 2023
- New York Physician Assistant State License 2023
- New York DEA License 2023
Timeline
Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
11.2023 - Current
Cardiology
Greater Cardiology Associates of Philadelphia
06.2023 - 07.2023
Inpatient Psychiatry
Einstein Medical Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
Internal Medicine
Abington Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
Emergency Medicine
Merit Health River Region
11.2022 - 12.2022
General Surgery
St. Francis Hospital, Trinity Health Network
09.2022 - 10.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician Amphibious Medics
03.2020 - 01.2021
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant Seven Stars Home Health Care
06.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant Studies
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Thomas Jefferson University