Jermila Dash
Gasparillo
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate medical intern seeking a full-time position as a house officer. Bringing strong diagnostic skills, clinical knowledge, and a patient-focused approach developed through hands-on rotations in pediatrics, internal medicine, cardiology, general surgery, and neurosurgery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Intern
ministry of health
Port Of Spain
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that arose within the hospital setting and delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to patients under direction of professionals.
- Participated in both minor and major elective and emergency surgical procedures in the Cardiology, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Obstetrics, and Gynaecology departments, not limited to temporary pacing wire placement, lumbar puncture, craniotomy, debridement, amputations, exploratory laparotomy, episiotomy repairs, contraception implants, hysterectomy, and central line insertion.
- Involved in the preoperative screening, perioperative, and postoperative management of surgical patients.
- Performed medical skills including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, drawing blood samples, insertion of intravenous access, nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters, blood cultures, line cultures, gastric lavage and ascitic and cerebrospinal taps.
- Performed history taking, physical examination, analysis of blood and imaging investigations followed by the primary diagnosis and treatment of new admissions under the supervision of the house officer.
- Use of a focused diagnostic approach based on patients' presentations and history to minimize unnecessary procedures and use of resources.
- Developed sound clinical judgment in effectively triaging patients requiring hospitalization versus outpatient management.
- Effectively counseled patients and family members on diagnosis, management plans, test results, procedures requiring consent, preventive care measures, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.
- Developed patient interaction skills through multiple outpatient clinics, where routine check-ups were done.
- Maintained accurate electronic and hard copy records of all treatments given to each in-patient and out-patient, along with corresponding outcomes.
- Attended lectures conducted by senior physicians regarding the latest advances in the medical field, and assisted in data collection for research studies.
- Observed and assisted with basic critical care management in sepsis, cardiac and respiratory failure, and hemodynamic monitoring in resuscitation, in both neonatal and adult intensive care units.
- Established and maintained professional, collaborative relationships with medical staff and allied health professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery.
Restaurant Owner
Dashaq Food Services
Gasparillo
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Received and distributed food to customers.
- Trained new hires on company policies and procedures.
- Implemented cost-saving policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations, quality control, and safety standards.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
Student Volunteer
Princes Town District Health Facility
Princes Town
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Administered surveys to patients in quality control.
- Performed administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing patient records.
- Organized medication supplies, restocked shelves, and prepared medications for distribution.
- Assisted in organizing and facilitating healthcare events to educate patients on preventative care.
- Greeted visitors and escorted them to their destinations within the hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicine And Surgery
University of The West Indies
02-2024
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of The West Indies
07-2021
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination - Communication Studies, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Caribbean Studies
St. Stephen’s College
08-2017
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate - Mathematics, English A, English B, Social Studies, Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics
St. Stephen’s College
08-2014
Skills
- Patient education
- Conflict resolution
- Clinical Diagnosis and Patient Assessment
- Emergency and Acute Care
- Medical Documentation and EMR
- Patient communication and education
- Minor and major surgical assistance
- Team Collaboration
- Time management under pressure
Certification
- Provisional License, Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago-April 2024
- Certificate of Medical Membership, Medical Protection Society – July 2024
- Essentials of Global Health (online) by Yale University - December 2022
- Key Principles of Palliative Care (online) by the University of the West Indies - December 2022
- Covid-19 Training for Healthcare Workers (online) by Stanford University - November 2020
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Barbados, accredited by the American Heart Association, October 2020
- Hypertension 101 for Healthcare Practitioners Certificate by Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc, November 2020
- Certificate of Participation for Outstanding Performance in Clinical Pharmacology Seminar Aeries by University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus- October 2020/2021 academic year
- Certificate of Participation in the Caribbean Youth Science Forum by the National Institute of Higher Education, Research (NIHERST) - August 2015
- Certificate of Participation in Entrepreneurial and Business Start-Up Development by the School of Higher Education Limited, July 2015
- Certificate of Participation in Pan, Football, Dress Making, Beauty Culture, Balloon, and Craft Nail Art by St. Stephen's College
Accomplishments
- St. Stephen’s College Deputy Head Girl (2015)
- St. Stephen’s College School Prefect (2015-2017)
- Committee Leader of St. Stephen’s College Interschool Christian Fellowship Group
- St. Stephen’s College House Sport’s Captain (2015)
- St. Stephen's College Global Young Conference representative, Washington D.C,2016
Hobbies and Extracurricular Activities
- Travel
- Gym
- Marathons
- Hiking
- Beach
- Reading
- Cooking
- Photography
- Volunteer, A Brighter Trinidad and Tobago Foundation
- Team Member, Raw Fitness Running Club
- Volunteer, Teddy Bear Clinic, Barbados
Computer Skills
CELLMA
VEPRO
INFINITY
Microsoft Office
Zoom
Google Meet
References
Dr. Mondira Seenath, Specialist Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SWHRA| 1868719-0761
Mr. Shaqueal George, Technical Supervisor, SWHRA| 1868281-3228
Timeline
Medical Intern
ministry of health
04.2024 - 03.2025
Restaurant Owner
Dashaq Food Services
05.2020 - 09.2021
Student Volunteer
Princes Town District Health Facility
07.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medicine And Surgery
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of The West Indies
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination - Communication Studies, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Caribbean Studies
St. Stephen’s College
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate - Mathematics, English A, English B, Social Studies, Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics
St. Stephen’s College
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