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Felicia T. Bonner-Reid, MD

Medical Doctor
Little River,SC

Summary

I am a medical doctor who is adept at managing and treating patients with diverse comorbidities, having worked in the inpatient and outpatient settings of primary care for many years, as well as managing patients with HIV/STIs, and their sequelae

I worked in a high-volume patient environment, performing in-office procedures, and stabilizing and transferring patients to secondary and tertiary care, where necessary.

I am also a research author and possess skills in executing systematic reviews and meta-analyses, as well as expertise in critical thinking and literature reviews, producing high-quality research papers and publications.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4

Years of experience as a researcher

Work History

Clinical Extern

Family Medicine Private Practice
Glen Burnie, Maryland
09.2024 - 10.2024

In the Family Medicine/Primary Care we delivered compassionate care to a diversified patient population. There were approximately 25 appointments (adults only) daily inclusive of in-person and telehealth.

  • I did the patients SOAP notes using the EMR.
    I examined the patients.
  • I did patient counseling on smoking cessation.
    On a designated day, the patient with substance use disorder would be seen and I was permitted to counsel these patients.
    For the new patients, I provided diagnoses based on their clinical presentation.
  • I instituted appropriate management for both new and known patients, sending referrals and prescriptions, as well as requesting blood tests if needed.
  • I advised re-FLU shot and do preventive screening.

Research Author

IMGH Helping Hands
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • I identified and perused research papers to determine the suitability for our paper about "Reviewing the Impact Maternal Opioid Use Disorder on Fetal Development and Long-term Pediatric Outcomes"
  • Final editing, proofreading and review of the research paper to guarantee that it satisfies the journal submission requirements.

Medical Officer in Primary Care

SouthEast Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2018 - 07.2023
  • I worked in the HIV/STI and TB Unit, managing the country's largest portfolio of HIV patients alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, collaborating with various national and international organizations aiming for World Vision 2025 and 2030.
  • I managed the care of approximately 15 to 25 PLHIV (people living with HIV) daily.
  • I campaigned to raise awareness about HIV.
  • I acutely managed and stabilized any patients who came to the clinic secondary to AIDS complications, and referred them to the hospital or specialist where needed.
  • I aided in intimate partner counseling alongside our psychologist.
  • I aided with pill counting, alongside the adherence counselors.
  • I collaborated with the pharmacy to ensure the timely dispensing of ART.

Medical Officer in Primary Care

SouthEast Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2018 - 07.2023

I was requested to work in the country's Emergency Operation Center for COVID-19 (EOC COVID-19) during the pandemic. I assisted with managing the nation's largest workplace outbreak of the infection. I worked tirelessly with the EOC team as a frontliner in the midst of the pandemic, my responsibilities included:

  • Performing contact tracing.
  • Managing the database of positive patients.
    Conducting swabs on individuals exposed to COVID-19.
  • Assisting with quarantine, home isolation, and institutional quarantine in cases where doing so at home was not feasible.
  • Arranging convalescence testing for recovered patients.
  • Ultimately, facilitating the vaccination campaign, sensitization, and administration when they were made available.

Medical Officer in Primary Care

SouthEast Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2018 - 07.2023

I worked in the out-patient pediatric clinic for two years.

  • I triaged and treated approximately 60-80 patients daily.
  • I assessed children with developmental delays and referred them to the specialist for autism assessment.
  • I worked along with our nursing and community health aid (CHA) staff in ascertaining the vaccination status of the children who are members of the clinic.
  • I participated in vaccination outreach, especially post COVID-19, to address the resultant backlog of incomplete immunization.
  • I participated in back-to-school medical fairs and campaigns, in order to optimize the children for school as mandated by the government.
  • I provided acute management of unstable patients and referred to them to the hospital where needed.

Research Author

Open Frontier
Remote
12.2025 - Current

I am an active research participant involved in the screening, data extraction process of the systematic review and meta-analysis, in addition to compilation of the manuscript.

Research Author

IMG Helping Hands
Chicago, IL
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • I identified and perused research papers to determine their suitability for our paper about "The Microbiota Gut-Brain Axis and Autism Spectrum Disorder."
  • Proofreading and review of the research paper, as well as constructing figures to relay the content of the research paper in a more aesthetically pleasing manner.

Research Author

IMG Helping Hands
Chicago, IL
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • I identified and perused research papers to determine their suitability for our paper about "Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse Disorder and Bipolar Disorder."
  • Provision of figures and proofreading and review of the research paper to guarantee that it satisfies the journal submission requirements.

Research Author

The Meta-Analysis Academy
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • I followed the Cochrane method and with my group produced an abstract "Does Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and co-infection with Hepatitis A increase clinical severity? A systematic review and meta-analysis."

Research Author

IMG Helping Hands
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • I identified and perused research papers to determine the suitability for our paper about "Shifting Trends in Prostate Treatment: A Systematic Review Comparing TURP and HoLEP" based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Senior House Officer ( SHO)

SouthEast Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
Kingston, Jamaica
06.2017 - 06.2018

I worked at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), in internal medicine, cardiology and orthopedic surgery and public health.

  • I supervised the interns with whom I worked.
  • I managed all aspects of patient care: triaging, daily evaluation, follow-up management, preparing the patients for OT, liaising with other teams in order to facilitate a multidisciplinary approach.
  • I assisted with performing echocardiogram and ECG.
  • I provided care in the out-patient orthopedic, cardiology and internal medicine clinics.
  • I performed Venipunture, thoracocentesis, paracentesis, debridement, regional block with analgesic, suturing, etc.
  • In Internal Medicine, I presented one of my patient's case of recurrent pulmonary embolism at the weekly Grand Rounds.

Medical Intern

SouthEast Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • I managed patients at our country trauma hospital , the largest trauma center in the Caribbean, whilst rotating in internal medicine, general surgery and OB/GYN as well as primary care.
  • I provided care for a minimum of 50 patients daily, from triaging to SOAPing.
  • I did venipuncture.
  • I collaborated with the radiology department arranging imaging scans for patients.
  • I monitored patients, liaising with numerous physicians when necessary to ensure a multidisciplinary approach.
  • I performed procedures such thoracocentesis, paracentesis, debridement, lumbar puncture, suprapubic puncture, catheter placements, etc.
  • I did my first intern presentation on "Post-partum Hemorrhage" to my firm whilst rotating in OB/GYN

Medical Intern

Medical Sciences University of Granma (Celia Sánch
Manazanillo, Cuba
09.2014 - 07.2015

I rotated in internal medicine, general surgery, OB/GYN, pediatrics and also in primary care/public health.

  • I presented the patients under my care on ward rounds.
  • Taking SOAP notes, making a diagnosis and following up with the care and management of the patients daily.
  • I participated in routine home visits to the incapacitated patients in order to ensure their continued care.
  • I assisted with delivery of babies on the maternity suite.
  • I performed Pap smears.

Education

Certificate - COVID-19 Contact Tracing Course

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
06-2022

Diploma - CLINICAL HIV MANAGEMENT

University of Washington
12-2020

M.D. - Medicine And Surgery

Medical Sciences University of Granma (Celia Sánch
07-2015

Skills

I have honed and developed my skill set as a medical doctor over the years, including but not limited to,

  • Clinical management
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient counseling
  • Health education
  • Diagnosis and prognosis
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Medical imaging interpretation
  • History evaluations
  • Treatment plan development
  • Health assessments
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public health advocacy

As a research author, I possess and have proven expertise and skills in the following areas

  • Research methodology
  • Literature review
  • Critical thinking
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Analytical thinking
  • Networking skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Proofreading
  • Time management abilities

I am a peer reviewer for a PubMed-indexed journal and i have completed the certified peer reviewer course by Elsevier My skills and function include:

  • Critical and analytical thinking
  • Providing constructive feedback
  • Providing expert medical and scientific knowledge
  • Assessing the methodological approach of the paper
  • Ethical considerations
  • Data analysis and integrity
  • Attention to detail
  • Assessing the flow, clarity and level of coherence
  • Reviewing and assess the cited literature

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • First class Honor graduate from medical school
  • Certificate of Clinical Management of HIV
  • Certificate of Completion of Meta-analysis Academy
  • Certificates of Completion IMGHH researches
  • ECFMG Certification
  • Certificate of COVID-19 Contact Tracing
  • Certified Peer Reviewer
  • Certificate of Good Clinical Practice

Education and Training

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Timeline

Research Author

Open Frontier
12.2025 - Current

Research Author

IMG Helping Hands
04.2025 - 07.2025

Research Author

IMG Helping Hands
11.2024 - 06.2025

Clinical Extern

Family Medicine Private Practice
09.2024 - 10.2024

Research Author

IMGH Helping Hands
08.2024 - 10.2024

Research Author

IMG Helping Hands
06.2023 - 09.2023

Research Author

The Meta-Analysis Academy
03.2023 - 12.2023

Medical Officer in Primary Care

SouthEast Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
09.2018 - 07.2023

Medical Officer in Primary Care

SouthEast Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
09.2018 - 07.2023

Medical Officer in Primary Care

SouthEast Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
09.2018 - 07.2023

Senior House Officer ( SHO)

SouthEast Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
06.2017 - 06.2018

Medical Intern

SouthEast Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
09.2016 - 08.2017

Medical Intern

Medical Sciences University of Granma (Celia Sánch
09.2014 - 07.2015

Certificate - COVID-19 Contact Tracing Course

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Diploma - CLINICAL HIV MANAGEMENT

University of Washington

M.D. - Medicine And Surgery

Medical Sciences University of Granma (Celia Sánch
Felicia T. Bonner-Reid, MDMedical Doctor