Muhammad Uzair

Registered Nurse with BSN and MSN qualifications, SNLE Licensure, and 7 years of combined clinical and academic experience in Medical, Surgical, and Emergency Departments. Currently associated with the Director General Health Services Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and experienced as a Charge Nurse and Team Leader in the Emergency Department, demonstrating strong leadership, clinical decision-making, emergency response, and patient care management skills. Also served as an Assistant Professor at Ghazali Institute of Medical Sciences Peshawar, contributing to nursing education, clinical supervision, and student mentorship.

Skilled in ward management, medication administration, patient safety, multidisciplinary team coordination, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Assistant Professor Nursing (Principal) at Ghazali Institute of Medical Sciences Peshawar (2025-02 – 2026-02)

• Delivered lectures and clinical instruction in nursing subjects for undergraduate nursing students
• Supervised clinical practice and ensured competency-based learning in hospital settings
• Developed lesson plans, assessments, and curriculum support materials
• Mentored and guided students in academic, clinical, and professional development
• Evaluated student performance through exams, practical assessments, and assignments
• Ensured adherence to nursing education standards and institutional policies
• Coordinated with healthcare facilities for clinical rotations and training programs
• Participated in academic administration as Principal, ensuring discipline and institutional management
• Conducted workshops, seminars, and continuing nursing education sessions
• Promoted evidence-based practice and professional nursing ethics among students

Charge Nurse (Team Leader) Emergency Department at Director General Health KPK Pakistan (2021-12 – 2025-01)

• Led and supervised a multidisciplinary nursing team in the Emergency Department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care during every shift
• Coordinated triage operations using patient acuity and clinical priority to facilitate timely assessment, treatment, and disposition
• Directed emergency response activities for critically ill and injured patients, including trauma cases, cardiac arrests, resuscitation (CPR/ACLS), and life-threatening medical emergencies
• Assigned patient care responsibilities, managed staff allocation, and ensured appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios to maintain optimal workflow
• Provided clinical leadership, mentorship, and supervision to registered nurses, interns, and support staff while promoting evidence-based nursing practice
• Collaborated with emergency physicians, specialists, respiratory therapists, laboratory personnel, radiology staff, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient management
• Oversaw the safe administration of medications, intravenous therapies, thrombolytic agents (as prescribed), blood products, and emergency medications in accordance with hospital policies and medication safety standards
• Monitored patient conditions, interpreted clinical changes, initiated appropriate nursing interventions, and escalated deteriorating cases promptly
• Ensured accurate, timely, and legally compliant documentation of patient assessments, nursing interventions, medication administration, and clinical outcomes
• Supervised adherence to infection prevention and control protocols, isolation precautions, and occupational health and safety standards
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies, emergency department protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety goals
• Managed high patient volumes and multiple simultaneous emergencies while maintaining effective departmental workflow and quality standards
• Participated in emergency preparedness activities, disaster response planning, and mass casualty incident management
• Assisted in resolving clinical issues, staff concerns, and patient complaints while promoting a positive and collaborative work environment
• Conducted shift handovers, monitored departmental operations, and ensured continuity of patient care across shifts
• Ensured the availability and readiness of emergency equipment, crash carts, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps, and essential life-support equipment
• Educated patients and families regarding emergency procedures, treatment plans, discharge instructions, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care requirements
• Managed and monitored critically ill cardiac patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), myocardial infarction (MI), arrhythmias, heart failure, and hypertensive emergencies prior to transfer to the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)
• Performed continuous ECG monitoring, recognized life-threatening cardiac rhythms, and initiated immediate nursing interventions in collaboration with the emergency physician
• Assisted in the stabilization of cardiac patients by administering emergency cardiac medications, oxygen therapy, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and temporary pacing support as indicated
• Collaborated closely with cardiologists, intensivists, and the CCU team to ensure safe stabilization, timely referral, and seamless transfer of critically ill cardiac patients
• Supported continuous quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and clinical outcomes

Staff Nurse (Shift Incharge) Emergency Department at WAPDA Hospital Peshawar (2020-09 – 2021-11)

• Conducting initial assessments, including vital signs, physical exams, and patient history
• Continuous monitoring of patients' conditions, utilizing advanced equipment to detect changes in vital signs, and implementing timely interventions
• Coordinating rapid response teams and participating in code blue situations to stabilize patients
• Administering and monitoring sedatives and analgesics, ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures
• Advocating for patients' rights and ensuring their voices are heard in the care planning process
• Providing emotional support and education to families and caregivers, preparing them for the caregiving role
• Implementing strict infection control practices to prevent hospital-acquired infections
• Prioritizing care based on the severity of the condition in triage
• Educating staff and patients on hand hygiene, isolation protocols, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Collaborating with physicians, specialists, therapists, and social workers to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
• Ensuring clear and concise communication between all members of the healthcare team
• Documenting patient care accurately and thoroughly in electronic health records (EHRs) to maintain continuity of care
• Skilled in performing pediatric procedures like IV insertions, catheterizations, and vaccinations
• Providing immediate medical care to patients with a wide range of conditions, from minor injuries to life-threatening situations

Staff Nurse-1 (Team Leader) Neuro at Shifa International Hospital (JCIA) (2019-04 – 2020-04)

• Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning
• Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes
• Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing
• Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices
• Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures
• Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations
• Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication
• Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork
• Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions
• Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures
• Assist with physical examination and treatment
• Monitoring and administering medications and intravenous infusions
• Ensure the care plan is maintained and updated on a daily basis
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patient condition
• Resolve patient problems and needs with a multidisciplinary team approach
• Administer blood and blood product transfusion
• Perform a patient assessment on admission and ongoing follow-up as per hospital protocols
• Assess patient for fall risk as per hospital protocols
• Operate equipment in the unit such (IV med) syringe pump, cardiac monitor etc
• Provide direct care to the patients and their relatives based on a holistic approach

Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing and midwifery – Khyber Medical University Peshawar Pakistan (2022-10 – 2024-10)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing and midwifery – Khyber Medical University Peshawar Pakistan (2014-02 – 2018-02)