FALIXIUS LESLIE
Carlisle Estate, St. George, Antigua & Barbuda
Summary
Skilled Doctor in providing compassionate patient care in emergency diagnoses. Expert in communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Establish understanding and positive relationships with patients and families. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician House Officer in Orthopedics, ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery
Sir Lester Bird Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Receive and assess new emergency referrals to the subspecialties of Orthopedics, ENT and maxillofacial surgery, coordinate and assist in management of closed reduction of fractures, perform wound repair, ear irrigation, foreign body extraction from ear and nostril and throat, assist in operating theatre in minor and major surgical cases
- Conduct daily ward rounds and dressing changes, Coordinate continuity of care at the outpatient department with regards to fracture and wound review
- Coordinate and schedule elective Orthopedic cases
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and successful recovery.
Medical Licensure Internship
Dominica China Friendship Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Clinical Rotations: General Surgery, Opthalmology, Obstretics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Community Medicine
Clinical Teaching Fellow
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica/St Kitts/Barbados, West Indies
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Facilitating medical simulations where medical students are responsible for stabilizing acutely ill patients, teach physical exam skills, grade and give feedback on H&P and SOAP notes of medical students, facilitate community clinic visits, facilitated small group learning sessions with medical students, where discussions were differential diagnosis driven and evidence-based.
4th Year Medical Student
Prince George Hospital, Cheverly, Maryland
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Clinical Rotations: Internal Medicine Sub-Internship, Intensive Care Unit, Family Medicine Sub-Internship
3rd Year Medical Student
Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Clinical Rotations: Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pathology, Cardiology, Radiology, Infectious Disease
Mathematics Teacher
Dominica Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School, Dominica, West Indies
08.2011 - 12.2011
Medical Assistant
Flint River Rural Health Clinic, Montezuma, Georgia
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Measured patient’s vital signs and recorded their chief complaints, drew blood for lab test and did urine dipstick analysis
First-year Biology Student Liaison
University of the Southern Caribbean, Maracas Valley, Trinidad, West Indies
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Reported the concerns of 1st year students in the Biology Department
Education
Doctor of Medicine Degree -
Ross University School of Medicine
Dominica, West Indies05.2017
Bachelor of Science, Biology -
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, Jamaica08.2011
Preliminary Courses -
University of the Southern Caribbean
Maracas Valley, Trinidad05.2007
High School Diploma -
Dominica Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School
Dominica, West Indies07.2006
Skills
- Medical History Taking
- Physical Examinations
- Patient Evaluation
- Test Results Interpretation
- Patient treatment planning
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Laboratory interpretation
- Follow-up care
- Imaging Interpretation
- Foreign body removal
- Therapeutic Interventions
- SOAP notes expertise
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- Lab Result Assessment
- Surgical Skills
Administrative Work Experience
Mathematics Teacher
08/2011 - 12/2011
Dominica Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School, Dominica, West Indies
First-year Biology Student Liaison
09/2006 - 05/2007
Reported the concerns of 1st year students in the Biology Department, University of the Southern Caribbean, Maracas Valley, Trinidad, West Indies
Honors and Awards
High School Valedictorian
07/2006
Dominica Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School, Dominica, West Indies
Sportsman of the Year Award
07/2006
Dominica Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School, Dominica, West Indies
2005 Most Outstanding Dominican Male Athlete of the Year
01/2006
Dominica Amateur Athletics Association
Under 17 Male Dominican National Record in Discus Throw
06/2005
Dominica Amateur Athletics Association
Research
Research Team Leader
05/2011 - 06/2011
Conducted research with colleagues, on the biochemical nutritional composition of the Cacoon nut,
Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies
Public Speaking Appearances
Feature Speaker at Graduation Ceremony
07/2017
St. Joseph SDA Primary School, St. Joseph, Dominica, West Indies
Guest Speaker
09/2016
Peoria School District 150, Peoria, Illinois
Volunteer Experience
AHA Basic Life Support Instructor
07/2018
Ross University School of Medicine -RUSM HEART Training Center
Adventist Community Services Volunteer
09/2017 - 10/2018
Performed health screening checks at Plains Annual Peanut Festival and at the Andersonville Civil war reenactment, Adventist Community Services, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
Ross University School of Medicine Clinic Coordinator
05/2014 - 08/2014
Coordinated a health clinic for the students and employees of Ross University campus in Dominica which entailed assigning other medical students to tasks such as blood pressure, blood sugar and height and weight recording., Student National Medical Association, Dominica, West Indies
Member of Ross Adventist Fellowship
01/2012 - 08/2014
Numerous visits to Dominica State Prison & Nursing Home for the Elderly Measured blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, Assessed heart and lungs, Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies
Member of Rotary Club
01/2010 - 05/2011
Collected and sent clothes to victims of earthquake in Haiti, raised funds for medical expenses of 5-year-old girl with rheumatic heart disease
Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies
Member of Projects Team
01/2008 - 05/2008
Visited and donated gifts to the St. Ann’s Girls Home
Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies
Hobbies and Interests
- Personal Training
- Weight Lifting
- Photography
- Hiking
Timeline
Physician House Officer in Orthopedics, ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery
Sir Lester Bird Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Medical Licensure Internship
Dominica China Friendship Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2021
Clinical Teaching Fellow
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica/St Kitts/Barbados, West Indies
05.2017 - 05.2019
4th Year Medical Student
Prince George Hospital, Cheverly, Maryland
01.2017 - 03.2017
3rd Year Medical Student
Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
07.2015 - 11.2016
Mathematics Teacher
Dominica Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School, Dominica, West Indies
08.2011 - 12.2011
Medical Assistant
Flint River Rural Health Clinic, Montezuma, Georgia
08.2010 - 12.2010
First-year Biology Student Liaison
University of the Southern Caribbean, Maracas Valley, Trinidad, West Indies
09.2006 - 05.2007
Doctor of Medicine Degree -
Ross University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Biology -
Northern Caribbean University
Preliminary Courses -
University of the Southern Caribbean
High School Diploma -
Dominica Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School
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