Fizza Khan
Galashiels
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with extensive expertise in family medicine, internal medicine, and general surgery techniques. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and emergency room competency, with a proven track record in healthcare quality improvement and out-of-hours care provision. Skilled in advanced life support, minor surgery, wound dressing, and patient education. Proficient in sexual health screening, telephone triage capability, and maintaining confidentiality. Committed to delivering high-quality care through home visits and allied health referrals. Career goal: to continue enhancing patient outcomes through innovative healthcare solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
GPST2 Obs gynae rotation
NES
BGH, The Scottish Borders
02.2025 - Current
- Performed minor procedures independently gaining confidence and skill set improvement.
- Responded promptly during emergencies, ensured swift stabilisation of patients.
- Adhered strictly to clinical guidelines whilst providing patient care.
- Managed patient care by coordinating with nursing staff and other medical professionals.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams, improved patient outcomes.
- Coordinated patient rehabilitation programmes after surgeries.
STI GP placement
NES
Earlston, The Scottish Borders
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Delivered high-quality patient care by liaising with multidisciplinary team members.
- Performed minor surgical procedures when needed; prevented unnecessary referrals and hospital visits thereby reducing strain on secondary services.
- Adhered strictly to ethical guidelines and standards during all interactions with patients; built trust among patient community as a consequence.
- Improved patient understanding about their health conditions by providing clear explanations and guidance.
- Provided empathetic support to patients, encouraging better mental health.
- Worked closely with local community services, ensuring comprehensive care provision for patients.
- Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
- Signed repeat prescriptions, death certificates and fitness for work statements to fulfil patient needs and requests.
- Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs.
STI AnE rotation
NES
Royal infirmary Edinburgh , Edinburgh
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Made quick decisions under pressure whilst maintaining exceptional standards of care.
- Collaborated effectively with paramedics in handling critical cases brought into the department via ambulance service.
- Implemented advanced life support measures for critically ill patients, resulting in improved survival rates.
- Reduced patient waiting time by streamlining work processes in the department.
- Evaluated patients, obtained medical history and performed physical examinations to develop differential diagnoses.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services based on individual needs.
Clinical fellow general surgery
NHS Lanarkshire
Glasgow, Glasgow City
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed routine follow-ups post-surgery, ensuring successful recovery and satisfaction among patients.
- Facilitated effective communication between medical teams for streamlined surgery processes.
- Implemented infection control measures throughout the facility, maintaining a safe environment for all patients.
- Educated patients about their conditions and treatments to aid compliance with recommended regimens.
- Demonstrated proficiency in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
- Assisted senior doctors in complex surgical procedures, gaining advanced practical experience.
- Conducted ward rounds daily, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Covered overnight shifts for acute care hospital with regular monitoring and detailed handovers.
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels.
Senior house officer
Frontier medical and dental college and hospital
Pakistan , Pakistan
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Actively participated in ward rounds, contributing valuable inputs towards formulating appropriate treatment plans.
- Supported emergency department during peak times for optimal patient care flow.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a high level of precision.
- Managed patient care by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Attended training sessions to enhance clinical skills.
- Provided compassionate bedside manner to ease patient anxieties.
House job
Ayub teaching hospital Abbottabad
Abbottabad , Pakistan
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
GP Training - Gp training
NES GP training programme
Galashiels, The Scottish Borders 02/2024 -
Advance life support -
Resuscitation UK
Glasgow, Glasgow City 07/2023 - 07/2027
MBBS - Medical
Ayub medical college Abbottabad
Pakistan 01/2013 - 12/2018
Adult support and safeguarding level 3 -
Red Rock frontline
Scotland 02/2025 - 02/2028
Safeguarding children level 3 -
RCPCH
Scotland 02/2025 - 02/2026
Trauma team course -
Royal infirmary Edinburgh
Edinburgh 06/2024 - 06/2026
Skills
- Medical ethics
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency room competency
- Home visits experience
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Out-Of-Hours care provision
- Family medicine proficiency
- Sexual health screening proficiency
- Internal medicine expertise
- Telephone triage capability
- General surgery techniques
- Advanced life support
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Wound dressing
- Patient education
- Minor surgery
- Allied health referrals
Timeline
GPST2 Obs gynae rotation
NES
02.2025 - Current
STI GP placement
NES
08.2024 - 02.2025
STI AnE rotation
NES
02.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical fellow general surgery
NHS Lanarkshire
10.2022 - 01.2024
Senior house officer
Frontier medical and dental college and hospital
10.2020 - 09.2022
House job
Ayub teaching hospital Abbottabad
05.2019 - 05.2020
GP Training - Gp training
NES GP training programme
02/2024 -
Advance life support -
Resuscitation UK
07/2023 - 07/2027
MBBS - Medical
Ayub medical college Abbottabad
01/2013 - 12/2018
Adult support and safeguarding level 3 -
Red Rock frontline
02/2025 - 02/2028
Safeguarding children level 3 -
RCPCH
02/2025 - 02/2026
Trauma team course -
Royal infirmary Edinburgh
06/2024 - 06/2026
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