Compassionate Surgeon with 7 years of dedicated general pediatric surgery experience. Skilled at multitasking and thinking quickly in times of stress. Proficient in pre- and post-operative care and collaborating with other medical professionals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Resident
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
01.2016 - 01.2024
Performed preoperative assessments on patients with a focus on patient history, physical exams, laboratory tests, radiology studies and other diagnostic tests.
Instructed medical students on surgical techniques through observation in the operating room setting and high-pressure situations in the emergency room.
Provided post-operative care for patients in the recovery room, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed along with always giving excellent patient care that showed patient I cared for them.
Surgical Technologist
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MD
06.2014 - 11.2015
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures while acquiring knowledge of surgical operations I was able to observe.
Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgical procedures to gain experience while also completing medical school.
Education
M.D. - Surgery
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, VA
07-2015
Master of Science -
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
06-2010
Skills
Wound Management
Diagnostic Testing
Treatment Plan Development
Patient Diagnosis
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Organization Skills
Decision - making skills
Certification
Board-Certified
Degree in Medicine
DEA License
Virginia Medical License
Specialty in Pediatric Surgery
BLS Certification
CPR Certification
Accomplishments
AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education
Family Medicine Leads Scholarships for National Conference
Business / Operations Manager – Perioperative Services at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Health SystemBusiness / Operations Manager – Perioperative Services at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Health System
Certified (Licensed) Surgical Assistant at Sentara Health (Sentara Norfolk General Hospital)Certified (Licensed) Surgical Assistant at Sentara Health (Sentara Norfolk General Hospital)