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Fathia Alfakeri

Madinah

Summary

  • Diagnose disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with conscientious and detail-oriented approach.
  • Offering four years of medical experience and passion for helping adult inpatients improve health and wellness.
  • Enthusiastic physician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Section Head of Exectuitive Medicine

King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research Center
2023.11 - Current

Executive Medicine Consultant

King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research Center
2023.02 - Current

Internal Medicine Consultant

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
2022.01 - Current
  • Consulted to establish hospitalist service program, on progress
  • Working as the executive and protocol health primary care physician
  • Working as co-chair for sepsis early warning committee
  • Leading multiple Quality Improvement projects, to mention some, Early Discharge Project, Admission Orders Care Set, VTE order sets and others.
  • Consulted to establish a home health program, helped setting up the policy, estimated necessary financial and human resources.
  • Involved in mentoring, and teaching intern physicians.
  • Performing daily rounds on hospitalized patients, running admission services including night calls as well.
  • Involved in medical documentation auditing on monthly basis.
  • Involved in new comers orientation, with more focus on the Electronic Medical Records (Cerner)

Internal Medicine Consultant (HOSPITALIST)

Sound Physicians
2017.08 - 2021.12
  • Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems.
  • Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
  • Leveraged expertise to assist adult HOSPITALIZED patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.
  • Recorded patients' health histories and provided over 100 consultations weekly.
  • Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
  • Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Dedicated 24 hours per week as on-call physician at local hospital to supplement staff.
  • Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
  • Discussed any possible side effects of medication or immunization with patient.
  • Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
  • Provided diagnostic interpretation of Laboratory and Radiological tests by utilizing evidence-based practices.
  • Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
  • Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in internal medicine.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.
  • Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
  • Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.

Hospitalist

Veteran Affairs Medical Center
2017.07 - 2019.03
  • Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
  • Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
  • Avoided reoccurrence of preventable conditions by educating patients on important lifestyle choices.
  • Triaged and assessed phone calls from facilities, physicians and patients to prioritize care and quickly handle urgent issues.
  • Reduced patient loads through balanced treatment plans involving minimizing length of hospital stays and implementing effective at-home and specialist care.

Clinic Coordinator

Premier Medicine
2013.06 - 2014.03
  • Assessed Qulatiy metrics and adjusted operational plans to uphold quality standards.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.
  • Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.

Education

Internal Medicine Residency -

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
06.2017

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
05.2013

M.B.Ch.B - Medicine And Surgery

Garyounis University
Benghazi, Libya
07.2005

Skills

  • EHR charting
  • Clinic management
  • Differential diagnosis skills
  • Treatment planning
  • Prescription Coordination
  • Needs assessment
  • Detail-oriented
  • Organization and Time management
  • Project Management
  • Excellent work ethic

Certification

  • Certified by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, member ID 21341482
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certificate. 2018
  • Certificate of participation-Southern Medical Association, 2014 Annual Scientific Assembly.
  • Health Education and Promotion Certificate 2013.
  • Health Management and Policy Certificate 2013.
  • Educational commission of foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG) - 2010
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
  • World Health Organization-Rural Child Birth and early Complication , completion training certificate . 2007


Additional Information

  • A Case Report of Benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia – Southern Medical Association - October, 2014.
  • A Case Report of Intercostal Hernia: A Rare Cough- Induced Spontaneous Lung Herniation- American Thoracic Society (ATS) Journals. May, 2017.
  • Arterio-Pancreatic Syndrome: A Case Report of a Rare Acute Bilateral Arterial Thrombosis Secondary to Pancreatitis – American Thoracic Society. May, 2017.
  • Quality Improvement Project: Utility of Diabetic Foot Exam Among Internal Medicine Residents- Marshall University School of Medicine. June, 2017.

Awards:

  • Kaplan Medical Honor Society.
  • Member of Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society.
  • Certificate of Appreciation, American College of physicians, Second Position, Clinical Vignette.
  • Certificate of Appreciation, American College of physicians, First position- Clinical Vignette.
  • Recognized Outstanding Physician at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. 2019

Professional Membership:

  • American College of Physicians.
  • American Medical Association

Exams:

  • USMLE Step 1, Step 2CK, Step 3. 2010-2014.
  • TOEFL. 2011.
  • American Board of Internal Medicine. 2018.

Timeline

Acting Section Head of Exectuitive Medicine

King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research Center
2023.11 - Current

Executive Medicine Consultant

King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research Center
2023.02 - Current

Internal Medicine Consultant

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
2022.01 - Current

Internal Medicine Consultant (HOSPITALIST)

Sound Physicians
2017.08 - 2021.12

Hospitalist

Veteran Affairs Medical Center
2017.07 - 2019.03

Clinic Coordinator

Premier Medicine
2013.06 - 2014.03

Internal Medicine Residency -

Marshall University

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Benedictine University

M.B.Ch.B - Medicine And Surgery

Garyounis University
  • Certified by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, member ID 21341482
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certificate. 2018
  • Certificate of participation-Southern Medical Association, 2014 Annual Scientific Assembly.
  • Health Education and Promotion Certificate 2013.
  • Health Management and Policy Certificate 2013.
  • Educational commission of foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG) - 2010
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
  • World Health Organization-Rural Child Birth and early Complication , completion training certificate . 2007


Fathia Alfakeri