Siosaia Faupula
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Officer
Ministry Of Health, Colonial War Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Educated and mentored more than 100 medical students over the years
- Kept informed on advancements in field to contribute to medical research programs.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Verified complex diagnoses to facilitate treatment plans.
- Trained and supervised medical students and residents engaged in special activities and procedures.
- Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Resident Medical Officer
Ministry Of Health, Vaiola Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Participation in various workshops related to Internal Medicine, including but not limited to TB/HIV management, Essential Pain Management, and Palliative Care for Terminal Illnesses.
- Experienced in escorting patients to overseas hospitals, including NZ and Fiji
- Effectively refer patients to specialists and prescribe necessary medications or treatment options.
- Collected information about patient histories, current conditions and vital statistics to make accurate determinations about conditions.
- Performed clinical procedures such as collecting blood.
- Educated patients about procedures, conditions and medications.
- Wrote and updated patient prescriptions.
- Provided routine and emergency medical care to patients.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Emergency Medical Officer
Ministry Of Health, Vaiola Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Used medical equipment and comprehended severity of injury.
- Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment.
- Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated findings to nursing staff.
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
- Analyzed reports and findings to assess information and diagnose patients.
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Advised patients on diet, hygiene and methods for disease prevention.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews and process development.
Medical Officer Intern
Ministry Of Health, Vaiola Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Work under the supervision and support of the Consultant or Registrar to develop general clinical and decisionmaking skills, seeking assistance when required.
- Participate in on-going assessment of competencies via a mid and end of term assessments undertaken by the Director of Clinical Training.
- Provide quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and involvement with management plans.
- Undertake clinical assessments of urgent and non-urgent patients within clinically appropriate timeframes and participate in the ordering and interpretation of clinical investigations.
- Assume responsibility for patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that required clinical procedures are performed with appropriate training and supervision.
- Participate in the development of discharge plans that reflects the needs of patients and their significant others and demonstrates understanding of the role of community providers.
- Attend ward rounds, clinics and Theatre and participate in unit and site clinical meetings.
- Provide clinical handovers to covering Interns
Education
Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Fiji National University
Suva, Fiji12.2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Fiji National University
Suva, Fiji09.2022
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
Fiji National University
Suva, Fiji12.2013
South Pacific Board For Educational Assessment - Science And Mathematics
Tonga High School
Nuku'alofa, Tonga12.2007
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Advanced Life Support
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Written Communication
- Self Motivation
- Active Listening
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
Languages
Tonga
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Medical Officer
Ministry Of Health, Colonial War Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2024
Resident Medical Officer
Ministry Of Health, Vaiola Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2019
Emergency Medical Officer
Ministry Of Health, Vaiola Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2017
Medical Officer Intern
Ministry Of Health, Vaiola Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Fiji National University
Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Fiji National University
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
Fiji National University
South Pacific Board For Educational Assessment - Science And Mathematics
Tonga High School
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