Sania Zehra

Cardiac Perfusionist with 1+ year of independent cardiopulmonary bypass experience at NICVD, one of Pakistan's busiest cardiac centers. Independently managed 150+ bypass cases and assisted in priopertive care for 400+ pediatric cardiac surgery cases. Skilled in heart-lung machine operation, hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency perfusion with 98% intraoperative parameter accuracy and proven rapid decision-making under pressure.

Cardiac Perfusionist - National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) - Islamabad

(2024-01)

• Managed 50+ independent bypass cases with full responsibility for perfusion safety and patient outcomes.
• Maintained oxygenation, hemodynamics, and acid-base balance within target ranges in 98% of surgeries.
• Operated heart-lung machine for complex procedures including valve replacements and coronary bypass grafts.
• Collaborated with surgical teams on emergency perfusion decisions, contributing to zero perfusion-related complications in supervised cases.

Clinical Trainee – Perfusion - Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) - Rawalpindi

• Assisted in 30+ cardiac surgeries, supporting senior perfusionists with machine setup, priming, and intraoperative monitoring.
• Gained exposure to advanced surgical techniques including aortic and pediatric cases.

Clinical Rotation – Cardiac Perfusion - Farooq Hospital - Islamabad

• Supported perfusion team during bypass procedures and participated in Cath Lab diagnostics.

Clinical Rotation – Diagnostics - Medikey Cardiac Centre - Islamabad

• Performed and interpreted ECG and Echocardiography for 100+ patients.
• Conducted Exercise Tolerance Tests (ETT) under cardiologist supervision.

Clinical trainee - Azmat Rashid Hospital - Rawalpindi

• Gained hands-on experience in patient care, vital signs monitoring, medication administration and assisting in clinical procedures under supervision.
• Gained experience in patient care coordination and effective teamwork in high-pressure hospital settings.

Clinical trainee - Maroof international hospital - Islamabad

• Assisted in pre and post-operative care of pediatric cardiac surgery patients, including vital signs monitoring and cardiac medication administration.
• Worked with surgical team in pediatric cardiac ICU, monitoring chest tubes, ventilators, and post-op recovery of children.

BS - Allied Health Sciences – Cardiac Perfusion Technology - Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (2025)

Intermediate (Pre-Medical) - Women's College Shahre Liaqat (2019)