Medical Officer Pharmacy
Resume:
THEJA
HURUGGAMUWA
MEDICAL OFFICER – MINISTRY OF HEALTH SRI
LANKA
**, ****** ****’s Road, Katukurunda,
Kalutara South, Sri Lanka
************@*****.***
ABOUT ME WORK EXPERIENCE
Experienced Doctor with a
passion and dedication for
helping others in need.
Adept in providing optimal
patient care, while striving
to help patients achieve
their healthiest life. Able to
communicate well with
patients, families and
colleagues. Committed to
staying up-to-date, and
aiming to provide patients
with the highest level of
care, bringing forth
dedication, skill, and the
desire to positively impact
the lives of others.
LANGUAGES
• SINHALA
• ENGLISH
• RUSSIAN
• TAMIL
SKILLS
• PRIMARY CARE
EXPERIENCE
• ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
• STAFF TRAINING &
DEVELOPMENT
• TEAM WORK & SELF-
DISCIPLINE
• CRITICAL CARE
• SOUND DECISION MAKING
UNDER STRESS
• COMPUTER LITERACY
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS
MINISTRY OF
HEALTH - SRI LANKA
Teaching Hospital,
Kalutara
Feb 2021 - Present
Teaching Hospital,
Kalutara
Oct 2016 - Jan 2021
MINISTRY OF
HEALTH - SRI LANKA
National Institute of
Health Sciences, Kalutara
South
Sri Lanka
Dec 2014 – Oct 2016
Medical Officer – Sexually Transmitted
Infections Clinic
• Performing very specialized assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services, utilizing appropriate protocols and guidelines as established by the WHO and Ministry of Health.
• Eliciting health histories related to presenting symptoms (i.e., previous STI’s, HIV status, potential exposure to STI)
• Using laboratory test results and clinical assessment to determine type and stage of STI and to administer or oversee administration of appropriate treatment allowed under protocol.
• Counselling patients, on various occasions
• Administer and referral of PLHIV to access for ART.
• Serves as medical education resource for both staff and clients as needed.
Medical Officer – Diabetes and
Endocrinology Clinic
• Analyzing, examining, and investigating patients and their medical histories for signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances.
• Advising, ordering, and performing tests and interpreting the results.
• Discussing diagnoses with patients, explaining treatment options, and giving advice on medications, lifestyle and dietary changes, and other preventative measures.
• Carrying out follow-up appointments, monitoring patient progress, adjusting treatment plans and medications, and updating patient records.
• Conducting research and studies on the endocrine system and its diseases, disorders, and conditions to develop new treatment techniques.
• Remaining up-to-date on current discoveries, developments, trends, research, and technology.
Medical Officer – Teaching (Lecturer in
Pharmacology for Diploma in Pharmacy
Programme)
• Contributing to development and innovation in teaching and assessment within pharmacy, linking the formulation and drug delivery of medicines with the practice of pharmacy.
• Contributing to the proactive evidence-based review and development of the curricula and programmes.
• Being responsible for the evaluation, design and content of specific areas of teaching within the Pharmacy School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• To teach, To provide support and advice, undergraduate students, engaging learners in their academic studies and to carry out the associated assessment processes.
• To provide support and advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To engage in the regular evaluation and development of activities.
• To undertake relevant academic administration.
REFERENCES
DR. SIVATHARSHIYA
PATHMANATHAN,
CONSULTANT
ENDOCRINOLOGIST
National Hospital of Sri Lanka,
Colombo, Sri Lanka
T: +947********
E: *************@*****.***
DR. LASANTHI
SIRIWARDHANA,
CONSULTANT
VENEREOLOGIST,
District General Hospital, Kalutara,
Sri Lanka
T: +947********
E: **********@*****.***
MINISTRY OF
HEALTH - SRI LANKA
District General Hospital,
Kalutara
March 2009-Dec 2014
Medical Officer - Anesthesiology and Critical
Care
• Conducted thorough patient interviews and examinations and optimized patients prior to medical procedures.
• Decided and delivered the appropriate mode of anesthesia to the patient, either general, regional or local.
• Managed critically ill patients with, at risk of, or recovering from, potentially life-threatening failure of organ systems.
• Assessed patients and provided intervention methods to patients suffering from chronic pain disorders by using epidural injections and infusions.
• Diagnosed patients, evaluated tests, and provided proper treatment even under time constraints.
• Assessed efficacy of treatment regimens and determine adjustments required to be implemented.
• Conducted interviews to understand patient histories, address their concerns and complete physical examinations.
• Organizing and taking part in continuous medical education programmes.
District General Hospital,
Kalutara
Mar 2008- Aug 2008
Base Hospital,
Padiyathalawa
Jul 2006- Feb 2008
Senior House Officer - Pediatrics
• Diagnosing and treating illnesses, medical conditions, and injuries.
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Collecting, recording, and maintaining patients' information and histories.
• Prescribing and administering treatments, therapies, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care.
• Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients and family members.
• Monitoring patients' conditions and progress.
• Advising patients, parents, and guardians on diets, activities, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Conducting research and remaining up to date on current trends, discoveries, and developments in the field. Medical Officer
• Diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, and injuries.
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests. Collecting, recording, and maintaining patients' information and histories.
• Contributing clinical expertise to patient care and providing guidance to junior physicians.
• Performing administrative duties and risk management.
• Ensuring the highest standards in patient care are maintained.
• Verifying complex diagnoses and facilitating treatment plans.
• Supervising, and mentoring healthcare professionals and collaborating with consultants.
• Keeping informed on advancements in the field and contributing to medical research programs.
• Reporting to senior management, as well as liaising between administrative and medical staff.
MINISTRY OF
HEALTH - SRI LANKA
District General Hospital,
Ampara
May 2005-Jun 2006
Intern Medical Officer
• Delivered excellent patient care by early diagnoses and optimal medical care, in the Department of Pediatrics as well as the Department of Obstetrics Gynecology.
• Acted as the liaison between patients and doctors and advocated for the patients wherever necessary.
• Lead education sessions to provide information to patients as well as guardians, regarding chronic disorders needing a substantial amount of social support, such as cerebral palsy, thalassemia seizure disorders, and guided them towards community resources available to provide support.
• Facilitated patient check-ins and check-outs.
• Conducted interviews to understand patient histories, address their concerns and complete physical examinations. EDUCATION
Kursk State Medical
University
Russia
2004
MD
Girls’ High School
Kandy
1995
GCE Advanced Level
• Performed above average throughout the academic
years.
• Served as a School Prefect in 1994/1995.
• Leader of the school drama team in 1992.
• A member of the school girl guides’ team in
1990/1992
PUBLICATIONS
• COLLEGE OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS OF SRI LANKA – ANNUAL ACADEMIC SESSIONS 2019 – POSTER PRESENTATION
Distraction during critical phase of anesthesia in the obstetric theatre at District General Hospital Kalutara
• ONGOING RESEARCH
Prevalence and associated conditions of premature
ejaculation and erectile dysfunction among men attending sexual health clinic in district general hospital Kalutara COURSES / TRAINING
SRI LANKA COLLEGE OF
ENDOCRINOLOGISTS
March 2015
Workshop on Essentials of
Diabetes Care
DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH SERVICES
June 2015
DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH SERVICES
June 2015
Public Health Legislation - Master
Training Programme
Development of a Learning Management
System for the Diploma in Pharmacy
Training Programme – Training
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION
FOR THE STUDY OF
DIABETES.
Aug 2018
Endocrine Congress Sri Lanka –
workshop
COLLEGE OF
ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS &
INTENSIVISTS OF SRI
LANKA.
Aug 2019
Advanced Life Support Course
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