Cherrista Mohammed

MRCP-trained Intensive Care Registrar with over 10 years of experience in intensive care and emergency medicine, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in acute and critical care settings. Experienced in managing critically ill patients, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and making sound clinical decisions in complex environments. Passionate about continuous learning, medical education, and mentoring junior colleagues, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and service improvement.

I am eager to contribute my clinical expertise, collaborative approach, and dedication to excellence as a valued member of the NHS team.

Registrar-Intensive Care and Anesthesia - CMMF

(2021-06)

Undertook a new leadership and management role: these included readiness to take direction and willingness to learn from senior members of the team. Extensive experience in performing a wide range of critical care procedures, including arterial and central venous catheter insertion, temporary transvenous pacing, dialysis catheter placement, lumbar puncture, ascitic drainage, and endotracheal intubation. Skilled in the management of mechanically ventilated patients, including ventilator optimisation, airway management, and the ongoing care of critically ill patients requiring advanced organ support.

Undertook junior level management responsibilities pertaining to the day-to-day management of in patients.

• Procedural Skills: Extensive experience in performing a wide range of critical care procedures
• Operational responsibilities included reviewing and completing paperwork for all admissions of all patients of the ICU and ongoing day to day management of current inpatients
• Management of prescribing, discharge, planning and key administrative activities pertaining to direct patient care
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting and establish good interpersonal relationships
• Continuously reviews, participates and contributes to quality processes and protocols
• Contributes to clinical audits

Accident and Emergency Resident Physician - Medical Associates St. Joseph

(2022-09)

Independently managed all adult and pediatric emergency presentations during assigned shifts. Performed rapid assessment, stabilization and definitive management of medical, surgical, trauma and pediatric emergencies. Led advanced resuscitations including cardiac arrest, septic shock, respiratory failure and major trauma. Managed critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions and invasive monitoring prior to transfer to ICU.

• Performed emergency procedures including Endotracheal intubation
• Procedural sedation
• Chest tube insertion
• Central venous catheter insertion
• Fracture/dislocated reduction and casting
• Wound exploration and suturing
• Collaborated with consultants, radiologists, nursing staff, laboratory and icu teams to optimize patient outcomes

Senior House Officer - Intensive Care and Anesthesia - Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

(2018-07 - 2021-06)

• Undertook medical procedures including vascular access e.g. insertion of central venous catheter/vascaths, insertion of arterial lines, intubation, management of tracheostomies, lumbar punctures, management of acute pain/epidural catheters, use of ultrasound, ventilation management etc., medical escort for transfer of ventilated patients in the hospital or occasionally interhospital/external transfers
• Admitted and treated patients as part of the hospital's 24 hour on call services
• Delivered medical services daily to 10-16 patients in the intensive care and high dependency setting, including diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases
• Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions
• Administrated and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment including pharmaceutical medications

House Officer - Adult Accident and Emergency Department - Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

(2016-12 - 2018-07)

Assessed patients that entered the emergency room immediately and conducted the triage process. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and aided in patient flow. Participated in the history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple acuity levels.

• Level 1/2: Life threatening illnesses, including resuscitation following ACLS/ATLS protocols. These included cardiac arrests, status epilepticus, diabetic ketoacidosis, ST elevation myocardial infarctions etc.
• Level 3: Moderately ill patients. Including hypertensive emergencies, cva, acute coronary syndrome, acute exacerbations of asthma/COPD etc.
• Level 4: Moderately to minimally ill patients. Including upper and lower respiratory tract illnesses, abdominal pains (including appendicitis, cholecystitis etc.) and urinary tract infections
• Minor operating level. These patients included trauma victims: motor vehicular accidents, gunshot wounds, suturing of lacerations etc.

General Physician - Surgicare Medical Center

(2016 - 2019)

• Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting
• Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and on effective disease prevention methods
• Aided in the follow up care of patients with chronic diseases and helped with compliance strategies

Occupational Physician - Occupational Health Solutions

(2017)

• Assisted patients and provided appropriate medical care for occupational injuries
• Provided medical clearance for offshore duties
• Treated chronic disease in the workplace setting, aiding with follow up and compliance
• Monitoring of patients overall well being in the workplace by reviewing audiometry, spirometry, ECG, CXR and labs
• Providing referrals to various specialties if necessary

Medical Intern - San Fernando General Hospital

(2015 - 2016)

• Underwent 3 monthly rotations in the fields of General Surgery/Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Internal Medicine
• These rotations provided fundamental knowledge and principles necessary for further practise

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - University of the West Indies (2015)

Bachelor of Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies (2013)

St. Augustine Girls High School