Zeina Kenjo

Dynamic medical professional with extensive experience at Tishreen University Hospital, excelling in patient management and emergency response. Proven ability in trauma care and health education, complemented by strong mentorship skills. Committed to improving community health through volunteer initiatives and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in diverse settings.

Attended cardiac surgeries and endocrine surgeries (thyroid, adrenal) in governmental and private hospitals., Observed surgical decision-making and perioperative management under supervision of senior surgeons., IV line insertion, NG tube placement, urinary catheterization, wound care, suturing., CPR, airway management, advanced resuscitation., Paracentesis and fluid aspiration., Triage, stabilization, and urgent case management during night shifts in ER/ICU.

• Graduation Project: Emergency Surgical Operations in Endocrine Disorders, 2023
• Participated in endocrinology seminars and hospital research discussions.

• Local Conference on Sexual Violence, Tishreen University Hospital, 2023, Delivered presentations on clinical and social aspects of medical care.
• Lectured on various medical topics to students and healthcare staff.

Instructor, A+ Medical Institute, Lattakia, Syria, Taught medical and paramedical students medical sciences and clinical skills., Guided students in practical sessions, case-based discussions, and exam prep., Supported junior medical students during rotations., Supervised simulation-based training in physical exam and patient interviewing.

• Preparing for USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 CK.
• Practical experience with Basic Life Support (BLS) skills: CPR, airway management, AED, stabilization.
• Practical exposure to Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) protocols: arrhythmia management, emergency medications, teamwork in ICU/ER.
• [Formal certification in BLS/ACLS pending – to be completed in the U.S.]

• Medical Relief Volunteer, Syria Earthquake Response, 2023, Supervised medication distribution, provided urgent care to injured victims., Assisted in triage and basic therapeutic prescribing under field conditions.
• Public Health Volunteer, School Health Awareness Campaigns, Delivered sessions to children on hygiene, nutrition, and preventive medicine., Engaged teachers and families in health education.
• Community Health Volunteer, Elderly Care Campaigns, Conducted free check-ups for elderly (blood pressure, vision, basic screening)., Educated elderly patients on chronic disease prevention and medication adherence., Referred complex cases for hospital follow-up.

• Cardiology, Cardiac patient management, ECG interpretation, acute care.
• Pulmonology, Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases.
• Oncology, Exposure to cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy follow-up, patient counseling.
• Endocrinology, Clinical exposure to metabolic and hormonal disorders.
• Emergency Medicine, Trauma cases, first aid, and acute interventions.
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Assisted in management of critically ill patients, ventilator support.
• Obstetrics & Gynecology, Prenatal, delivery, and postnatal patient care.
• Pediatrics, Growth monitoring, infectious disease, vaccination.
• Psychiatry, Mental health evaluation and therapy exposure.

Workshops on emergency protocols, endocrinology updates, infection control, and patient safety.