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KANAGASABAI ELANGOVERL

KANAGASABAI ELANGOVERL

Milton Keynes,united kingdom

Summary

Delegated medical practitioner with 10 years of post-internship experience in General surgery, General Medicine, orthopaedic, Anaesthesiology, critical care, surgical and medical intensive care, Accident and trauma emergency care and Medical emergency response care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

GP Assistant

NHS primary care
01.2023 - Current
  • Liaise between patients, doctors, and healthcare teams for seamless care.
  • Coordinated patient referrals for GPs, facilitating communication with hospital departments to ensure timely care.
  • Monitored prescribed medications for compliance with safety protocols, contributing to patient safety and treatment efficacy.
  • Attended monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to collaborate on patient care strategies.
  • Provided administrative support by coding clinical letters and summarising patient care records, streamlining primary care management.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and confidentiality of patient information.
  • Attended staff meetings and workshops for professional development.

Senior medical officer intensive care unit /Anaesthesia

North Colombo Teaching Hospital -Ragama
01.2016 - 01.2022

Deliver anaesthetic care for adult and paediatric patients (ASA I-IV) during diverse surgeries, ensuring safety and comfort under consultant supervision.

Administer general anaesthesia, including intravenous induction, inhalational maintenance, and total intravenous anaesthesia when indicated.

Perform airway management, including difficult airway handling for anaesthetized and critically ill patients.

Perform neuraxial anaesthesia techniques, including spinal, saddle blocks, and epidural catheter insertion.

Conduct pre-operative assessments to optimise patient readiness for surgical and diagnostic procedures, enhancing patient outcomes.

Assess, treat, and stabilise post-operative patients in the surgical ICU, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Provide emergency care for critically ill patients in A&E, managing trauma, strokes, ACS, self-harm injuries, and other life-threatening conditions.

Lead Medical Emergency team in airway management, effectively coordinating critical interventions for patients in life-threatening situations.

Medical officer Trauma and orthopaedic

Teaching Hospital Jaffna
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Provided orthopaedic care in accident and emergency unit as first contact for trauma patients, facilitating timely assessments and interventions.

Perform orthopaedic minor and major surgeries under the supervision of a a consultant including internal and external fixation of fractures and hemiarthroplasty

Performed minor and major general surgeries under consultant supervision and delivered general surgical care in emergency unit and clinics, contributing to patient recovery and health outcomes.

A leading tertiary care and teaching hospital in Sri Lanka, serving as the main referral centre for the Northern Province. Equipped with multiple specialized units, including critical care, trauma, and surgical services. Plays a key role in medical education, research, and training of healthcare professionals.

Intern medical officer

Teaching Hospital Jaffna
01.2013 - 01.2014

Delivered comprehensive patient care in general medical unit at Teaching Hospital Jaffna

Supported surgical team during procedures in general surgical unit at Teaching Hospital Jaffna

  • Shadowed daily activities of office staff to gain understanding of scope of work.
  • Maintained organised and updated file systems for easy staff use.
  • Contributed to project management tasks, tracking progress and coordinating with team members for timely completion.

Demonstrator in psychiatry department

University of Jaffna
03.2012 - 03.2013

Assisted consultant with patient care in clinic and inpatient settings, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans

Delivered clinical teaching sessions to final year medical students, enhancing their practical understanding of psychiatry

  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product developments, ensuring accurate representation during demonstrations.
  • Fielded questions and explained product usage, helping clients make purchase decisions.
  • Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of product range to provide accurate and insightful information.

Senior medical officer intensive care unit /Anaesthesia

National Hospital of Sri Lanka-Colombo
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • The largest tertiary care and teaching hospital in Sri Lanka, with over 3,000 beds and multiple specialised units, including critical care and trauma services. Serves as a key referral centre, providing advanced medical training and high-quality patient care. Managed by the Ministry of Health, it plays a vital role in medical education and research.

Provide anaesthetic care for adult and paediatric patients (ASA I-IV) undergoing a range of surgeries under consultant supervision.

Administer general anaesthesia, including intravenous induction, inhalational maintenance, and total intravenous anaesthesia when indicated.

Perform airway management, including difficult airway handling for anaesthetized and critically ill patients.

Perform neuraxial anaesthesia techniques, including spinal, saddle blocks, and epidural catheter insertion.

Conducted pre-operative assessments, optimising patients for surgical and diagnostic procedures to enhance surgical outcomes.

Assessed, treated, and stabilised post-operative patients in surgical ICU, collaborating with multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care.

Provide emergency care for critically ill patients in A&E, managing trauma, strokes, ACS, self-harm injuries, and other life-threatening conditions.

Led Medical Emergency team in critical situations, emphasising effective airway management to ensure patient safety.

Resident house officer

Teaching Hospital Jaffna
01.2014
  • Assisting the consultant for patient care in clinic and inward.
  • Clinical Teaching for final year Medical students.
  • Participated in daily ward rounds, offering insights and recommendations for patient care improvements.
  • Managed emergency situations with calm and efficiency, providing critical care to stabilise patients.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures, such as suturing wounds and inserting cannulas, under supervision.
  • Monitored post-operative patients, assessing for signs of complications and managing pain relief strategies.
  • Completed ward rounds with consulting staff and discussed patient treatment plans.

Education

MBBS -

GMC

Psychiatry

University of Jaffna

Custom Section

30093

Roles And Responsibilities

Assisting the consultant for patient care in clinic and inward, Clinical Teaching for final year Medical students, Perform orthopaedic minor and major surgeries under the supervision of consultant including internal and external fixation of fractures and hemi arthroplasty, Provide orthopaedic care in the accident and emergency unit, played role as first contact of trauma patients, inward and orthopaedic clinic., Perform minor and major general surgery under the supervision of consultant and provide general surgical care in emergency unit, inward and general surgical clinics, Conduct pre-operative assessments and optimize patients for various surgical and diagnostic procedures., Provide anaesthetic care for adult and paediatric patients (ASA I-IV) undergoing a range of surgeries under consultant supervision., Administer general anaesthesia, including intravenous induction, inhalational maintenance, and total intravenous anaesthesia when indicated., Perform airway management, including difficult airway handling for anaesthetized and critically ill patients., Perform neuraxial anaesthesia techniques, including spinal, saddle blocks, and epidural catheter insertion., Assess, treat, and stabilize post-operative patients in the surgical ICU, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team., Provide emergency care for critically ill patients in A&E, managing trauma, strokes, ACS, self-harm injuries, and other life-threatening conditions., Take part in the Medical Emergency team as a leader and airway management., Communicate effectively with patients and staff while demonstrating professionalism and commitment to patient care., Work efficiently under pressure, remaining calm in high-stress situations., Manage time effectively, coordinate with team members, and take responsibility for inpatient care., Assist GPs with patient referrals and coordinate with hospital departments., Monitor prescribed medications to ensure compliance with safety protocols., Actively involved in monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings., Participate in staff meetings, workshops for professional development., Provide administrative support, coding clinical letters, summarising the patients' care records and helping for the primary care patient management., Liaise between patients, doctors, and healthcare teams for seamless care., Ensure accurate documentation and confidentiality of patient information.

Timeline

GP Assistant

NHS primary care
01.2023 - Current

Senior medical officer intensive care unit /Anaesthesia

North Colombo Teaching Hospital -Ragama
01.2016 - 01.2022

Medical officer Trauma and orthopaedic

Teaching Hospital Jaffna
01.2014 - 01.2016

Resident house officer

Teaching Hospital Jaffna
01.2014

Intern medical officer

Teaching Hospital Jaffna
01.2013 - 01.2014

Demonstrator in psychiatry department

University of Jaffna
03.2012 - 03.2013

Senior medical officer intensive care unit /Anaesthesia

National Hospital of Sri Lanka-Colombo
01.2012 - 01.2013

MBBS -

GMC

Psychiatry

University of Jaffna
KANAGASABAI ELANGOVERL