DR HEMA HERALAL
Port of Spain
Summary
I am a specialist doctor in anesthesia and intensive care with 11 years of experience employed at the Port of Spain General Hospital. My areas of competency include the management of patients requiring anesthesia for both elective and emergency surgery, and critically ill patients requiring intensive care treatment. I strive to provide a high standard of care to all patients and continue to keep updated with the latest techniques and technologies. I demonstrate a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, being able to work effectively with co-workers, and fostering an environment for acquiring knowledge and skills. Protecting my patients' health is of utmost importance, additionally providing a safe, positive, and memorable experience. I am dedicated to continued professional growth, with a keen interest in pain management and obstetric anesthesia. I look forward to working at your institution to provide excellent patient care. Thank you for your time and consideration, feel free to contact me for further information.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registrar
Port of Spain General Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Developing and implementing the anesthetic plan
- Administer anesthesia, collaborate with surgeons and other theatre staff to ensure patient safety
- Post-operative pain management
- Supervision of junior staff members and students
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and support patients who are critically ill in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), operating theatre, Accident and Emergency ward
- Review referrals for admission to ICU, assist in the decision-making for admission, and discharge of ICU patients
- Assisted in making the roster.
- Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Improved patient care by efficiently managing medical records and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients, resulting in increased trust and adherence to treatment recommendations.
- Utilized evidence-based medicine principles to make informed decisions regarding patient management strategies.
- Managed challenging cases effectively by collaborating closely with colleagues and utilizing available resources for additional guidance when needed.
- Delivered compassionate care during end-of-life discussions, providing comfort to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Performed thorough pre-operative assessments, reducing surgical complications for a better recovery trajectory.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy through thorough physical examinations and comprehensive patient histories.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Expedited communication between healthcare providers through diligent record-keeping practices and concise written summaries of each case''s progressions.
- Stayed up-to-date on emerging trends within the medical field by regularly reading relevant journals and engaging in peer discussions about best practices.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills when faced with complex medical issues which required creative approaches or unorthodox interventions.
Ag Specialist Medical Officer
Port of Spain General Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Acted intermittently, five months spent in this position
- Performed multidisciplinary ward rounds with colleagues from another medical and/or surgical team, microbiologists, dieticians, etc
- Teaching, training, and supervision of junior staff
- Decide when a patient should step down to HDU or ward
- Preoperative assessment and tailoring appropriate anesthetic plan
- Performed elective and emergency anesthesia for trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ENT, and vascular cases
- Postoperative plan: panic control, whether the patient can be sent to the ward or HDU/ICU
- 24 hour on-call coverage.
Resident
Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Training in anesthesia for elective and emergency pediatric, cardiac, and thoracic surgery
- Anesthetics and Intensive Care Unit.
House Officer
Port of Spain General Hospital
10.2013 - 11.2018
- ICU and HDU
- 24-hour on-call coverage in Anaesthesia or Intensive Care
- Performed preoperative assessment and reviewed cases with the on-call consultant
- Direct supervision while performing anesthesia for elective surgery
- Direct and indirect supervision while performing anesthesia for emergency surgery
- Reviewed patients after receiving a regional anesthesia, or unstable patients.
Medical Intern
Port of Spain General Hospital
07.2012 - 06.2013
Education
Doctor of Medicine - Anesthesia and Intensive Care
University of The West Indies
St Augustine 01.2021
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
University of the West Indies
01.2012
Bachelor of Medical Sciences -
University of the West Indies
01.2010
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Accurate Information documentation
- Resourcefulness and Initiative
- Patient Relations
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Proficiency
- BLS, ACLS, ATLS Certified
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 2016
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2016
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, 2024
License
Medical Board of Trinidad and TobagoSpecialist registration, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Publications
The effect of a simple perioperative video on maternal anxiety and satisfaction before regional anesthesia in the Caribbean setting, Cureus, 2023
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Ag Specialist Medical Officer
Port of Spain General Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2023
Resident
Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex
06.2020 - 12.2020
Registrar
Port of Spain General Hospital
01.2018 - Current
House Officer
Port of Spain General Hospital
10.2013 - 11.2018
Medical Intern
Port of Spain General Hospital
07.2012 - 06.2013
Doctor of Medicine - Anesthesia and Intensive Care
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
University of the West Indies
Bachelor of Medical Sciences -
University of the West Indies
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