1. AHSAN HABIB, RPA-C
148-20 86th
Ave
Jamaica, NY 11435
240-418-9366 (Preferred), 718-658-3220 (H), email: hnewsa@gmail.com
PROFILE
Dedicated Physician Assistant seeking employment opportunities in a challenging and dynamic health care setting.
Great team player, work independently or under supervision with a professional attitude. Fluent in English and Bengali;
Endowed with great communication skills and bedside manner critical for optimal delivery of patient care.
EDUCATION
CUNY, York College 06/2008 – 08/04/2011 New York
● Bachelor of Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies, Cum Laude
University of Maryland at College Park 09/1998-05/2003 Maryland
● Bachelor of Sciences in Physiology and Neurobiology
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certification by the National Commissionon Certificationof Physician Assistant: August 9, 2012
New York State Physician Assistant License: Sept. 25, 2012
BLS, ACLS Provider (Oct. 2, 2014)
PALS (Nov. 30, 2013)
Infectious Disease Prevention Certification (Sept. 6, 2012)
PATIENT CARE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
INTERNAL MEDICINE Nassau County Correctional Facility East Meadow, NY
June 2013 – April2014 & October 6, 2014 – Present
● Do sick calls and follow-up care of inmates
● Order x-rays, labs and EKGs and interpret them
● Handle emergent/urgent situations (i.e.-sudden chest pain, dyspnea, or severe abdominal/hip pain)
● Peform I&D, laceration repair and splinting
● Order and renew medications as needed
●Treat inmates as patients and not as criminals
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
January 2013 – April 2014 Mt Sinai Hospital of Queens Astoria, NY
● Actively engaged in a fast-paced ER environment
● Performed procedures such as splinting, I&D and suturing
● Ordered and interpreted x-rays, EKGs and labs
● Diagnosed and managed various acute emergency conditions
● Managed patient’s pain (acute or chronic)
OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN
June 1999 – August 2004 Hour Eyes and United Optical Rockville, MD
● Performed pre-exams (NCT, FDT, retinal photography, corneal auto-refraction, reading Rx from glasses)
● Taught patients how to wear and do and don’ts of wearing contact lenses to avoid infections and complications
● Measured diameter of thepupiland segment height for perfect eyeglass fit
● Selected frames for patients based on their facial features and shape and fulfilled their cosmetic needs as well
ROTATIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
FAMILY MEDICINE
July 2011-August 2011 Damian Family Health Care Center Queens, NY
● Performed new patient and annual physicalexaminations
● Managed acute and chronic conditions mainly in minority and homeless population
● Documented patient information utilizing electronic medical records
● Educated patients about steps to taketo prevent diseases and explained lab results
2. GERIATRICS
May 2011-June2011 St. Albans VA hospital Queens, NY
● Managed residents with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, CVA, dementia and multiple
chronic conditions
● Provided palliative care for the terminally ill war veterans
OBSTECTRICS/GYNECOLOGY
April2011-May 2011 Woodhull Hospital Brooklyn, NY
● Provided obstetrical and gynecological care in inpatient, ambulatory and ER settings
● Second assist in vaginal deliveries, caesarian sections, tubal ligations and hysterectomies
PEDIATRICS
March 2011-April 2011 Queens Hospital Center Queens, NY
● Evaluated and treated pediatric patients in pediatric ER, ambulatory and inpatient settings,
NICU and newborn nursery
● Completed newborn physicalexaminations, inspecting for neonatal jaundice, presence of
descended testicles, hip dislocation, imperforated anus, heart murmurs and cleft palate/lip
● Educated mothers regarding thebenefits of breast-feeding
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
February 2011-March 2011 Queens Hospital Center Queens, NY
● Active team player in a fast-paced ER in an underserved urban community
● Performed procedures such as splinting, suturing, venipunctures, arterial blood gases, and
running IV lines
● Interpreted x-rays, EKGs, CT scans and laboratory results
● Evaluated patients with pulmonary embolism, unstable angina, deep vein thrombosis, syncope,
stroke, acute coronary syndrome, asthma/COPD, pneumonia, nephrolithiasis, vaginal bleeding,
DKA and alcohol intoxication
INTERNAL MEDICINE
January 2011- February 2011 Queens Hospital Center Queens, NY
● Performed thorough history and physicalexams and engaged in decision making during rounds
● Interpreted laboratory values and diagnostic tests, documented progress notes and discharge
summaries
● Evaluated patients with tuberculosis, pneumonia, HIV, COPD, asthma, coronary artery disease, hypertension, stroke,
and congestive heart failure
AMBULATORY MEDICINE
November 2010 - December 2010 South Shore Family Medical PC Far Rockaway, NY
● Performed outpatient evaluation and management including history and physicalexamination
● Managed acute and chronic patients in underserved community
● Performed EKGs, Phlebotomy, PFTs and administered vaccinations to both children and adults
● Educated patients about lab results and disease prevention
SURGERY
October 2010 - November 2010 Woodhull Hospital Brooklyn, NY
● Performed admission history and physicalexams, pre/post-op notes, and discharge summaries
● Functioned as a second assistant in the operating room, assisting with laparoscopic positioning, suction, retraction,
suturing and wound closure
● Involved in post-operativemanagement duties such as would care, incision and drainage, venipuncture, NG tube
placement, foley catheter placement and participated in morning and evening rounds
PSYCHIATRY
August 2010 – October 2010 Queens Hospital Center Queens, NY
● Performed initial evaluation of patients admitted to thepsychiatricER
● Performed psych consults in themain ER and determined whether patients needed admissions to thepsychiatricER
● Participated in daily morning rounds and conferences
COMMUNITY SERVICE
3. Mary Immaculate Hospital March 2008 – August 2008 Queens, NY
● Facilitated the functions of the ER physicians, nurses and physician assistants by working closely with them
● Performed clerical work, obtained medicines from the pharmacy and carried blood specimens to thelabs
● Privileged to attend daily rounds in the ICU with medical students in discussing patient care
REFERENCES
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