Dr Jagadish Thapa
Sunshine coast
Summary
Motivated and results-driven professional with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence. Adept at working both independently and as part of a team to achieve organizational goals. Focused on continuous learning and contributing to the success of the team.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Observer
Princess Alexandra Hospital,Gastroenterology Unit
- Observed medical professionals conducting patient interviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic procedures related to gastrointestinal and liver disorders.
- Gained exposure to various procedures like endoscopies, colonoscopies, MRCP, ERCP, biopsies.
- Gained insight into the interpretation of lab results, imaging studies, and endoscopic findings for accurate diagnosis.
- Attended case discussions, departmental meetings, and rounds to learn about treatment plans and patient management.
- Gained exposure to the collaborative approach between gastroenterologist, hepatologists, dietiticans, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in recording patient information and contributing to medical charts under supervision.
- Gained insight into how the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system works, including the process of updating patient records, entering clinical data, and ensuring accurate documentation for patient care and continuity.
Senior House Officer
Tanahun Sewa Hospital
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Performed clinical assessments of urgent and non-urgent patients within clinically appropriate timeframes and participated in ordering and interpretation of clinical investigations, ensuring communication of abnormal results
- Worked under the supervision and support of registrars and consultants to further develop general clinical and decision making skills
- Ensured quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans
- Participated in the development of discharge plans that reflect the needs of patients and their significant others and demonstrates understanding of the role of community providers
- Worked collaboratively and respectfully with multi-disciplinary team members to achieve desired outcomes for patients through effective communication and attendance and participated in unit and site clinical meetings
- Exchanged and share information form participation in seminars and conferences with colleagues via presentations, education forums, team meetings
- Provided clinical handovers to covering Resident Medical officers
- Participated and contribute to improvement of policies, procedures and protocols and identify areas of improvement in clinical practice
- Demonstrated a caring and empathetic approach towards patients at all times
- Participated in the teaching of interns and medical students where appropriate
- Covered other Units and Departments as part of the after-hours roster or as requested by the Medical Workforce Unit
- Maintained high levels of communication with patients and family regarding the nature of their condition and its treatment
- Explained procedures/operations to patient and orders investigations as necessary
- Assisted with medical procedures/operations, as required
- Carried out procedures within capabilities or with senior supervision when required, e.gVenipuncture, sutures, CVC line insertion, etc.
Junior House Officer
Patan Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Obtained and documented a comprehensive history from the patient, and from other relevant sources
- Performed and documented a thorough physical examination
- Requested and follow up and interpret appropriate investigations revising management plan as necessary
- Formulated a management plan for each patient and participated an active role in the multidisciplinary health care team looking after the patient by coordinating care, referral and follow-up
- Communicated effectively, respectfully and with the ability to listen to patients and their families, using an interpreter where necessary
- Written a concise and timely discharge summary containing pertinent information for the patient's GP, which includes how the patient has been managed, investigations done, changes to medication, Outpatient appointments, future follow up, etc
- Developed and maintain good communication with nursing and allied health staff
- Attended weekly intern education meetings and unit education sessions and played an active role in the multidisciplinary health care team
- Developed a learning plan for the rotation, covering technical skills development and management of specific conditions
- Performed evidence based approach to clinical care and access relevant and current literature to assist with understanding clinical problems, and help in formulating the best possible management plans
- Participated in the after-hours and weekend rosters
Post Graduate Medical Internship
Southwestern University Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Consolidated skills in communication and counselling
- Developed an understanding of ethical and legal issues within medical practice
- Documented a patient's history, examination, investigation findings, and all other relevant information in the clinical record
- Written quality discharge summaries and organized discharge medications
- Developed an appropriate attitude to medical practice by encompassing diagnostic, technical, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
- Developed an appreciation of collegial responsibilities and work within a collegiate attitude
- Performed the assessment and day to day management of patients under the supervision of more senior, experienced medical staff
- Participated in the management of outpatients under the supervision of registrars, consultants
- Assisted with the preparation and organization of any unit meetings, case presentations as required by the unit
- Participated in clinicopathological conference every week
- Clear and concise documented of daily events in the case record and methods of communication appropriate to ongoing care
- Organized and coordinated any investigations and procedures needed for patients and/or as requested by senior staff
- Performed training in the following procedures under supervision: Insertion of intravenous cannula, Insertion of nasogastric tubes, Venipuncture's, Lumbar punctures, Ventilation techniques, Basic surgical and anaesthetic techniques, Suturing techniques, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Simulation sessions, Common medical imaging interpretation, Abscess drainage, Intramuscular injections, Wound care, Collection and preparation of pathology specimens, Performance and interpretation of respiratory function tests
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Southwestern University
Cebu, Philippines07-2020
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Diagnosing and assessing patients
- Trauma Management
- Handling emergencies and stressful situations
- Airway Management
- Making ethical decisions
Certification
- Passed AMC CAT MCQ Exam, 02/19/24, Australian Medical Council
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Care Course (PHTC), 02/20/24, The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 10/13/23, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 10/11/23, American Heart Association
- Basic Ortho Workshop, 02/10/23
- Training on Wound Closure and Suture Technique, 06/28/19, Southwestern University Medical Center
Timeline
Senior House Officer
Tanahun Sewa Hospital
12.2022 - 07.2024
Junior House Officer
Patan Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
Post Graduate Medical Internship
Southwestern University Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Passed AMC CAT MCQ Exam, 02/19/24, Australian Medical Council
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Care Course (PHTC), 02/20/24, The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 10/13/23, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 10/11/23, American Heart Association
- Basic Ortho Workshop, 02/10/23
- Training on Wound Closure and Suture Technique, 06/28/19, Southwestern University Medical Center
Clinical Observer
Princess Alexandra Hospital,Gastroenterology Unit
Doctor of Medicine -
Southwestern University
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