Dedicated, versatile and accomplished physician with a robust background in clinical practice committed to applying clinical insights to shape and elevate healthcare delivery in any capacity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine Physician
Ministry Of Health- Maypen Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2023
Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations.
Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
Management of trauma using ATLS guidelines
ECG administration and interpretation
Management of chest trauma including chest tube placement.
Suturing lacerations across all degrees
Burn management
Urethral catheterization and Supra pubic aspiration
Asthma management and patient education
Initiation of emergency medication and therapies including those for myocardial infarctions and pulmonary emboli.
FAST ultrasound administration and interpretation.
X-ray interpretations
Management of orthopedic emergencies including open fractures and dislocations.
Application of plasters and other immobilization modalities.
Supported standards of medical care by adhering to policies and procedures.
Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions.
Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment.
Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Medical Doctor
Orthopedic Department
07.2019 - 08.2020
Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call orthopedic services.
Assisted in emergency surgical procedures as well as elective procedures.
Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics.
Participated in outpatient clinics and patient follow up care.
Administration of plasters for casting and patient education on care.
Emergency room fracture reductions, immobilizations and pain control to orthopedic patients.
Medical Office Manager/ Managing Physician
ACE Total HealthCare
08.2019 - 05.2020
Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
Provided proper scheduling of patients, ensuring timely, and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
Developed policies and procedures for effective practice management.
Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Medical Intern
Southern Regional Health Authority
07.2018 - 07.2019
Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
Reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression.
Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice.
Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
Ensured safe delivery practices and skills both in natural Labour practices and Caesarean sections.
Newborn care practices and NICU training
Rotations through Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paediatrics.
Education
Bachelor Of Medicine, Bachelor Of Surgery - Medicine And Surgery
University of The West Indies
Jamaica
Skills
Crisis Management
Advanced Life Support
Medical Emergency Triage
X-ray interpretation
ECG interpretation
Orthopedic Management
Excellent patient communication skills
Communicable disease management
Pain control
Team Leadership
Internal Control Systems
Customer Service Standards
Operational Efficiency
Operational Leadership
Compliance Requirements
Profitability Improvement
Risk and Mitigation Analysis
Strategic Planning
Approachable and Outgoing;
Correspondence Writing
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Physician
Ministry Of Health- Maypen Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2023
Medical Office Manager/ Managing Physician
ACE Total HealthCare
08.2019 - 05.2020
Medical Doctor
Orthopedic Department
07.2019 - 08.2020
Medical Intern
Southern Regional Health Authority
07.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor Of Medicine, Bachelor Of Surgery - Medicine And Surgery
University of The West Indies
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