Overview
Work History
Education
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS
Accomplishments
CANADIAN PEDIATRIC OBSERVERSHIPS
PRESENTATIONS
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
HOBBIES
Timeline
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Kristan Stewart

Belleville,ON

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Assistant, Internal Medicine

Quinte Health Care
Belleville, ON
06.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for the care of 8 to 10 patients per day on the internal medicine ward, ensuring their medical needs are met, and assisting with various aspects of their treatment and care under the directives of the attending.
  • Proficiency in utilizing the Electronic Medical Record (Meditech and Lumeo) to ensure proper documentation and to monitor patient progress with ensured accuracy.
  • Produce daily SOAP notes and physical examinations
  • Attend multidisciplinary rounds, collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to discuss patient cases, develop treatment plans, and ensure comprehensive care for our patients.
  • Request consultations and prepare referrals to appropriate specialists.
  • Conduct family meetings, and update relatives on patients' conditions.
  • Prepare and dictate comprehensive discharge summaries and paperwork, ensuring efficient patient transitions, and continuity of care.
  • Gain deeper insights and knowledge of the Canadian health system.

Medical Officer, Pediatrics

Mandeville Regional Hospital
Mandeville, Jamaica
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed pediatric cases across a general pediatric ward and neonatal intensive care unit.
  • Provided initial care for critically ill pediatric patients, including resuscitation and stabilization
  • Assessed and diagnosed common paediatric conditions such as respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, UTI, sepsis, meningitis, ear infections, diabetes.
  • Attended daily multidisciplinary rounds to ensure comprehensive care of patients
  • Covered up to ten on-call shifts for the month as the only senior doctor present for on-call admissions or emergencies
  • Performed procedures such as exchange transfusions, lumbar punctures, blood cultures, urine cultures, venipunctures, umbilical catheterisation, intubation with ventilator support.
  • Ordered and reviewed laboratory and radiological investigations
  • Attended deliveries and participated in newborn resuscitation.
  • Referred patients to pediatric specialists or other healthcare providers when further expertise is required.
  • Managed patients in an outpatient clinic that sees up to 45 patients daily, providing appropriate management and follow-up.
  • Prescribed medications
  • Daily teaching, direct supervision of interns, medical students, and providing clinical guidance to other clinical staff.

Medical Officer, Family Medicine

Manchester Health Department
Manchester, Jamaica
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided primary care for up to 30 patients per day in underserved community clinics.
  • Diagnosed and managed patients with acute and chronic diseases, including; asthma, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, and osteoarthritis.
  • Prescribed and administered medications.
  • Provided health education and health promotion information to clients and their families.
  • Consulted with specialists and referred patients for more advanced support.
  • Provided clinical support to nurses in charge of chronic wounds and midwifes responsible from antenatal clinic

Senior House Officer

Mandeville Regional Hospital
Manchester, Jamaica
07.2021 - 07.2022

Emergency Medicine:

  • Served as the first point of contact for patients in the emergency room.
  • Provided immediate care for patients presenting with acute illnesses or injuries, including stabilizing vital signs, and managing life-threatening conditions.
  • Ordered and reviewed diagnostic tests.
  • Participated in ACLS codes.
  • Performed procedures, including placing thoracostomy tubes, paracentesis, suturing, and reduction of fractures and dislocations.
  • Coordinated the admission of patients who required hospitalization.

Otolaryngology:

  • Assessed and managed otolaryngology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, under the supervision of senior staff.
  • Performed minor procedures such as ear syringing
  • Worked in an outpatient otolaryngology clinic, seeing up to 20 patients daily.
  • Surgical assistance in minor and major otolaryngology procedures.

Medical Intern

Mandeville Regional Hospital
Manchester, Jamaica
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Completed a one-year internship, which involved four blocks: Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
  • Worked closely with patients and relatives, including taking patient histories, examining patients, and meeting with family members.
  • Assisted in the management of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions.
  • Conducted minor procedures such as venepuncture, suturing, incision and drainage of small abscesses, paracentesis, thoracocentesis, lumbar punctures, urethral catheterizations, and debridement of wounds.
  • Attended deliveries and participated in newborn resuscitation

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
09-2020

Bachelor of Medical Sciences -

University of the West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
06.2018

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Medical Council of Jamaica
  • Jamaica Medical Doctor's Association (JMDA)
  • University of the West Indies Medical Alumni Association Canadian Chapter

CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS

  • Medical Council of Canada Licensing Exam Part I (MCCQE 1)- May 2023
  • National Assessment Collaboration (NAC OSCE)- May 2023
  • Family Medicine Professional Choices (FMProC)
  • Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (Casper)

Accomplishments

  • 5th Place in CSEC Chemistry (National Ranking) – Recognized for exceptional performance in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.
  • 7th Place in CAPE Applied Mathematics (National Ranking) – Achieved top placement in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations
  • Government Subsidy for Academic Excellence – Awarded by the Government of Jamaica for outstanding CAPE scores, covering 80% of university tuition fees.

CANADIAN PEDIATRIC OBSERVERSHIPS

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)- General Pediatrics and Neonatology

March 4, 2024- March 22,24 

Queens University , Hotel Dieu  -General Pediatrics and COPC Urgent care 

September 23,24 -September 27,24

PRESENTATIONS

  • STEWART,K.T.W(2024,May). A Case of Bednars Aphthae in a Neonate [Oral Presentation]-Clinicopathological Conference/Mandeville Regional Hospital/Jamaica

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Student Researcher, University of the West Indies,Kingston, Jamaica, February 2020-March 2020

Prevalence and determinants of chronic disease medication adherence among older adults

  • Conducted a cross-sectional study assessing the factors influencing medication adherence in older adults with chronic diseases.
  • Identified key social, economic, and psychological determinants impacting adherence.
  • It was found that low adherence was associated with polypharmacy and longer duration of illness

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Youth Room Attendant,Quinte Sports and Wellness Center ( October 2024-Present)

  • Supervised a safe space where kids can relax after school, facilitating games and programs

Volunteer Physician, Manchester Health Department  ( August 2024)

  • Assisted in completing school medicals for children in under-resourced communities

Rotaract Club of Mandeville ,Manchester   ( December 2022-Present)

  • Participated in local projects to address community needs
  • Assisted in completing school medicals for children in underserved communities

University of the West Indies One life (September 2015-March 2020)

  • Participated in various community outreach initiatives, including homeless outreach, street feeding projects, and disaster relief efforts

Support Volunteer, Manpower and Maintenance Services (June 2015 - August 2015)

  • Provided assistance where needed, including administrative tasks, customer service, and helping with specific projects.

HOBBIES

I am enthusiastic about fitness with a particular interest in gym workouts and weight lifting . I spend  an hour daily in these areas as I aim to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a proper work life balance. I also spend time in the kitchen exploring culinary creativity. I love to experiment with flavours to create delicious dishes.

Timeline

Clinical Assistant, Internal Medicine

Quinte Health Care
06.2024 - Current

Medical Officer, Pediatrics

Mandeville Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024

Medical Officer, Family Medicine

Manchester Health Department
07.2022 - 08.2023

Senior House Officer

Mandeville Regional Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022

Medical Intern

Mandeville Regional Hospital
07.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

University of The West Indies

Bachelor of Medical Sciences -

University of the West Indies
Kristan Stewart