Dr. Shayan Zahra Shahab

Department of Anaesthesia

• Conducted comprehensive preoperative assessments and developed anaesthetic plans.
• Administered general, regional and local anaesthesia, ensuring patient safety throughout surgery.
• Managed postoperative care, including pain control and recovery monitoring.
• Provided acute and chronic pain management services, including epidurals and nerve blocks.
• Responded to Anaesthesia-related emergencies in trauma, obstetrics, and critical care setting.
• Supervised and trained junior doctors and medical students, fostering professional development.
• Maintained accurate patient records and participated in quality improvement initiative
• Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
• Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.

ICU care experience

• Managed critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring, mechanical ventilation and life support.
• Performed advanced airway management, including intubation and ventilator adjustments.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient care and recovery.
• Responded to emergencies and participated in resuscitations.
• Performed procedures like venipuncture, ABG sampling.
• Documented patient progress regularly and maintained the paperwork comprehensively.

• Assisted in pre-operative assessment and ensured the patient is ready for surgery.
• Assisted senior doctors in administration of general, regional and local anaesthesia.
• Managed patient care by monitoring patient vitals and supporting them pre-op, intra-op and post-op.
• Collaborated with senior consultants for complex case management.
• Completed all the patient notes before, during and after surgery.
• Advised on lifestyle modifications, promoted healthier living habits among patients.

Rotations in General Surgery, General Medicine, Nephrology and Anaesthesia & ICU.

• Worked on-call duties as required, demonstrating flexibility and dedication.
• Assisted in medical procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Diagnosed and treated patients under supervision, contributing to efficient healthcare delivery.
• Actively participated in ward rounds to monitor progress and plan further treatment.
• Assisted in surgical procedures, providing critical support to surgical teams.
• Responded to medical emergencies, demonstrating quick thinking and effective decision-making.
• Contributed towards research projects within department, increasing knowledge base.
• Handled triage efficiently, prioritising critical cases promptly.
• Increased patient satisfaction with attentive communication and understanding of their needs.
• Maintained detailed documentation of all treatments delivered to patients for future reference and continuity of care.
• Conducted thorough medical histories and physical examinations, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Created multimedia presentations for enhanced knowledge retention.
• Participated in local and national conferences to stay abreast with recent medical advancements.