Zain Shariff

Experience

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  Vancouver Coastal Health

  Mar 2005 - Jan 2014

  Registered Nurse

  Delivered outstanding nursing care by attentively addressing the unique needs of patients. Fostered collaborative relationships with colleagues and specialists, always prioritizing mutual respect to ensure the delivery of optimal patient care.

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  We Care Home Health Services

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Registered Nurse - Educator

  - BC Glucose Meter Implementation Project: Provided comprehensive education to nursing staff across Metro Vancouver hospitals, ensuring seamless adoption and proficiency in using new glucometer devices.- Flu Immunzation clinics (November 2012-December 2012).

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  AmerisourceBergen Canada

  Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

  Field Nurse Case Manager / Nurse Client Liason

  Collaborated closely with Rheumatologists to assess patient needs and enhance outcomes by offering therapy guidelines to both patients and physicians. Served as a proactive liaison between physicians and stakeholders, resolving challenges and overcoming barriers in medical therapy. Delivered comprehensive product and device education to patients, rheumatologists, and nurses. Conducted effective training sessions for trainers, both in-office and remotely, on company-provided products. Cultivated strong rapport and fostered positive working relationships with stakeholders. Proficiently managed administrative tasks, providing timely reports and updates, and actively participated in local and national sales meetings and Rheumatology conferences to stay abreast of current knowledge and studies. Show less

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  Private Practice

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

  Rheumatology Nurse Consultant

  Oversaw patient well-being and medication compliance, actively monitoring for potential side effects. Ensured the delivery of high-quality patient care by providing comprehensive counseling on health promotion and management. Conducted thorough physical examinations with a specific focus on joint assessments. Reviewed laboratory results and current medication lists, assisting patients in managing the side effects of prescribed treatment regimens as directed by the rheumatologist. Educated patients on lifestyle modifications and facilitated relevant referrals. Administered essential vaccinations and demonstrated self-injection techniques. Show less

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  Piedmont

  Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  Conducted comprehensive pre-employment screening procedures encompassing vital sign assessments, urine drug testing, N95 mask fit testing, and blood draws for Hepatitis screening. Proficiently administered mandatory immunizations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Covid Vaccinator

    Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Employee health / Occupational health Registered Nurse

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
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  NantHealth

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  Clinical Knowledge Base Manager at NantHealth

  Crafted client-specific regimens aligned with individual Medical Policies, leveraging expertise as an Autoimmune content specialist for the Library team. Developed and assessed Autoimmune treatment protocols by meticulously reviewing FDA labels, evidence-based clinical studies, and established standards of care for the Library. Collaborated seamlessly with team members and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and uphold Library accuracy. Played a vital role in medical literature searches, presenting evidence-based content to the Autoimmune team for informed Library decisions rooted in clinical studies. Contributed to content-related decisions through extensive discussions within and across teams, ensuring comprehensive and collaborative decision-making. Show less