Faria Qureshi

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in primary care, internal medicine, cardiology, and geriatrics. Skilled in comprehensive health assessment, differential diagnosis, diagnostic investigation, prescribing, and acute and chronic disease management across the lifespan. Committed to delivering evidence-informed, culturally safe, and patient-centred care through interdisciplinary collaboration and preventive care

Registered Nurse at Victoria Hospital (2024-01 – Present)

Cardiac Care and Critical Care

• Managed patients with complex cardiovascular conditions through continuous cardiac monitoring, interpretation of diagnostic findings, and titration of high-risk intravenous medications
• Responded to acute clinical deterioration as a member of Code Blue and Code Stroke teams, implementing emergency interventions and medical directives

Nurse Practitioner Student at Dr. Matthew DiBartolomeo Family Clinic (2026-06 – 2026-07)

• Assessed, diagnosed, and managed acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan through comprehensive histories, physical examinations, differential diagnoses, and evidence-informed treatment plans
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic investigations, initiated pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, and monitored therapeutic responses
• Delivered preventive care, including health screening, immunizations, cancer screening, health promotion, and disease prevention, according to evidence-based guidelines
• Conducted gynecological and prenatal assessments, managed common women's health conditions, and coordinated diagnostic investigations, treatment, and specialist referrals

Nurse Practitioner Student at Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (WeCHC) (2026-04 – 2026-06)

• Assessed and managed complex mental health conditions using validated screening tools, evidence-informed treatments, and collaborative psychiatric care
• Conducted comprehensive well-baby and well-child visits using the Rourke Baby Record, including developmental surveillance, immunizations, and anticipatory guidance
• Delivered culturally safe, trauma-informed primary care to underserved populations while addressing social determinants of health and barriers to care

Nurse Practitioner Student - Internal Medicine at Windsor Regional Hospital (2026-01 – 2026-03)

• Assessed, diagnosed, and managed patients with complex acute and chronic conditions such as heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, acute kidney injury, delirium, and dementia
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory investigations, diagnostic imaging, and microbiology results to guide clinical decision-making
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment, monitor clinical responses, and facilitate safe transitions of care

Nurse Practitioner Student - Bariatric Outpatient Clinic at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital (2025-09 – 2025-12)

• Ordered and interpreted laboratory results to diagnose nutritional deficiencies in bariatric clients
• Collaborated with dietitians to treat nutritional deficiencies aligning with Obesity Canada's recommendations on vitamin dosing, nutrition counselling, follow-up, and laboratory monitoring
• Provided patient-centred counselling on weight management strategies, behavioural modification, nutrition, and physical activity for patients with obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Nurse Practitioner Student at Windsor Cardiac Centre (2025-09 – 2025-12)

• Conducted advanced cardiovascular assessments and developed diagnostic and therapeutic plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions
• Ordered, interpreted, and synthesized diagnostic findings such as electrocardiograms, Holter monitoring, and echocardiogram reports to guide clinical management
• Initiated, titrated, and monitored pharmacotherapies in accordance with evidence-informed clinical guidelines

In-Charge Registered Nurse at Victoria Hospital (2022-03 – 2023-12)

Acute Medicine, Acute Care of the Elderly, and Palliative Care

• Provided clinical leadership in acute medicine units, coordinating patient care, staffing, patient flow, and safe discharge planning
• Mentored nursing staff and collaborated with interdisciplinary members to facilitate community supports, primary care follow-up, and safe transitions from hospital to home

Registered Nurse at Victoria Hospital (2021-03 – 2023-12)

Acute Medicine, Acute Care of the Elderly, & Palliative Care

• Demonstrated evidence-informed nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, and orthopedic conditions
• Managed geriatric and palliative patients through comprehensive assessments, symptom management, and culturally responsive, patient-centred care

Certificate in Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner – University of Windsor Ontario (2026)

Master of Nursing in Leadership in Nursing Practice – University of Western Ontario (2023)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Western Ontario (2020)