SANTHIRA VIJAYA KUMAR

• Performing thorough history-taking, physical examinations, and clinical decision-making across a wide spectrum of medical presentations.
• Managing chronic disease cases, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, asthma, COPD, thyroid disorders, and other long-term conditions, in accordance with current clinical guidelines.
• Assessing and treating paediatric patients, covering common childhood illnesses, developmental concerns, immunisations, acute presentations, and parental counselling.
• Providing acute care for adult and geriatric patients, including infections, musculoskeletal conditions, gastrointestinal complaints, dermatological issues, and minor injuries.
• Ordering, interpreting, and acting upon laboratory investigations, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tests.
• Developing personalised care plans focused on prevention, lifestyle modification, and long-term health optimisation.
• Performing minor procedures such as wound care, suturing, drainage of abscesses, removal of foreign bodies, and simple dermatological procedures, where appropriate.
• Delivering women’s health services, including antenatal care, contraception counselling, and cervical screening.
• Administering vaccines and ensuring adherence to national immunisation schedules.
• Coordinating referrals to secondary care, liaising with specialists, and ensuring continuity across healthcare settings.
• Maintaining accurate electronic medical records and ensuring compliance with clinical governance, confidentiality standards, and medico-legal requirements.
• Participating in quality-improvement activities, audits, and continuing professional development to maintain up-to-date clinical skills.

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients across all age groups, conducting thorough physical exams, diagnosing conditions, and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Manage a daily patient load of approximately 70 patients, focusing on both acute and chronic conditions, preventive health, and wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, nurses, and support staff, to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records to ensure precise and secure documentation.
• Performed minor clinical procedures, including suturing, abscess drainage, wound care, nail avulsion repair, foreign body removal from eyes and ears, ingrown toenail removal, reducing the need for specialist referrals by 80% and improving patient access to immediate care.
• Developed personalized treatment plans and preventive care strategies.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms to understand conditions and begin diagnostic processes.
• Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
• Consulted with surgeons to discuss patient needs, risks and protective strategies to prevent degeneration of conditions.
• Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
• Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in the body.
• Practiced obstetric medicine, providing diagnosis and treatment for antenatal patients.
• Monitored patients recovering post-operatively from obstetrics and gynecology procedures.
• Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
• Explained test results to patients to help each make decisions about lifestyle choices, future healthcare and treatments for gynecologic or obstetric issues.
• Counseled female patients on birth control methods, cervical and breast cancer and answered questions or concerns.
• Provided fast and accurate patient diagnostics or referrals.
• Managed deliveries including vaginal, planned cesarean and emergency deliveries.
• Performing obstetrics and gynecology scans to further assist in management.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Managed antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care under supervision.
• Assisted in normal and emergency deliveries and gynaecological procedures.
• Monitored and managed high-risk pregnancies and obstetric complications.
• Conducted patient assessments, history-taking, and physical examinations for gynaecology and obstetric cases.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings for patient management and care planning.
• Provided patient education and counselling on maternal health, family planning, and reproductive health.
• Documented clinical notes, investigations, and treatment plans accurately.
• Responded to obstetric emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

A. House Officer – Pediatrics (24.07.2017-23.01.2018)

• Performed thorough assessments of pediatric patients, including physical exams and developmental screenings, for early detection of health issues.
• Administered vaccinations, monitored growth metrics, and provided care for acute and chronic conditions specific to pediatric patients.
• Engaged with parents and guardians to educate on preventive care, nutrition, and developmental milestones.
• Participated in emergency responses within the pediatric unit, assisting senior physicians in stabilizing patients and performing lifesaving interventions.

B. House Officer – Surgery (24.01.2018-23.05.2018)

• Assisted in surgical procedures, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative support, and postoperative care, improving clinical knowledge and surgical skills.
• Provided wound care, suturing, and dressing changes, managing minor procedures independently to alleviate surgical team workload.
• Conducted daily rounds, monitored post-surgical recovery, and documented patient progress, ensuring continuity of care and identifying complications early.
• Collaborated with surgical teams and anesthesiologists to manage patient care, contributing to a reduction in recovery times and improved patient outcomes.

C. House Officer – Internal Medicine (24.05.2018-23.09.2018)

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams, patient history review, and diagnostics, managing a caseload of 30 patients daily.
• Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans under the guidance of senior physicians, effectively managing both acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Coordinate patient care with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, specialists, and social workers to ensure holistic, patient-centered treatment.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document all observations, diagnoses, and treatments in Electronic Medical Records systems to ensure accurate and confidential patient records.
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, treatment options, and medication adherence.

D. House Officer – Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department (24.09.2018-23.01.2019)

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal patients.
• Assist in labor and delivery procedures, including normal vaginal deliveries and emergency C-sections, ensuring safe outcomes for both mothers and infants.
• Perform gynecological procedures, such as Pap smears, pelvic exams, and cervical screening, improving early detection rates for reproductive health issues.
• Educate patients on pregnancy health, family planning, contraception options, and postpartum care.
• Monitor high-risk pregnancies, tracking maternal and fetal health indicators to promptly identify potential complications and coordinate additional care as needed.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, midwives, and specialists, to support safe and effective obstetric and gynecological care.
• Document all patient interactions, procedures, and outcomes in Electronic Medical Records, ensuring complete and accurate patient histories for future care continuity.

E. House Officer – Orthopedic and Traumatology Department (24.01.2019-23.05.2019)

• Conduct initial assessments and examinations for patients with musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, and orthopedic conditions.
• Assist in orthopedic surgeries, including fracture reductions, joint dislocations, and casting, gaining hands-on experience in surgical techniques and post-operative care.
• Perform minor procedures, such as casting, splinting, and joint immobilization, reducing patient recovery times and minimizing complications for simple fractures.
• Collaborate with senior orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and nursing staff to develop and implement personalized treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Monitor post-operative patients, managing pain relief and mobility exercises to ensure proper recovery and prevent complications.
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention, post-surgical care, and physical rehabilitation exercises, improving patient compliance and engagement with recovery protocols.
• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in Electronic Medical Records, maintaining comprehensive patient records for ongoing care and future follow-up.

F. House Officer – Emergency and Traumatology Department (24.05.2019-23.09.2019)

• Conduct rapid and accurate patient assessments in high-pressure situations, managing up to 20 cases per shift, including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and neurological emergencies.
• Perform critical procedures, such as wound suturing, fracture stabilization, IV line insertion, and airway management, ensuring immediate intervention to prevent further complications.
• Work alongside senior physicians, nurses, and trauma specialists to stabilize patients and prioritize care.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, including ECG and ultrasound, to quickly evaluate patient conditions, providing essential information for swift decision-making in time-sensitive scenarios.
• Coordinate with emergency medical technicians for seamless handover of patients, ensuring accurate and comprehensive communication for continuity of care.
• Participate in resuscitation efforts.
• Document all assessments, treatments, and observations accurately in Electronic Medical Records to maintain clear, accessible patient histories and support continuity of care.