Deepashna Shandil
Labasa,Fiji Islands
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare professional with a focus on strategic leadership in medical operations. Drive improvements in patient care quality and organisational efficiency through evidence-based practices and collaborative team management—expert in navigating complex regulatory environments and implementing innovative healthcare solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Officer
Nakorosule Health Centre
Naitasiri, Fiji, Central Division
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Suva
- Participated in emergency response initiatives, enhancing patient care during critical situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes in the community.
- Conducted health education workshops to promote preventive measures and awareness. Utilized data analysis to assess health trends and drive community health improvement strategies
- Performed minor surgeries and provided immediate relief to patients.
- Managed outpatient clinics for efficient service delivery.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge through continuous professional development activities, ensured best practice adherence.
- Diagnosed and treated chronic diseases with innovative treatment plans.
- Administered vaccinations, enhanced community health awareness.
- Advised on lifestyle modifications and promoted healthier living habits among patients.
- Participated in public health campaigns to enhance local wellbeing awareness.
- Implemented prevention strategies, reduced infectious disease spread in the community.
- Promoted preventative measures by leading educational sessions at local schools and community centres.
- Provided emergency care to stabilise patients' conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with specialists for advanced patient care.
- Provided consultation services via telemedicine platforms during pandemic restrictions, maintained continuity of care for patients unable to attend in-person appointments.
- Conducted regular medical examinations for early disease detection. Organised referrals to specialists when necessary, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Administered medication in line with treatment plans.
- Supported continuum of care with strong clinical knowledge and meticulous patient follow-ups.
- Worked with orderlies and the nursing team to facilitate patient transfers and ambulation assistance.
- Enforced compliance with infection-control protocols and sanitation needs.
- Communicate across all enterprise levels, building strong and trusting rapport with patients, caregivers and healthcare personnel.
- Delegated clinical nursing tasks to meet patients' care requirements.
- Actioned public health campaigns to educate patients on current issues.
- Coordinated staff rotas to meet service requirements whilst remaining under budget.
- Collaborated with external providers to meet patient care continuity needs.
- Evaluated resource and service use to maximise department productivity.
Medical Internship
Colonial War Memorial Hospital
Suva, Fiji
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Ministry of health and medical services, Suva
- Assisted in emergency medicine procedures during high-pressure situations, enhancing patient outcomes in a fast-paced medical environment
- Engaged in clinical rotations within the Emergency Medicine Department, gaining hands-on experience in trauma care and acute medical interventions
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, contributing to treatment plans for patients admitted to the emergency department
- Conducted patient assessments and triage's in the emergency room, prioritizing cases based on urgency and medical need
- Documented patient encounters and maintained accurate electronic medical records to ensure continuity of care and comply with healthcare regulations
- Ministry of health and medical services, Suva
Education
Masters - Global Health (Extension), Health Leadership and Management
University of New South Wales
01.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Latin American School of Medicine
Cuba 09.2011 - 07.2018
Secondary Education - undefined
Labasa College / Labasa Sangam College
01.2006 - 12.2010
Primary Education - undefined
Saint Augustine's Public School
01.1998 - 12.2005
Skills
- Public Health Knowledge
- Patient Assessment and Triage
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Clinical Procedures Experience
- Engaging leadership style
- Patient counselling
- Cultural competence
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Emergency Response Initiative Participation
- Critical Thinking
- Acute Care Management
- Communication Skills
- Health Education Promotion
- Patient Advocacy
- Confidentiality assurance
- Medical ethics understanding
- Preventive healthcare strategies
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate
Custom
- Reading
- Cooking
- Traveling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Masters - Global Health (Extension), Health Leadership and Management
University of New South Wales
01.2023 - 12.2024
Medical Officer
Nakorosule Health Centre
03.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Internship
Colonial War Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Latin American School of Medicine
09.2011 - 07.2018
Secondary Education - undefined
Labasa College / Labasa Sangam College
01.2006 - 12.2010
Primary Education - undefined
Saint Augustine's Public School
01.1998 - 12.2005
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