CYNTHIA IRADUKUNDA
Madison,WI
Summary
- Board Eligible, Organized, and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple tasks with a positive attitude.
- Pursuing Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology fellowship after residency from July 2024 to July 2025.
- Committed to excellent patient care and I expect to be proficient in TEE and cardiac anesthesia by the end of my fellowship training in cardiothoracic and vascular Anesthesiology.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesiology Resident
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
2020.07 - Current
- Completed pre- and post-op patient interviews and discussed my anesthesia plans with my assigned Attending.
- Documented the type of anesthesia administered for the different surgical procedures and actively initiated standard ASA monitoring and additional invasive monitoring depending on patient’s anesthesia risk.
- Administered patient tailored anesthesia under direct supervision of Attending.
- Improved skill in ultrasound guided placement of central lines, arterial line and Peripheral vein cannulation.
- Conversant with different airway management techniques.
- Training in OR administration and OR resource allocation.
Anesthesiologist and Head
Mbabane Government National Referral Hospital, Mbabane
2014.10 - 2020.07
- Administered anesthesia and sedatives during surgical procedures
- Conducted patient interviews prior to, during and after procedures to monitor conditions
- Documented type and amount of anesthesia administered during medical procedures.
- Determined patient stabilization and cleared patient for transfer to phase II
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Acting Head of Department
Queen Mamohato' Memorial Hospital
2014.10 - 2017.01
- Participated in recruiting and training of new medical and facility staff
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space, and equipment availability into consideration
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
Anesthesiologist
Queen Mamohato' Memorial Hospital
2011.09 - 2014.10
- Participated and supervised management of patients in the perioperative period.
- Performed clinical assessment and optimized patients preoperatively.
- Consulted and administered anesthesia to high-risk patients with comorbidities, neonates and Polytrauma patients.
- Offered in house training and supervision of nurse anesthetists, interns, and junior medical doctors in the department of anesthesia
- Provided intensive care support to patients in the adult intensive care units
- Administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Focused airway assessment and management for ENT and maxilla facial surgery.
Lecturer
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
2008.04 - 2010.06
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations, and class activities to deliver curriculum
Coordinator
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
2008.06 - 2009.05
- In collaboration with the following organizations and Hospitals; African Medical Research and
- Foundation, Smile train international, Ndola Hospital, Zambia and Rema Hospital, Burundi, I participated in surgical camps where administered anesthesia for cleft lip, cleft palate, and other plastic surgical procedures.
Assistant Lecturer
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
2003.11 - 2008.06
- Designed, planned, and carried out lesson plans incorporating diverse learning aids and activities
- Provided helpful input in selection of learning materials and resources
- Participated in preparation, administration, and grading of exams.
Jinja regional Referral Hospital
2002.11 - 2003.11
- Clerked patients on admission, prescribed and initiated treatment for the admitted patients
- Performed minor procedures, surgical toiletry and suturing and assisted in major procedures.
Education
Harvard X - Global Heath
Online - Clinical Audit And QI Study Methodology
Observership - Medicine, Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology
Masters in Medicine in Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology
02.2008
Elective - Anesthesiology And Critical Care
12.2006
MBChB - Medicine
02.2002
Skills
- Patient Medical Histories
- Patient Interviewing
- Case Conferences
- Invasive Procedures
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Mechanical Ventilation Equipment
- Acute Pain Understanding
- Blood Product Transfusion
- General Anesthetic
- Epidural Placement
Accomplishments
Moreiras J, Lambert B, Iradukunda C .Resuscitation of the Newborn, Anesthesia Tutorial of the week. Tutorial 167. 27 January 2010.
Biccard BM and The ASOS -2 investigators. Enhanced postoperative surveillance versus standard care to reduce mortality among adult surgical patients in Africa(ASOS-2): A cluster randomized trial. Vol 9, Issue 10. E1391-E1401, Oct 2021. The Lancet Global Health. DOI: https://doi.org/10.10116/S2214-109X(21)00291-6.
PRESENTATIONS:
MARC( Midwest Anesthesia conference) 2022:
1. Cynthia Iradukunda, Anila Bhatti: Transient reperfusion syndrome in a patient undergoing VATs converted to Open thoracotomy for left upper lobectomy complicated by pulmonary Artery Injury
2. Cynthia Iradukunda, Kristopher Schroeder, Patrick Meyer, Benjamin Becker: Use of Pericapsular nerve group block for Acute pain management of sickle cell patients.
3. Cynthia Iradukunda, Jonathan Kay: Preoperative TTE saves the day- Severe Tachyarrhythmia induced cardiomyopathy (TCMP) diagnosis TTE leads to aborting Urologic surgical procedure.
Society for Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists: 2023 Annual Meeting and Workshops in Portland, Oregon, USA
1. Cynthia Iradukunda, Marcus Wilson, Jonathan Kay: Pulmonary Artery and Brachiocephalic injury following left Subclavian vein access for HD placement in a Redo Sternotomy for Aortic root disruption and Mediastinitis- A rare complication.
Timeline
Anesthesiology Resident - University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
2020.07 - Current
Anesthesiologist and Head - Mbabane Government National Referral Hospital, Mbabane
2014.10 - 2020.07
Acting Head of Department - Queen Mamohato' Memorial Hospital
2014.10 - 2017.01
Anesthesiologist - Queen Mamohato' Memorial Hospital
2011.09 - 2014.10
Coordinator - Mbarara University of Science and Technology
2008.06 - 2009.05
Lecturer - Mbarara University of Science and Technology
2008.04 - 2010.06
Assistant Lecturer - Mbarara University of Science and Technology
2003.11 - 2008.06
- Jinja regional Referral Hospital
2002.11 - 2003.11
Harvard - Harvard X, Global Heath
Audit Support Center - Online, Clinical Audit And QI Study Methodology
University of Wisconsin - Observership, Medicine, Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology
Mbarara University of Science And Technology - Masters in Medicine in Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology
McMaster University - Elective, Anesthesiology And Critical Care
Mbarara University of Science And Technology - MBChB, Medicine
Hobbies
Traveling, Casual cycling, taking walks, swimming. I enjoy reading stories based on real-life experiences. Most of all I enjoy hanging out with family and friends.
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