Maluapapa Siaosi-Senara
Papakura
Summary
A professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment. Known for strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal results in dynamic healthcare settings. Adept at adapting to evolving medical protocols and providing compassionate care. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient education, and medical research.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Call Centre
Pasifika Medical Association
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted with the covid response to help Pacific Communites.
- Utilized my medical background to help triage patients on the phone when they call.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments- answering for 3 clinics.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Pediatric Registrar Doctor
Ministry of Health
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Diagnosed and treated common childhood illnesses and injuries, while monitoring child's response to treatment.
- Managed chronic and complex paediatric cases.
- Managed critically ill paediatric patients while maintaining composure under pressure and making swift decisions based on sound clinical judgment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals for a multidisciplinary management approach for patients.
- Supported families through the diagnosis process, delivering clear explanations of various conditions and treatment options.
- Performed routine screening and follow up for children.
- Cared for patients in paediatric ward, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and paediatric clinics.
- Performed minor surgical procedures.
- Provided effective leadership, mentoring junior medical staff and promoting best practices in paediatric care.
- Collaborated with overseas visiting specialists (eg. cardiologist, nephrologist, respiratory and oncologist).
- Made multiple submissions for children requiring overseas treatment.
- Escorted critically ill patients.
- Organized, reviewed and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Implemented successful preventive care strategies to identify potential health risks early on, enabling timely interventions for optimal outcomes. (Paediatric Early Warning Score).
- Championed child advocacy efforts by participating in community outreach programs and raising awareness of important paediatric health issues. (Childhood Cancer).
- Coordinated continuing education opportunities for colleagues within the department, ensuring the ongoing advancement of professional knowledge and skillsets among team members. (Neonatal Resuscitation).
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring and managing high-risk patients following discharge. (Nephrology Cases).
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based paediatric practices and guidelines. (Starship Guidelines).
- Led quality improvement initiatives within the paediatric department, resulting in improved patient care standards and safety measures. (Sepsis Campaign)
- Improved vaccination coverage rates within the practice population through targeted outreach campaigns aimed at increasing parental awareness about the importance of immunizations. (Community Outreach).
Pediatric Registrar (Provisional Registration)
Waitakere Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Completed Dissertation on Weaning Oxygen Therapy.
- Managed paediatric patients in ED, Paediatric Ward, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and Paediatric Clinic.
- Presented at Starship Grand Round Forum on Paediatrics in Samoa.
Pediatric Registrar Doctor
National Health Services
01.2016 - 11.2017
House Surgeon
National Health Services
01.2014 - 12.2015
Education
Postgraduate Diploma Certificate - Child Health
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ01.2018
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine
Fiji School of Medicine (University of The South Pacific)
Fiji01.2013
Foundation Certificate - Science
National University of Samoa
01.2007
High School Diploma -
Robert Louis Stevenson School
Samoa12-2006
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Document management
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Patient education
- Project management
- Multitasking capacity
Affiliations
- 2021, Secretary of Samoa Medical Association (SMA)
- 2017, Member, Sepsis Campaign
- 2017, Member, Project Paeds Samoa, Founder- Dr Salote Va’ai
- 2017, Executive Member, Pacific Pediatric Association
- 2017, Team Member, Pediatric Cancer Committee Samoa
- 2015, Assistant Secretary, Samoa Medical Association.
- 2014, Constitutional Review Committee for Samoa Medical Association.
- 2011, President of Samoan Medical Students Association of the Fiji School of Medicine.
- 2010, Secretary of Samoan Medical Students Association of the Fiji School of Medicine.
- Member of Pasifika Medical Association.
Languages
Samoan
English
Fijian
Outreach Work
- 2017, Samoa Medical Missions Outreach, US/Hawaii/American Samoa/Samoa Teams, Savaii & Upolu
- 2015, Samoa Medical Missions Outreach, US/Hawaii/American Samoa/Samoa Teams, Savaii & Upolu
- 2015, Rural Outreach Clinics, Upolu & Savaii
- 2013, Rural Outreach Clinics, Savaii
- 2013, Digicel Outreach Medical Clinics, Savaii
Workshops And Papers
- 2018, Presenter at Starship Grandround Auckland, Paediatrics in Samoa.
- 2017, Presenter at Continuing Medical Education (CME), Clinical Audit Paper on Sepsis in Pediatric Ward
- 2016, Pacific Island Child Cancer Regional Conference, Presenter at Forum, Overview and update of Oncology cases in Samoa
- 2013, Patient Waiting Time Audit/Project, MTII Hospital, Savaii
- 2013, Spatial Distribution of Diarrheal Illnesses in Savaii (Retrospective Study), MTII Hospital, Savaii
- 2013, Wellness Screening and Follow up Clinic for NCDs Project, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia & CVS Risk Assessment, MTII Hospital, Savaii
Professional Interests
- Gain Full Registration to practice clinically in New Zealand.
- Public Health focusing on Child Health.
- Children’s Ward- Member of Project Paeds Samoa.
- Make-A-Wish Foundation Samoa- In the planning process.
- Oncology Register for Samoa- to be formed in collaboration with the Samoa Cancer Society.
Gaps In Work History
- Annual Leave for Wedding, 2 months (2016)
- Maternity Leave, 2 months (2017)
- Maternity Leave, 6 months (2020)
- Maternity Leave, 12 months (Oct 2022-Oct 2023)
Short Term Trainings
- 2016, Pacific Island Child Cancer Regional Conference, Nadi, Fiji, National Child Cancer Network
- 2016, Basic Assessment & Support in Intensive Care Course (BASIC), TTM Hospital, Hawke’s Bay District Health Board
- 2013, Emergency Obstertric & Neonatal Care Training Programmed (EmNOC), Lautoka Hospital, Fiji School of Medicine (FSM)
- 2013, Primary Trauma Care Course (PTC), Suva, Fiji, FSM
- 2013, Pediatric Life Support Course (PLS), Lautoka Hospital, FSM
Timeline
Call Centre
Pasifika Medical Association
02.2022 - Current
Pediatric Registrar Doctor
Ministry of Health
01.2019 - 09.2022
Pediatric Registrar (Provisional Registration)
Waitakere Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018
Pediatric Registrar Doctor
National Health Services
01.2016 - 11.2017
House Surgeon
National Health Services
01.2014 - 12.2015
Postgraduate Diploma Certificate - Child Health
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine
Fiji School of Medicine (University of The South Pacific)
Foundation Certificate - Science
National University of Samoa
High School Diploma -
Robert Louis Stevenson School
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