KANAGASABAI ELANGOVERL
10 Loriner place ,United Kingdom
Summary
Seasoned medical practitioner with 10 years' experience in general surgery, general medicine, orthopaedics, anaesthesiology, and critical care. Skilled in managing surgical and medical intensive care alongside emergency trauma care. Committed to ensuring patient safety and achieving optimal treatment outcomes in high-pressure environments.
GMC Registration No : 8057380
SLMC registration No : 30093
Overview
3
3
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
GP Assistant
NHS primary care
2023.01 - Current
- Liaised between patients, doctors, and healthcare teams to enhance care coordination.
- Coordinated patient referrals for GPS through timely communication with hospital departments.
- Monitor prescribed medications for compliance with safety protocols to support patient safety.
- Attended monthly multi-disciplinary team meetings to align and optimise patient care strategies.
- Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality of patient information consistently.
- Provide administrative support by coding clinical letters and summarising care records.
- Attend staff meetings and workshops to build professional development and practice knowledge.
Senior medical officer ICU /Anaesthesia
National Hospital of Sri Lanka-Colombo
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Administered general anaesthesia using intravenous induction, inhalational maintenance, and TIVA for appropriate cases.
- Managed airways for anaesthetised and critically ill patients, including difficult airway cases.
- Delivered anaesthetic care for adult and paediatric ASA 1-4 patients, ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgery under supervision.
- Delivered neuraxial anaesthesia, performing spinal saddle blocks and placing epidural catheters.
- Assessed, treated, and stabilised post-operative patients in surgical intensive care units.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, optimising patient readiness for surgical and diagnostic procedures, enhancing overall surgical outcomes.
- Provided emergency care in A&E for trauma, strokes, ACS, self-harm, and life-threatening cases.
- Led the medical emergency team during critical events, prioritising safe airway management.
Senior medical officer intensive care unit /Anaest
North Colombo Teaching Hospital -Ragama
2016.01 - 2022.01
- Administered anaesthetic care for adult and paediatric patients across a range of surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Provided general anaesthesia using intravenous induction, inhalational maintenance, and TIVA when indicated.
- Managing airways, including difficult airway support for anaesthetised and critically ill patients.
- Performed neuraxial anaesthesia using spinal saddle blocks and epidural catheter insertion.
- Completed pre-operative assessments to optimise readiness for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Managed post-operative care for patients in surgical ICU, implementing stabilisation protocols to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Delivered emergency care in A&E for trauma, stroke, ACS, self-harm.
- Led medical emergency team responses, coordinating airway interventions during life-threatening events.
Medical officer Trauma and orthopaedic
Teaching Hospital Jaffna
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Performed orthopaedic minor and major surgeries under consultant supervision.
- Performed internal and external fixation for fractures and delivered hemiarthroplasty, enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
- Executed timely triage assessments and interventions for trauma patients, facilitating appropriate treatment pathways.
- Conducted orthopaedic accident and emergency assessments as first trauma contact to ensure prompt patient care.
- Supported medical education research and training for healthcare professionals.
Resident house officer
Teaching Hospital Jaffna
2012.04 - 2014.03
- Managed emergency situations with calm and efficiency, providing critical care to stabilise patients.
- Monitored post-operative patients, assessing complications and implementing effective pain relief strategies.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, such as suturing wounds and inserting cannulas, under supervision.
- Attended daily ward rounds and provided insights and recommendations that enhanced patient care.
- Participated in ward rounds with consulting staff, contributing to discussions on patient treatment plans.
- Assisted a consultant in providing patient care in clinic and on wards.
- Facilitated learning for final year medical students, improving their clinical skills and knowledge through hands-on experience.
Intern medical officer
Teaching Hospital Jaffna
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Provided patient care in general medical unit at teaching hospital Jaffna, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Supported surgical and medical teams during procedures, facilitating efficient operations and contributing to patient safety.
Demonstrator in psychiatry department
University of Jaffna
2012.03 - 2013.03
- Collaborated with consultant in patient care across clinic and inpatient settings, contributing to development of comprehensive treatment plans
- Facilitated clinical teaching sessions for final year medical students, improving their practical understanding of psychiatry
Education
MRCS Part B - Reading
Royal college of surgeon UK
2024-01
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE, BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS) -
UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA
SRI LANKA2012-01
MBBS -
University Of Jaffna
Skills
- Airway Management
- ICU care
- Regional Anaesthesia
- Advanced life support
- Paediatric Life Support
- General surgery skills
- Orthopaedic surgery skills
- Vascular access
- Bedside ultrasound
- Pain Management
- Basic life support
- Infectious disease control
LANGUAGES
English
Tamil
Sinhala
REFERENCES
- Dr Tharmini, Jeyabalan, MBBS MRCGP, tharmini.jeyabalan@nhs.net, GP partner Toddington Medical Centre
- Dr Jeyaradha, sivasoruban, MD , MRCGP , MBBS, rsivasoruban@nhs.net, GP partner Toddington Medical Centre
Timeline
GP Assistant
NHS primary care
2023.01 - Current
Senior medical officer ICU /Anaesthesia
National Hospital of Sri Lanka-Colombo
2022.01 - 2023.01
Senior medical officer intensive care unit /Anaest
North Colombo Teaching Hospital -Ragama
2016.01 - 2022.01
Medical officer Trauma and orthopaedic
Teaching Hospital Jaffna
2014.01 - 2016.01
Intern medical officer
Teaching Hospital Jaffna
2013.01 - 2014.01
Resident house officer
Teaching Hospital Jaffna
2012.04 - 2014.03
Demonstrator in psychiatry department
University of Jaffna
2012.03 - 2013.03
MRCS Part B - Reading
Royal college of surgeon UK
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE, BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS) -
UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA
MBBS -
University Of Jaffna