SHAKUNTALA (Sonia) RAJESH
Yeovil,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a robust skill set in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Proficient in performing minor procedures such as suturing, incision and drainage, IV cannulation, and lumbar puncture. Demonstrates expertise in comprehensive patient care and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. Adept at consulting with specialists and participating in rounds to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to advancing career goals through continuous learning and collaboration in emergency case management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6037
6037
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Family Care
NA
Yeovil, Somerset
07.2020 - 06.2025
- Full-time carer for family, including 7-year-old son and 6-months baby born in 2024, demonstrating strong organisational, time management, and resilience skills.
- Successfully relocated to the UK, navigating new systems and establishing family life.
- Dedicated this period to completing essential UK medical licensing exams while managing significant personal responsibilities.
General Practitioner
Kohat Valley Medical Center
Abu Dhabi
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed a high volume of diverse patient presentations in an industrial area, performing comprehensive assessments, including history taking and physical examinations.
- Performed minor surgeries as part of routine GP duties, lowering referral rates to specialists.
- Provided effective primary care management for wide range of community health issues.
- Accurately triaged patients, referring complex or critical cases to secondary care when necessary to ensure appropriate patient outcomes.
General Practitioner
Digital Polyclinic
Dubai
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Remember to add 2-3 strong bullet points about your GP role here, focusing on quantifiable outcomes or impact, if you haven't yet.
Resident Medical Officer
Masha-Allah Medical Center
Kandh Kot
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed diverse patient caseloads, taking comprehensive histories, conducting physical examinations, and formulating differential diagnoses and management plans.
- Provided initial assessment and treatment in the Emergency Room (ER), gaining proficiency in minor surgical procedures including suturing, incision and drainage of abscesses, and removal of ingrown nails.
- Effectively triaged patients and coordinated timely consultations with specialists for various medical conditions.
- Actively participated in twice-weekly clinics, daily rounds, grand rounds, morning meetings, and case presentations, enhancing diagnostic and treatment strategies.
House officer (General Surgery)
Civil Hospital Karachi
Karachi, Sindh
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care for surgical patients.
- Actively attended outpatient clinics, morning meetings, bedside rounds, and case presentations to deepen surgical knowledge.
- Assisted senior surgeons in various procedures, including hernioplasty, cholecystectomy, and appendicectomy.
House officer (General Medicine)
Abbasi Shaheed Teaching Hospital
Karachi
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Managed patient care across Outpatient Department (OPD), general wards, and the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU).
- Regularly attended and actively participated in daily bedside rounds and noon conferences, asking thoughtful questions to enhance learning.
- Presented recent advancements in diagnosis and treatment of various diseases during weekly case presentations.
- Proficiently performed minor procedures under supervision, including IV cannulation, NG tube passing, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, and urinary catheterizations.
- Consistently received appreciation from patients and peers for providing compassionate care and acting as a patient advocate.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on current best practices.
Education
MBBS -
Chandka Medical College (Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences)
Larkana/Pakistan Intermediate - A-Grade, BISE Larkana
BISE Larkana
Kashmore/PakistanMatriculation - B-Grade, BISE Larkana
BISE Larkana
Kashmore/PakistanSkills
- Patient assessment (history, physical examination and make individualised plan)
- Minor procedures
- Suturing
- Incision & drainage
- IV cannulation
- NG tube insertion
- Urinary catheterization
- Initial management of emergency cases
- Effective communication
- Working effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Participating in rounds
- Case presentations
- Microsoft Windows
- MS Office
Websites
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 02/2017
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Surgical Skills
- IMNCI programme
Affiliations
- Cooking, Backing, socialising, dancing
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Personal Information
Married, Living with Husband who is NHS GP and 2 sons 8 and 1 year old, on Tier 2 dependent visa.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Care
NA
07.2020 - 06.2025
General Practitioner
Kohat Valley Medical Center
09.2018 - 07.2020
General Practitioner
Digital Polyclinic
10.2017 - 09.2018
Resident Medical Officer
Masha-Allah Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
House officer (General Surgery)
Civil Hospital Karachi
07.2013 - 12.2013
House officer (General Medicine)
Abbasi Shaheed Teaching Hospital
01.2013 - 06.2013
MBBS -
Chandka Medical College (Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences)
Intermediate - A-Grade, BISE Larkana
BISE Larkana
Matriculation - B-Grade, BISE Larkana
BISE Larkana
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