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David Barnett

Kingston

Summary

As an efficient, dedicated, diligent, empathetic and professional individual, I am committed to delivering exceptional service with the best possible care to my patients. I work passionately to analyze, diagnose and treat any issue presented, and for those that are above my expertise I will seek the help of my seniors and refer the patient to the relevant Doctor/ Hospital which specializes in their needs. I am passionate about being an integral part of the success of the public health system to which I am a part of, and as such, it is my duty to contribute excellent care to all patients while simultaneously creating and building great work relationships with my colleagues, both internally and externally.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Practitioner

Barnett Medical Centre
09.2024 - Current
  • Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
  • Stayed current on medical advancements through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Managed chronic conditions effectively by creating tailored long-term care plans for individual patients.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and empathetic care during consultations.
  • Coordinated closely with specialists regarding complex cases or necessary referrals, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
  • Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories to provide best-in-class and individualized care.

Entrepreneur

Door To Door Appliances And Hardware Ltd
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
  • Launched new product lines successfully through comprehensive planning, strategy and research.
  • Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting to stakeholders.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by adapting business strategies quickly in response to changing market dynamics.
  • Implemented employee training programs, improving team skills and fostering culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Senior House Officer

Kingston Public Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Attended to a wide variety of patients coming from all parishes in Jamaica.
  • Perform a thorough, yet targeted history and physical examination on the emergency patient resulting in a prioritized assessment of the immediately acute and potentially lifethreatening problems for the patient.
  • Develop an initial plan for the stabilization and workup of acute problems, including laboratory and imaging examinations, as well as obtaining input from the appropriate consulting services.
  • Appropriately interpret laboratory and imaging studies.
  • Develop a plan for appropriate disposition of patients to various settings including creation of clear and complete discharge instructions.
  • Demonstrate technical skills required for management of common emergency conditions.
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate care with other health care professionals as required for patient needs. Students will be sensitive to health care costs while striving to provide quality care.

Senior House Officer

South East Regional Health Authority
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Attending to patients in rural health clinics, treating common/chronic illnesses.
  • Triage patients for emergencies to be referred to hospital/immediate attention.
  • Provide medical (curative) care to the general population for which the clinic was responsible.

Senior House Officer

Kingston Public Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Be capable of evaluating and managing patients with a wide range of urological problems from the preoperative clinical through surgical and postoperative phases of disease.
  • Have a basic understanding of the pathophysiological basis and natural history of benign and malignant urological disease states.
  • Show proficiency in differential diagnosis and interpretation of laboratory and imaging data.
  • Observe and assist in the various surgical procedures done intra-operatively.

Senior House Officer

Kingston Public Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Attended to patients both admitted to Intensive Care Unit as well as in Operating Theatre.
  • Learnt how to adequately manage a patient’s airway.
  • Management of patient’s pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
  • How to appropriately assess and manage a patient’s fluid and electrolyte status.
  • Appropriately interpret laboratory and imaging studies.
  • Achieve a basic understanding of the various anaesthetic drugs and monitors used on a daily basis in the hospital.

Medical Intern

Bustamante Children’s Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Clerked patients admitted to the medicine ward along with infectious disease ward.
  • Assisted in procedures including but not limited to lumbar punctures, blood and urine cultures along with routine blood drawings, and
  • Collection and recording of lab results.

Medical Intern

Victoria Jubilee Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Attended to patients both on the ward in both obstetrics and gynecology clinics: this included preparation of patients in clinic for upcoming elective surgeries as well as admitting patients to the ward for urgent medical care.
  • Provided medical care to patients admitted to the ward. This included the rounding of patients, collection and interpretation of lab results, administering of medication, blood transfusions and discharge plans when indicated, and
  • Rotated through various ward within the hospital including: antenatal, labor ward, post-natal, post-delivery, gynecology, and gynecologic-oncology.
  • Participated in both obstetric and gynecologic surgeries, and
  • Performed procedures including but not limited to: episiotomy repair, obstetric ultrasounds along with paracentesis.

Medical Intern

Ministry of Health (South East Regional Health Authority)
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Participating in ward duty.
  • Administering medications and performing blood investigations along with the interpretation of same.
  • Performing procedures such as suturing of lacerations, incision and drainage along with amputation.
  • Assisting and observing various surgeries including exploratory laparotomies, laparoscopic procedures, amputations.

Medical Intern

Kingston Public Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted in the daily clerking of all patients admitted to the ward.
  • Carried out various investigations necessary for diagnosis such as phlebotomy, blood and urine culture, along with Covid swabbing and the interpretation of each procedures result.
  • Organize investigations such as X-Rays, Ultra Sounds, CT Scans and MRI necessary for patient care.
  • Performed procedures including but not limited to: diagnostic and therapeutic thoracentesis, paracentesis, and peritoneal dialysis.
  • Referred patients to various services where necessary for additional care.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - M.B.B.S.

The University of the West Indies
01.2021

Bachelor of Medical Sciences - undefined

The University of the West Indies
01.2018

C.A.P.E. - Biology (units 1 & 2), Chemistry (units 1 & 2), Physics units (1 & 2), Communication Studies, Caribbean Studies

Campion College 6th Form
01.2014

C.X.C. - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Technical Drawing

Campion College
01.2012

Skills

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Timeline

General Practitioner

Barnett Medical Centre
09.2024 - Current

Entrepreneur

Door To Door Appliances And Hardware Ltd
05.2024 - 10.2024

Senior House Officer

Kingston Public Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2024

Senior House Officer

Kingston Public Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023

Senior House Officer

Kingston Public Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023

Senior House Officer

South East Regional Health Authority
02.2023 - 01.2024

Medical Intern

Bustamante Children’s Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022

Medical Intern

Victoria Jubilee Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022

Medical Intern

Ministry of Health (South East Regional Health Authority)
09.2021 - 02.2022

Medical Intern

Kingston Public Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Medical Sciences - undefined

The University of the West Indies

C.A.P.E. - Biology (units 1 & 2), Chemistry (units 1 & 2), Physics units (1 & 2), Communication Studies, Caribbean Studies

Campion College 6th Form

C.X.C. - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Technical Drawing

Campion College

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - M.B.B.S.

The University of the West Indies

Co-curricular Activites

Field hockey, swimming, water polo

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, going on adventures, watching movies, listening to music.

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