Adelaide During
Summary
- Highly-skilled, dedicated, and seasoned pediatric healthcare professional with strong background in diagnosing and managing a wide range of pediatric conditions. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and family communication. Focused on collaborative team efforts, adapting to changing demands, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Experienced, compassionate, and proficient in both acute and preventive care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Primary Care
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Per diem Pediatrician in the Pediatric Primary Care Department
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve the quality of care provided to pediatric patients.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
HCA Kingwood Medical Center/The Woman's Hospital of Tx
11.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, treating, and monitoring medical emergencies in various settings.
- Similar to Sinai Hospital, served as lead provider in the Pediatric Emergency Department during assigned shift, managing acute care of pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Sinai Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Served as lead provider in the Pediatric Emergency Department during assigned shift
- Managed acute care of pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department with various illnesses and traumas.
- Performed emergent procedures including spinal taps, abscess drainage, laceration repairs, fracture reductions, foreign body removals, and use of conscious/moderate sedation as needed for procedures.
- Participated in supervision and teaching of Sinai Hospital Pediatric Residents and medical students from various medical schools
- Reason for Leaving: Moved to Texas to be closer to Family
Pediatric Hospitalist
The HSC Pediatric Center
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Was responsible for the care of pediatric patients with complex medical/palliative care conditions
- Served as an advocate for families during critical decision-making processes, ensuring their concerns were addressed and understood.
- As lead physician, communicated and coordinated care with multiple sub-specialists, case managers, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare staff to ensure the highest quality of care for each patient
- Help lead multi-disciplinary rounds
- Managed acute medical issues daily
- Reason for Leaving: Desire to work in an acute or primary-care setting
Pediatric Hospitalist/Nocturnist
Novant Health Prince William Medical Center
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Managed pediatric patients from ages 0 to 21 admitted to the inpatient wards and newborn nursery, and provided service to pediatric patients presenting to the emergency room
- Enhanced interdisciplinary teamwork with effective communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals.
- Reason for Leaving: Pediatric Nocturnist Position eliminated from ED
General Pediatrician
Children's Pediatricians & Associates
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Cared for approximately 25-30 patients per day.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive and compassionate care to pediatric patients.
- Developed customized treatment plans, addressing individual needs of pediatric patients and promoting overall wellness.
- Reason for Leaving: Practice poorly organized and financially challenged
Pediatric Hospitalist (ER, Inpatient, Nursery, L&D)
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
03.2010 - 12.2011
- Managed pediatric patients in the inpatient setting, newborn nursery including special care nursery, Pediatric Emergency Department, and attended routine and high-risk deliveries
- Mentored 3rd year medical students, fostering their professional growth and clinical skills development.
- Reason for Leaving: Long travel distance from home, Childcare issues.
Pediatric Hospitalist - Med-Surg, PICU, EMU
Beth Israel Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Managed pediatric patients in the inpatient medical-surgical unit
- Mentored junior physicians and medical students, fostering their professional growth and clinical skills development.
- Assisted Neurologist and Neurosurgeons in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) where patients where admitted to evaluate seizures and identify seizure foci through brain mapping and video EEG in preparation for surgery
- Assisted Pediatric Intensivist in the pediatric intensive care unit with critically ill patients and post-surgical patients
- Reason for Leaving: Relocated to Maryland to be closer to family
Education
Certificate of Completion - Pediatric Residency
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook, NY06-2007
D.O. - Medicine
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Old Westbury, NY05-2004
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability and Adaptability
- Critical decision-making skills
- Excellent and Effective Communication
- Active Listening and Problem-solving aptitude
- Pediatric Patient Care Team Collaboration
Certification
- Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certified
Active Medical Licenses
Texas Medical License
Georgia Medical License
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Pediatric Primary Care
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
HCA Kingwood Medical Center/The Woman's Hospital of Tx
11.2018 - Current
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Sinai Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2018
Pediatric Hospitalist
The HSC Pediatric Center
08.2014 - 09.2015
Pediatric Hospitalist/Nocturnist
Novant Health Prince William Medical Center
01.2014 - 07.2014
General Pediatrician
Children's Pediatricians & Associates
01.2012 - 01.2014
Pediatric Hospitalist (ER, Inpatient, Nursery, L&D)
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
03.2010 - 12.2011
Pediatric Hospitalist - Med-Surg, PICU, EMU
Beth Israel Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2009
Certificate of Completion - Pediatric Residency
Stony Brook University Medical Center
D.O. - Medicine
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine