Rachel Desmond, M.D., M.S., RRT-NPS
Medicine/Education
Kingston,MA
Summary
An experienced healthcare professional, a proactive self-starter who comprehends tasks and undertakes initiatives with minimal guidance. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational objectives. Recognized for employing innovative problem-solving skills and delivering impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment. Consistently demonstrates warmth and friendliness, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace atmosphere.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Telemedicine
Dr. Jonathan Eskenazi, M.D.
Neurological Institute Of Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Fostered telehealth systematic navigation, utilization, and documentation within EMR software platform
- Daily assigned high volume patient visit list, direct telehealth virtual patient encounters under attending supervision
- Delegated specialist referrals, lab/imaging orders, and neurological testing
- Proactive engagement collaboration of interprofessional teams within the telehealth setting
- Clear, concise patient education and counseling; utilizing portal care resources.
Internal Medicine Externship
Dr. Gutteridge Jean-Charles, M.D.
JC Medical Center, FL
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked interactively within a team-based setting handling various patient cases
- Assigned the role as peer mentor to fellow externs
- EMR navigation and documentation practice in H&P, progress notes, discharge summary, pre-operative clearance evaluations, consultation interpretation and assessment documentation
- Presentation delivery on monkey pox at a medical teleconference
- Hands-on patient diagnosis and treatment by direct hands-on physical exams and obtaining medical histories
- Daily group didactic sessions of clinical application and medical knowledge review with Dr
- Jean-Charles
- Close interaction with patients and their families enhanced my communication skills and empathy towards their unique needs and concerns.
Primary Care Observership
Dr. Pat Leung, M.D., PharmD
Medical Physicians Group PLLC, Florida
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted the delivery of medical services and care to patients within a primary care setting
- Observed individual patient encounters, interpret medical test results, assist with diagnosis and management of prevalent illnesses under the attending's supervision
- Patient counseling on preventative measures to preserve and improve overall health
- Collaborated engagement within the clinic's multidisciplinary team.
Neurology Observership
Dr. Raam Sambandam, M.D., ABPN
Synapse Neurological Center, FL
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Engaged in independent patient encounters; from start to finish while delivering a proper presentation on my patient to the clinic's attending and other providers
- Documented all patient visit notes in the EMR
- Reported remarkable findings to attending physicians during formal presentations
- Experience in a high-volume outpatient clinic caring for patients with neurological diseases
- Assessed and took patient history
- Worked with physicians to diagnose and manage various neurological conditions
- Monitored the patient's condition status for possible changes leading to treatment modifications.
Radiology Observership
Dr. Ross Horsley, M.D.
Proscan Imaging, OH
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated competence in interpreting radiologic imaging, especially regarding brain and spinal cord disorders
- Collaboration with colleagues; assisted staff in clinical work to benefit patients during weekends.
Interventional Pain Management Observership
Dr. Nameer Haider, M.D., FAAPM&R, DABPM, PMNR
Omni Pain & Precision Center, NY
04.2020 - 04.2020
- Exposure to alterations of patient care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic onset such as Telehealth virtual care delivery
- Assisted attending physicians in various surgical procedures to mitigate pain and promote the comfort of patients
- Implement care aimed at addressing identified patient conditions
- Didactic sessions on pain physiology and pain management with Dr
- Haider
- Pre-operative patient care such as IV placement.
Surgical Intern
General Surgery Residency Program
Harlem Hospital, NY
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Emphasized morbidity reduction measures in delivering care to SICU and surgical floor patients
- Relayed pertinent patient care plan changes with each interdisciplinary member optimizing outcomes
- Promoted hospital initiatives to maximize health outcomes; emphasized and propagated disease prevention techniques
- Efficient and proficient utilization of the EMR
- Weekly ambulatory outpatient surgical sub-specialty clinics
- Daily rounds to identify patient conditions, monitor changes, and adapt treatment plans
- Demonstrate collegiality in working with all of those associated with the care of patients
- Compliance with professional and ethical code of conduct while Promoting hospital initiatives to maximize health outcomes and Compliance with principles of patient safety and patient safety practices and HIPPA patient privacy and confidentiality
- IDT rounds: Member of the Interdisciplinary Team conducted daily rounds ensuring safe and thorough planning for patient discharge
- Tumor Board Presentation; oral: Urothelial Cell Cancer
- Applied medical and surgical knowledge to accurately diagnose, treat, and manage prevalent conditions in underserved patient populations.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
St. George University School of Medicine
Grenada, West Indies01.2018
Master of Science - Neuroscience
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Hartford
West Hartford01.2009
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Community Outreach
- Academic Counseling
- Task Prioritization
- Team Communication
- In-class lectures
- Creative Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student Mentoring
- Career Counseling
- Online Teaching
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Registeredrespiratorytherapist
- Neonatal/Pediatric, Norwalk Hospital/Yale University, Norwalk, CT, Antonio Buckner, RRT, 9/2012, 1/2014
- Critical Care, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester, CT, Lynn Santanella, RRT, 8/2009, 6/2013
- Critical Care, Rockville General Hospital, Vernon, CT, Lynn Santanella, RRT, 8/2009, 6/2013
Interventions
- Administered treatments and provided counseling to patients experiencing respiratory conditions
- Counseled patients diagnosed with respiratory conditions, including family members
- Intubation certified
- Proficient with patient electric medical record use and documentation
- Extensive critical care experience, daily ICU rounds with internal medicine residents
- Proficient in utilizing advanced ventilation modes optimizing patient's ventilation and oxygenation status
- Rapid Response Team experience
- Assisted bedside ultrasound-guided thoracentesis procedure
- Assisted barium swallow testing pharyngoesophageal muscle strength for aspiration risk assessment
- Assisted bedside tracheostomy
- Hyperbaric chamber therapy experience for diabetic wound care and carbon monoxide poisoning treatment
- Conducted resident in-services on mechanical ventilation management and general concepts for Internal Medicine Residents and Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellows
Clinicalsleepspecialist
Sleep Management Solutions, Suffield, CT, Tom Gaffney, Anne Guarini, 10/2009, 1/2011, Assessed and troubleshoot patient compliance issues with their nocturnal PAP use, Interpreted polysomnography studies, Implemented appropriate interventions such as proper mask fitting, parts replacement, and initiation for assisting patient nocturnal CPAP/BiPAP machine use, Served as a clinical resource for patients and coworkers, Monitored patient use compliance for insurance criteria coverage
Academictutor
- Freelance tutor, 2010, 2024
- Wyzant Tutoring Company (Virtual), 1/2010, 5/2018
- University of Hartford, Department of Health Sciences, 1/2010, 6/2013
Usmlestepprep
Whatsapp Community educational preparatory for USMLE, 2022, 2024
Fundraiser
American Red Cross, Social Media, 12/2021
Leadershiptraining
- Whatsapp Community educational preparatory for USMLE exams, 12/2022, present
- JCMI Externship, Peer Mentor, Orlando, FL, 6/2022, 9/2022
- University Clinical Instructor, Goodwin College, East Hartford, CT, 6/2011, 3/2013
- University Professor/Academic Counselor, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT, 1/2010, 6/2013
Certificationsawards
- National Institutes of Health: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research 2022-2023 certificate, 2023
- Ultrasound-Guided CVC Insertion Certification, The Teleflex Academy, 12/2018
- Respiratory Neonatal & Pediatric Advanced Certification, American Association for Respiratory Care, 9/2009
- Registered Respiratory Advanced Certification, American Association for Respiratory Care, 9/2009
- Certified Respiratory Certification, American Association for Respiratory Care, 9/2009
- Recipient, Respiratory Care Academic Achievement Award, University of Hartford, 2009
- Recipient, University Academic Achievement Grant, 2005-2012
Publicationsposters
- Moiuz Chaudhri, MD, MBA., Jeffrey Miskoff, DO., Khushboo Agarwal, MD., Rachel Desmond, MD., Zachary Cohen, MD., Pramil Cheriyath, MD., Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Testing: Change in Clinical Management of Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or Asthma-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap Syndrome, PubMed, 09/31/2022
- R. Desmond M.S., The Biogenetic and Pathophysiologic Impact Hereditary Alcoholism has on Adolescent Development, University of Hartford Neuroscience Research Symposium, West Hartford, CT, Poster Presentation
Medicalresearchorganizations
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- American Red Cross (ARC)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
- American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
Academicappointments
- Doctorate Associate Professor, Bay University School of Medicine, Dept of Medicine Didactics, Dr. Mani, 2023
- Respiratory Care Clinical Preceptor, Goodwin College, Dept of Allied Health, Nicole Miller, 6/2011, 3/2013
- Undergraduate Associate Professor, University of Hartford, Health Science & Respiratory Care Program; Dept of Health Sciences, Peter Kennedy, PhD, 1/2010, 6/2013
- Undergraduate Academic Counselor, University of Hartford, Dept of Health Sciences, Peter Kennedy, PhD, 1/2010, 6/2013
Research
Graduate Research Student, University of Hartford, Dept of Neuroscience, West Hartford, CT, Jacob P Harney, Ph.D., SA Node voltage-gated ion channels post-tetrodotoxin administration, 1/2012, 6/2012, Assisted University Biology Faculty on a research project focusing on altered voltage-gated sodium ion channels and the effects on the sinoatrial nodal action potential response post-tetrodotoxin application, Collected and analyzed data to support research findings
Personal Information
Title: MD, MS
Volunteer Experience
PPS support group, promote awareness, 2024
Training
JCMI Teleconferences
Timeline
Telemedicine
Dr. Jonathan Eskenazi, M.D.
10.2022 - 11.2022
Internal Medicine Externship
Dr. Gutteridge Jean-Charles, M.D.
06.2022 - 09.2022
Primary Care Observership
Dr. Pat Leung, M.D., PharmD
12.2021 - 01.2022
Neurology Observership
Dr. Raam Sambandam, M.D., ABPN
08.2021 - 09.2021
Radiology Observership
Dr. Ross Horsley, M.D.
04.2021 - 05.2021
Interventional Pain Management Observership
Dr. Nameer Haider, M.D., FAAPM&R, DABPM, PMNR
04.2020 - 04.2020
Surgical Intern
General Surgery Residency Program
06.2018 - 06.2019
M.D. - Medicine
St. George University School of Medicine
Master of Science - Neuroscience
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Hartford