Senior Clinical Associate
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Mumbai
07.2021 - Current
- Handled large caseloads, long hours and various shifts from early morning to late evening.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to admitting them into the ED for further evaluation.
- Adhered to all safety policies and procedures while working in the ED environment.
- Managed patient flow within the ED, including triage of incoming cases.
- Intervened in code blue situations providing advanced cardiac life support when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatment plans in electronic health records system.
- Identified potential medical legal issues by monitoring documentation accuracy and completeness.
- Identified factors related to potential gaps in patient management.
- Explained potential prognoses of diseases or traumatic conditions.
- Responded promptly to life-threatening emergencies.
- Conducted post stabilization procedures which include referral to specialists, migration to hospital rooms or discharge.
- Assessed patient pain levels and sedation requirements.
- Counseled patients regarding preventive healthcare measures such as diet and exercise habits.
- Consulted with specialists when needed to ensure appropriate care was provided.
- Evaluated, diagnosed and treated patients in the Emergency Department.
- Performed emergency resuscitations, endotracheal intubations and emergency thoracotomies.
- Assessed patient needs upon discharge from the ED and coordinated follow-up appointments with primary care physician or specialist if needed.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to address needs and provide emergency intervention.
- Discussed patient treatment plans with physicians and medical professionals.
- Performed physical examinations and ordered laboratory tests as necessary.
- Educated nursing staff on proper procedures for handling emergency cases.
- Prescribed medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provided crisis intervention services for psychiatric emergencies when indicated.
- Led efforts to resuscitate patients using CPR techniques and defibrillator paddles.
- Assisted attending physicians in performing procedures such as lumbar punctures, intubations, thoracentesis.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.