Performing Arts, Public Health awareness and empowerment
Dr. Alena Joseph
Medical Doctor
Summary
Dedicated, self motivated healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilising consistent and organised. Eager to join a team where I can utilise my skills, challenge my abilities, and contribute to the overall growth of the institution. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Tutor
St George’s University
, Grenada
07.2019 - Current
- Provides clinical correlation to the Basic Sciences.
- Facilitates student group academic activities, on clinical skills, developing clinical vignettes and modelling and assessing professional behaviours linked to the objectives of the basic science courses.
- Contributes to the Interactive Team Instruction delivery method, which is a more intensive small group delivery method that augments the delivery of Basic Sciences and clinical content to our students in facilitated small group activities.
- Facilitate of small group and practical sessions for medical students - Contribute to written and practical student assessments - Develop of Step style assessment items.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Used critical thinking to break down medical content problems, evaluate solutions
House Officer-Medical Doctor
North Central Regional Health Authority
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Medical Intern
Port of Spain General Hospital Port of Spain
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
- Used adequate history taking and examination taking to arrive at a likely diagnosis.
- Assisted in caesarean sections and minor procedures - Episiotomy repairs.
- Assisted patient medication administrations using various methods such as intravenous, intramuscular, oral, subcutaneous and pulmonary.
- Learned about conditions and presentations often present in patients.
- Aided in communication and authorizations with patient and caregivers.
- Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice.
- Applied classroom learning by directly caring for patients with acute concerns and chronic conditions.
- Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients.
- Exercised confidentiality and abided by HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression.
- Assisted with research projects by compiling and organizing medical data from reports and patient interviews.
- Collaborated with treatment team to implement optimal protocols.
- Balanced high course workload with scheduled rounds and clerkship responsibilities.
- Provided patient care under direct physician supervision.
- Shadowed resident physicians, taking notes and asking questions.
- Participated in all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences.
- Participated in clerkships within various clinical departments and medical specialties.
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
Research Assistant
University of Trinidad and Tobago O’Meara
, Trinidad
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Supported research and development efforts to create new products, equipment and processes.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Developed macros, special formulas and other actions to produce reliable and consistent statistical reviews.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
Grade 1 Laboratory Technician
Caribbean Development Company Limited Champ Fleurs
, Trinidad
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Conduct several analytical testing procedures including Gas Chromatography, Environmental and Water Analysis, Wet Chemistry, Malt Friability, Complete Beer Analysis.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Entered quality test results, scanned paperwork into SAP and monitored SAP for completion of inspections.
Demonstrator
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad
09.2009 - 01.2010
- Assist Lecturer in Charge; Safety Officer and Lab Manager in ensuring that students carry out experiments safely and efficiently in the chemistry lab, understand the lab exercise and produce an intelligent proof of report as well as marking of lab scripts.
Education
Bachelors Science, Bachelors Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine
University of The West Indies
Mona, Jamaica 09.2012 - 06.2017
Certificate: Occupational Health Safety and the Environment -
University of New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada 09.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelors of Science Honours - Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry; Environmental and Natural Resource Management
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad 09.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Reading level analysis
Writing assessments
Group tutoring
Individualized instruction
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Responsible
Analytical skills
Microsoft Suite proficiency
Computer skills
Flexible & Adaptable
Certification
Basic Life Support Instructor
Interests
Timeline
Basic Life Support Instructor
09-2021
House Officer-Medical Doctor
North Central Regional Health Authority
08.2020 - 08.2021
Clinical Tutor
St George’s University
07.2019 - Current
Medical Intern
Port of Spain General Hospital Port of Spain
10.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelors Science, Bachelors Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine
University of The West Indies
09.2012 - 06.2017
Certificate: Occupational Health Safety and the Environment -
University of New Brunswick
09.2011 - 01.2012
Research Assistant
University of Trinidad and Tobago O’Meara
06.2011 - 01.2012
Grade 1 Laboratory Technician
Caribbean Development Company Limited Champ Fleurs
09.2010 - 04.2011
Demonstrator
University of the West Indies
09.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelors of Science Honours - Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry; Environmental and Natural Resource Management
The University of The West Indies
09.2005 - 06.2009