Dellorna Coombs
Port Antonio,Jamaica
Summary
Compassionate Medical Officer recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and medical protocol compliance. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance healthcare delivery outcomes. Ready to apply specialized skills in a dynamic team environment to improve patient health and organizational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Officer
Port Antonio Health Center
Port Antonio, Jamaica
07.2020 - Current
- Provided comprehensive daily patient care for a diverse range of medical and surgical conditions.
- Performed minor in-office surgical procedures for cases that presented to the facility such as suturing, wound debridement and incision and drainage.
- Supervised senior house officers during their clinical rotations at the health center, ensuring consistent communication between healthcare professionals.
Researcher
Community First Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with a US-based surgeon to conduct an in-depth literature review on revisional bariatric procedures, surveying existing research articles, studies, and related clinical data.
- Analyzed data on the safety and effectiveness of gastric banding over a prior sleeve gastrectomy.
- Made recommendations for further research on refining decision-making in revisional bariatric surgery.
- Drafting, revising, and editing a final manuscript for submission to a medical journal.
- This research experience has enriched my understanding of diverse patient care perspectives and highlighted the necessity of adapting to the evolving surgical landscape. It has also emphasized the role of collaboration and critical thinking in addressing emerging surgical conditions effectively.
Virtual Surgical Observer
The City University of New York School of Medicine
New York, NY
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Participated in several teaching sessions on a wide variety of surgical conditions, presentations, and management.
- Led a 30-minute didactic presentation on acute surgical pathology, including: cholecystitis and early versus interval cholecystectomy.
- Engaged in discussions covering various pathological presentations across a diverse patient population, enhancing cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Non-communicable Disease Coordinator
Portland Health Department
Port Antonio, Jamaica
07.2021 - Current
- Established a comprehensive staff wellness clinic that conducted thorough health assessments for healthcare workers.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including specialists in physical activity, nutrition, laboratory services, and pharmacy, to enhance preventive and ongoing health management strategies.
- Enhanced access to health services for staff members, leading to a 15% improvement in overall health and wellness, as evidenced by a reduction in the frequency of medical appointments, and time away from work.
- This initiative was meaningful because it addressed the limited access that healthcare workers had to personal health services. Serving fellow healthcare professionals has been rewarding, highlighting the importance of self-care in a profession where we often prioritize others' needs over our own.
Disease Surveillance Officer
Portland Health Department
Port Antonio, Jamaica
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Served as the COVID-19 pandemic coordinator, leading efforts to combat the virus.
- Implemented COVID-19 outbreak control measures within affected institutions.
- Disseminated public health information to over 3,800 clients, enhancing community awareness and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
- Spearheaded compilation of COVID-19 reports, facilitating decision-making and response strategies for the parish.
- Led targeted COVID-19 vaccination efforts, prioritizing high-risk individuals and promoting vaccine uptake in the general parish population.
Senior House Officer
St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital
St. Ann, Jamaica
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Participated in various surgical procedures, including gastrointestinal, colorectal, and breast surgeries.
- Conducted thorough preoperative and postoperative evaluations of surgical patients under the supervision of attending surgeons.
- Evaluated and managed a diverse range of surgical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient departments, averaging 15 to 20 patients daily.
- Collaborated with senior medical staff during daily ward rounds to assess patient progress and coordinate care.
- Provided 24-hour on-call coverage for surgical emergencies, ensuring immediate response and care for patients.
- This experience was invaluable, as it highlighted the importance of teamwork in surgical practice. It deepened my understanding of patient care and allowed me to see the immediate impact of our interventions, reinforcing my commitment to improving surgical outcomes through collaborative efforts.
Medical Intern
St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital
St. Ann, Jamaica
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Completed a one-year clinical training in general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology, earning a medical license to practice in Jamaica.
- Collaborated with senior surgeons to develop comprehensive surgical plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Recorded comprehensive histories and conducted thorough physical examinations.
- Participated in major and minor surgical procedures, such as limb and digit amputation, gaining hands-on experience and enhancing surgical skills.
Education
M.B.,B.S. -
The University of The West Indies
Mona06.2018
B. Med. Sci. - Medicine
The University of The West Indies
Mona06.2016
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Surgical procedures
- Data analysis
- Patient management
- Research methodology
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- HIPAA
- Patient health education
- Medical recordkeeping
- Diagnosing patients
- Improving clinical quality outcomes
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 2024-05-01, 2026-05-01
- Clinical Management of HIV, University of Washington, 2021-06-01
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Biologix Solutions, 2024-07-01, 2025-07-01
Honors And Awards
- Jamaica Government Exhibition Scholarship: Awarded for high academic performance, involvement in community service activities, and leadership (2014-08-01)
- Honors in Bachelor of Medical Sciences (B.Med.Sci): Academic Excellence, Awarded for demonstrating an excellent grasp of the knowledge, skills and competencies required (2016-07-01)
- Honors in Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,B.S.): Academic Excellence, Awarded for demonstrating an excellent grasp of the knowledge, skills and competencies required (2018-07-01)
- Excellence in Staff Performance Award: Recognized for quality contribution to patient care and exemplary attendance (2021-06-01)
- Healthcare Worker of the Year: Recognition for the provision of high-quality patient care and excellence in customer service (2023-06-01)
- National Individual Award of Excellence: Community/Service Recognition, Noteworthy commitment and dedication in the fight against non-communicable diseases(2023-07-01)
- Staff Performance Award: Recognized for outstanding work ethics and promotion of teamwork (2021-06-01)
- Staff Performance Award: For outstanding contribution to the Portland Health Department (2024-06-01)
Professional Memberships
Jamaica Medical Doctors' Association
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Jamaican
Languages
- English
- Jamaican Creole
Languages
English
First Language
Affiliations
As a passionate volunteer with Rotary International, I am committed to fostering change through humanitarian service, rooted in strong moral values, prioritizing peace and education. Rotary cultivates goodwill and empowers communities with compassion and hope, and Rotary also offers a profound platform to give back, making a meaningful difference locally and globally.
- Appointed to a leadership role on the executive board as the club's secretary shortly after joining
- Contributed to the Rotary Foundation and the PolioPlus initiative, a program geared toward eradicating polio.
- Participated in community outreach for eye screening to end preventable blindness, such as glaucoma and cataract
Timeline
Researcher
Community First Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Virtual Surgical Observer
The City University of New York School of Medicine
04.2024 - 05.2024
Non-communicable Disease Coordinator
Portland Health Department
07.2021 - Current
Disease Surveillance Officer
Portland Health Department
02.2021 - 05.2023
Medical Officer
Port Antonio Health Center
07.2020 - Current
Senior House Officer
St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2020
Medical Intern
St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2019
M.B.,B.S. -
The University of The West Indies
B. Med. Sci. - Medicine
The University of The West Indies
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