Naomi Hedley
Mendez Gardens
Summary
Dedicated medical intern with experience in project management and advocacy. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and mentoring, fostering collaborative environments to enhance patient care and community health initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern, Medical Services
Port of Spain General Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Trained in Pediatrics at Wendy Fitz Williams Children’s Hospital in areas of: Neonatal Intensive Care, Hematology under Dr. Greene/ Dr. Dindial and General Pediatric Medicine under Dr. Dookran.
- Delivered direct patient care including comprehensive history taking, examinations, and procedural support under supervision of senior physicians.
- Authored daily SOAP notes, participated in ward rounds, and contributed to interdisciplinary team discussions and handovers.
- Gained early exposure to paediatric case reviews including neonatal jaundice, respiratory infections, and congenital anomalies.
- Developed strong time management, diagnostic reasoning, and documentation skills essential for managing acute and chronic conditions.
Online Marketing Associate
The Caribbean Medical Journal
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Engaged with professionals from various fields to solicit advertising partnerships in effort to continue subsidizing the cost of publications in the journal.
- Created a framework and active database for potential investors in pharmaceuticals, finance, etc.
Online Event Facilitator
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Facilitated a hybrid virtual Health Fair on behalf of Bishop Anstey and Trinity College East in which sessions were targeted to members of staff and focused on relevant health challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic caused by the novel Coronavirus during the period of May 24-31, 2021.
Director
The MatchMe Project Internship Program
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Participated in the legal registration process of the organization as an NGO.
- Attended board and strategic meetings, provided support to the social media team of The MatchMe Project and provided support to MatchMe Project events as per availability including community outreach and community service.
- Additionally, networked and endorsed organizations which partnered with the MatchMe Project.
Brand Consultant
Center for Students Achievement Resources Enrichment, CARE
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided general and in-depth marketing expertise, brand analysis, and solutions to the company to help them successfully market their products/services, attaining the business goals and objectives.
- Reviewed and revised: vision, mission, services as well as marketing and website content.
Environmental School Sustainable Programme Junior Officer (ESSP)
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed and coordinated programmes and projects for the creation of environmentally sustainable schools, assessing, and procuring national funding to support implementation of approved programmes and projects for the three schools and any other related duties.
- Emphasis was placed on nurturing Human and Natural Resources including holistic aspects of health- mental, physical and spiritual.
- I conducted research in School Climate and created policies on the findings to foster and develop human resources.
Clerical Assistant Trainee
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided clerical support to the Director’s Office.
- Duties included assisting in office administration, assisting in coordination of corporate events, assisting in management of schools’ social media projects, assisting in the coordination of student leadership projects and other special projects delegated by the Director.
Intern
The MatchMe Project Internship Program
08.2018 - 08.2018
- Volunteered as an Intern at the Acote Veterinary Clinic under the supervision of Dr. Don Nicholas (D.V.M), Veterinary Surgeon/ Partner where I assisted in clinical and surgical treatment of animals, interacted with staff, and aided in sanitation between and after patients.
- Based on the professional relationships formed, I continued to volunteer between September 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018 outside of the MatchMe Project.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Honors -
The University of The West Indies
St Augustine Trinidad And Tobago07-2024
CAPE - Biology Chemistry Physics Communication Studies Caribbean Studies BiologyChemistry Physics
Bishop Anstey & Trinity College East Sixth Form
12.2018
CSEC - Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English A, Mathematics, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Social Studies
Bishop Anstey High School East
12.2016
Skills
- Patient communication
- Advocacy and mentoring
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Creative problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Social media strategy
- Training and development
Certification
- Introduction to Dengue, 09/2024, OpenWHO
- Mpox: Introductory course for African outbreak contexts, 08/2024, OpenWHO
- RCR Basic Course Group 3, 01/2021, CITI Program, 40247112
- Certificate of Proficiency Level 1A and Level 1B Spanish, 05/23/2019, Centre for Language Learning, The University of the West Indies
- First Aid, CPR/AED, 04/10/2019, Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society, 04041
Public Engagement And Advocacy
- Delivered a radio segment on HIV/AIDS awareness, 2025
- Podcast host and content creator for medical students
Community Health Outreach
- Volunteered with the Islamic Health and Social Association Network, 06/2025
- Facilitated and coordinated community outreach for general health services, 04/2025
- Coordinated virtual wellness sessions during COVID-19, 05/2021
Awards
- Graduated with Honours at MBBS exit examination, 07/01/24
- Valedictorian finalist, Faculty Medical Sciences Class of 2024
- Citizenship Award for outstanding Citizenship, 10/30/18
- Dean’s Award for Excellence, 06/01/17
- Certificate of Induction into the BATCE Honour Society, 09/20/17
Publications
- Contributor, TTMSA Pulse Magazine, 2019, 2020, 2022
- Presenter, TTMSA National Assembly Debate, 2020
- Published perspective as a non-remunerative blood donor, 2022
- Editorial experience in peer-reviewed student publications
- Participated in intercollegiate debates, youth summits, and medical student conferences
Grants And Scholarships
CAPE National Scholarship Awardee, 2018
Professional And Civic Affiliations
- Current Member, Trinidad & Tobago Medical Association (TTMA)
- Past Member, Trinidad & Tobago Medical Students’ Association (TTMSA)
- Alumni Member, BATCE Alumni Association and Youth Empowerment Initiatives
- Non-remunerative Blood Donor & Volunteer Contributor, UWI Blood Drive Campaigns
- Ongoing participant in Christian youth mentorship, advocacy programs, and public health forums
- Regular volunteer in community wellness drives, back-to-school medical outreach events, and faith-based service projects
- Enthusiastic supporter of health education through radio talks, classroom workshops, and virtual forums
Timeline
Intern, Medical Services
Port of Spain General Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Online Marketing Associate
The Caribbean Medical Journal
07.2021 - 01.2022
Online Event Facilitator
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East
02.2021 - 05.2021
Director
The MatchMe Project Internship Program
01.2019 - 01.2020
Brand Consultant
Center for Students Achievement Resources Enrichment, CARE
12.2018 - 08.2019
Environmental School Sustainable Programme Junior Officer (ESSP)
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East
10.2018 - 08.2019
Clerical Assistant Trainee
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East
09.2018 - 10.2018
Intern
The MatchMe Project Internship Program
08.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Honors -
The University of The West Indies
CAPE - Biology Chemistry Physics Communication Studies Caribbean Studies BiologyChemistry Physics
Bishop Anstey & Trinity College East Sixth Form
CSEC - Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English A, Mathematics, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Social Studies
Bishop Anstey High School East
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