General practitioner with a personable and compassionate demeanor with detail-oriented work ethic and experience in acute presentations and long-term patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Medical Officer
Ministry of Health & Wellness (Branford Taitt Polyclinic)
04.2020 - Current
Reviewed, assessed and managed patients with NCDs at routine GP appointments.
Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative care measures.
Managed patients presenting with acute illnesses, infections and injuries.
Ordered blood investigations and imaging where indicated.
Evaluated results of investigations and discussed with patients.
Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
Consulted with specialists and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans.
Reviewed clinical data from hospital presentations or outpatient clinic visits in order to determine appropriate follow-up plans or referrals.
Explained procedures and prescribed treatments with patients.
Utilized remarkable interpersonal skills to establish good rapport with patients.
Clinical Medical Officer
Ministry of Health & Wellness (various polyclinics)
07.2019 - 03.2020
As above
Senior House Officer
Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Accident & Emergency Department)
06.2019 - 11.2019
Document patient histories and perform examinations to determine differential diagnoses and plans.
Requested and interpreted laboratory results, ECGs and imaging.
Provided emergency care for critically ill or injured patients, including resuscitation, stabilization, and referral.
Consulted with and referred to specialties and other healthcare professionals to continue patient management.
Participated in continuing education activities to remain current on best practices in emergency medicine.
Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations in the ER department.
Communicated clearly with nursing staff regarding requirements for patient care.
Attended regular meetings with other members of the healthcare team to discuss cases and develop strategies for improvement of services provided by the ER department.
Medical Doctor
Dr. Marella GP Office
03.2019 - 03.2019
As above
Medical Doctor
Workman’s Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2019
Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
Provided treatment for illnesses, infections, injuries, and other medical conditions.
Prescribed medications to patients for the management of acute and chronic diseases.
Medical Doctor
Maythree Health Inc.
05.2018 - 07.2018
Participated in community outreach programs focused on public health education initiatives within target populations.
House Officer
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Patient history taking, examination and diagnosis under supervision of registrars and consultants
Organized medical records and documents for review by the attending physician.
Observed and assisted physicians during patient examinations and surgeries.
Conducted routine check-ups on outpatients to monitor their health progress over time.
Counseled patients on proper post-operative care instructions following surgery or other medical procedures.
Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within a hospital setting.
Initiated assessments and plan of care for patients in conjunction with medical fellow and attending physicians.
Practiced phlebotomy, arterial line placement and nasogastric tube placement.
Referred patients to medical specialists, social services or other necessary resources.
Admitted patients for hospital stays.
Explained potential prognoses of diseases or traumatic conditions.
Summer Intern
Capita Financial Services / Barbados Public Workers’ Co-operative Credit Union Limited
07.2008 - 08.2014
Education
MBBS - Medicine
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill
12-2016
Bachelor of Medical Science - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill
07-2014
Associate Degree in Natural Sciences - Natural Sciences
Harrison College
Crumpton Street
07-2010
Skills
Urinary Catheterization
Phlebotomy/Venipuncture
Incision & Drainage
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Wound Suturing
Clinical Diagnosis
Preventative Care
Patient Management
Patient Education
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Report Writing
Timeline
Clinical Medical Officer
Ministry of Health & Wellness (Branford Taitt Polyclinic)
04.2020 - Current
Clinical Medical Officer
Ministry of Health & Wellness (various polyclinics)
07.2019 - 03.2020
Senior House Officer
Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Accident & Emergency Department)
06.2019 - 11.2019
Medical Doctor
Dr. Marella GP Office
03.2019 - 03.2019
Medical Doctor
Workman’s Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2019
Medical Doctor
Maythree Health Inc.
05.2018 - 07.2018
House Officer
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Summer Intern
Capita Financial Services / Barbados Public Workers’ Co-operative Credit Union Limited
07.2008 - 08.2014
MBBS - Medicine
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Medical Science - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
University of The West Indies
Associate Degree in Natural Sciences - Natural Sciences
Harrison College
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