Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Registrations
Certification
Continuing professional development
Awards
Extracurricular Activities
Languages
References
Timeline
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Manimegala Karunakaran

Petaling Jaya

Summary

Experienced doctor with a strong background in emergency and internal medicine, with over 8 years of expertise in tertiary hospitals. Proven ability to prioritize clinical cases effectively, while maintaining excellent communication with colleagues and senior medical professionals. Skilled in delivering optimal patient management and proficient in both basic and critical care procedures. Currently seeking supervised rotation opportunities to further enhance clinical skills and contribute to the healthcare field.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registrar (Emergency Medicine)

Prince Court Medical Hospital
04.2022 - Current
  • Responsibilities include patient assessment, planning and interpreting laboratory investigations, imaging results and management of acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Basic surgical skills including toilet and suturing, incision and drainage, chest tube insertion, central line insertion.
  • Facilitating consultant led grand ward rounds, participating in weekly continuing medical education (CME) presentations, attending and presenting in mortality and morbidity meetings
  • Training junior medical officers, interns and medical students
  • Participate in work after hours roster and on call 24 hours for national disaster emergency management
  • Utilized electronic health records systems for accurate documentation and data entry, minimizing errors and improving patient record management.
  • Coordinated bed assignments with clinical team members, optimizing patient flow through the emergency department.
  • Supported efficient discharge processes by providing patients with necessary paperwork, instructions, and follow-up appointments when required.
  • Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
  • Reduced potential conflicts or misunderstandings among patients or family members through clear explanations of hospital policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in reducing ER overcrowding by efficiently directing patients to appropriate care areas.
  • Acted as a liaison between physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care.

Resident Medical Officer (Emergency Medicine)

Selayang Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: Teaching public tertiary care hospital with over 960 beds
  • Duties involved clerking and management of patients that presented with acute and critical conditions to the emergency department
  • Weekly teaching for junior doctors, interns and weekly grand rounds with Consultant Emergency Physicians
  • Mitigating conflicts among team members, interns and nursing personnel
  • Educated patients about procedures, conditions and medications.
  • Maintained medical records accurately, ensuring proper documentation for future reference and continuity of care.
  • Collected information about patient histories, current conditions and vital statistics to make accurate determinations about conditions.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, demonstrating competence in sterile techniques and wound management practices.
  • Managed time efficiently while balancing multiple responsibilities including administrative tasks, direct patient care, and professional development activities.
  • Managed complex cases effectively by consulting with specialists and coordinating appropriate referrals.

Resident Medical Officer (Internal Medicine)

Bintulu Hospital
08.2016 - 03.2019
  • Company Overview: Rural public hospital
  • Responsibilities include patient assessment and management of acute patients, facilitating consultant led grand ward rounds, participating in weekly continuing medical education (CME) presentations, attending and presenting in mortality and morbidity meetings
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing accurate diagnoses and developing comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Provided on-call support for urgent situations, addressing emergencies promptly and skillfully.
  • Designed treatment protocols tailored to individual needs, resulting in personalized care plans that optimize wellness goals.
  • Streamlined hospital processes by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure timely patient care.
  • Kept abreast of industry advancements, attending conferences and workshops to enhance professional knowledge continually.
  • Reduced readmission rates through diligent monitoring of progress and proactive intervention when necessary.
  • Wrote and updated patient prescriptions.
  • Collected information about patient histories, current conditions and vital statistics to make accurate determinations about conditions.
  • Provided routine and emergency medical care to patients.

Medical Intern

Bintulu Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2016
  • Company Overview: Teaching public hospital
  • Supervised training position in six core departments (Medicine-6 months), (Surgery-6 months), (Obstetrics and Gynaecology-6 months), (Paediatrics-6 months), (Orthopaedics-6 months) and (Emergency Medicine-6 months)
  • Responsibilities include supervised patient clerking, planning investigations, tracing laboratory work up and medical imaging
  • Participating in continuing medical education (CME) presentations and participating in weekly grand rounds and bedside teaching with consultants
  • Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly rotating through multiple departments, broadening clinical skills and expertise across various specialties.
  • Managed time effectively, prioritizing patient care while balancing administrative tasks and educational requirements.
  • Remained current on latest medical advancements through continuous learning efforts such as attending seminars, workshops, and conferences.
  • Ensured accuracy of patient records by diligently updating their information after every consultation or procedure.

Education

Australia Medical Council MCQ Part 1
Australia
04-2024

MRCP
UK
02-2024

M.D. -

Universitas Padjadjaran
Bandung, Indonesia
04-2014

Skills

  • Airway Management
  • Trauma management
  • Neurological Assessment
  • Toxicology Knowledge
  • Obstetric Emergencies
  • Orthopedic Injury Management
  • Disaster Response
  • Ophthalmologic Emergencies

Registrations

  • Malaysian Medical Council- General registration
  • AHPRA - Eligible for limited registration

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2024
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2024
  • Care of the critically ill Surgical Patient (CCRISP), 2023
  • Basic Life Support 2024

Continuing professional development

  • ECG Course, 2023
  • Basic suturing and wound care course, 2024
  • Conflict management and effective communication in healthcare
  • Acute asthma management, 2023

Awards

Best medical intern award, 2016

Extracurricular Activities

Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) in piano Grade 8 

Medical volunteer for covid 19 vaccination programme- national level, 2020

Languages

English
Native language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Malay
Proficient
C2
German
Advanced
C1

References

  • Dato' Dr.Kantha Rasalingam, MBBS (MAHE), MS Surgery (Neurosurgery), Consultant Neurosurgeon (Supervising consultant), Prince Court Medical Centre, drk@mudahhealthcare.asia, +6012 333 5005
  • Dr. Suhash Damodaran, MD (Russia), Masters in Emergency Medicine (UM), Consultant Emergency Physician (Past supervisor), Hospital Selayang, Malaysia, suhash1981@gmail.com, +6010 464 0206

Timeline

Registrar (Emergency Medicine)

Prince Court Medical Hospital
04.2022 - Current

Resident Medical Officer (Emergency Medicine)

Selayang Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2022

Resident Medical Officer (Internal Medicine)

Bintulu Hospital
08.2016 - 03.2019

Medical Intern

Bintulu Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2016

Australia Medical Council MCQ Part 1

MRCP

M.D. -

Universitas Padjadjaran

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