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Fatemeh Zevari

Medical Student

Summary

Ambitious Medical Student with exceptional skills in patient interviewing and assessment. Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology with an understanding of medical terminology. Strong leadership abilities with a passion for learning new tasks and concepts quickly. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational talents.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Research Assistant

Southlake Regional Health Centre
01.2024 - Current
  • Worked with Family Health Team at Southlake Regional Health Centre to conduct a quality improvement project involving a comprehensive chart review of patients with congestive heart failure to assess the number of patients offered quadruple therapy.
  • The aim was to maximize the number of patients who receive this treatment, to ensure the optimal treatment for this condition.
  • Engaged in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Identified and resolved data discrepancies, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in research outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Plan A York
06.2023 - Current

Eagle Terrace LTC, Newmarket
• Provided effective wound management, safe medication use and disease management.
• Planned and coordinated care to patients in long-term care setting.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Administered medications andtreatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Student Observer

Trusty Med Medical Clinic
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Observed and engaged with various doctors in Family Medicine
  • Learned about daily life and challenges faced by doctors in busy walk-in clinic
  • Cultivated warm and welcoming atmosphere for patients and visitors by assisting with way-finding, answering questions, and providing general support as needed.

Research Assistant

Lakehead University
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Focused on perceptions of immigrant regarding injury prevention in their families.
  • Integrated knowledge from various sources through conducting literature reviews, recruiting, and interviewing participants
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data
  • Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research project.

Registered Nurse, Cardiology and Medicine Unit

Southlake Regional Health Centre
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease and other conditions.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Volunteer

Lakehead Lions Club
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Distributed food and groceries to those in need, in different parts of Thunder Bay, planned events and meetings for student engagement.

Executive Member

Lakehead Iranian Cultural Association
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Planned,attended and managed routine group meetings to plan upcoming events.
  • Promoted student engagement, cultural diversity diversity through a variety of cultural programs and events.
  • Managed finances of the club and budgeted for events

ICU/ER Volunteer

Southlake Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted patients and staff find and access medical and non-medical equipment
  • Comforted patients and families in emergency room and brought coffee or other items for support.
  • Oversaw items in patient rooms and replenished low supplies.

Tour Leader

Brightspark Canada
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Planned and coordinated activities during trips
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Entertained tour guests (students) with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Built personal relationships with students to promote positive experiences.

Volunteer

Babol Clinic Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Volunteered with nurses and doctors on medical surgical floor
  • Assisted medical staff with patient care and by preparing patients for procedures such as EKG, medication administration, blood draws, IVs and foley catheters

Research Volunteer

Princess Margaret Cancer Research Centre, STTARR
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Testing the effectiveness of using 18F FAZA for detection of hypoxia in tumors
  • Researched various subjects that were related to the project and presented information to other researchers
  • Compiled and analyzed data using MATLAB
  • Attended meetings and presentations to learn more details about Tumor Imaging techniques


Symptom Screening Volunteer

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Assisted patients in completing Symptom Screening Questionnaire and preparation for appointments.
  • Used effective communication techniques to provide patients with safe space to express struggles they are facing throughout their cancer journey.
  • Provided appropriate patient information and connected patients with resources they may access to enrich their knowledge.

Event Planner

Inter-Residence Council
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Organized events for the residents of Moulton Hall Residence
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events with a team, as part of the Inter-Residence Council


Volunteer

Epilepsy Toronto
11.2013 - 12.2014
  • Wrapped gifts as fundraising for Epilepsy
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to raise awareness about the organization.

Veterans Centre Volunteer

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center
6 2014 - 8 2014
  • Accompanied veterans to the Chapel
  • Helped in hosting and serving refreshments at weekend events
  • Fostered caring and compassionate relationships with Veterans to ensure pleasant experience.

Education

M.D. - Graduate Entry Medicine

University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
09.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Life Science

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
09.2015 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School
Aurora, ON
09.2013 - 06.2015

Certification

Standard First Aid/CPR certified

Languages

Proficient in English, French and Persian

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Student Interest Group in Neurology: 2nd year representative
  • Events officer for Friends of Medicines Sans Frontiers (FoMSF)
  • GP Interest Group community outreach: collaborated with various clubs and societies to host fundraisers. One particular fundraiser, in collaboration with FoMSF, we raised over 6000 Euro, which was donated to the Red Cross. We hosted a 24-hour Cycle-a-Thon where in students signed up to cycle on electric bikes outside of our medical school.
  • Research and Safety officer for Health Equity Programme: hosted and planned a variety of interactive and informative talks for students at our medical school. Guest speakers were experts in fields related to public health.
  • "Doctorials" teaching sessions: teaching the first year medical students various topics, as per the curriculum. Delivered via MS Teams.
  • Peer Mentor to a first year medical student


Timeline

Research Assistant

Southlake Regional Health Centre
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Plan A York
06.2023 - Current

Student Observer

Trusty Med Medical Clinic
06.2023 - 08.2023

M.D. - Graduate Entry Medicine

University of Limerick
09.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiology and Medicine Unit

Southlake Regional Health Centre
06.2022 - 07.2022

Research Assistant

Lakehead University
03.2021 - 08.2022

Volunteer

Lakehead Lions Club
09.2020 - 01.2021

Executive Member

Lakehead Iranian Cultural Association
09.2019 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
09.2019 - 06.2022

ICU/ER Volunteer

Southlake Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019

Tour Leader

Brightspark Canada
01.2019 - 08.2019

Volunteer

Babol Clinic Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2019

Research Volunteer

Princess Margaret Cancer Research Centre, STTARR
05.2016 - 08.2016

Symptom Screening Volunteer

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
05.2016 - 08.2016

Event Planner

Inter-Residence Council
09.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Life Science

McMaster University
09.2015 - 06.2019

Volunteer

Epilepsy Toronto
11.2013 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School
09.2013 - 06.2015

Veterans Centre Volunteer

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center
6 2014 - 8 2014
Standard First Aid/CPR certified
TCPS 2 certified
Trained in Motivational Interviewing

President's Volunteer Award (granted on the basis of hours in community service)

Fatemeh ZevariMedical Student