Billie-Jo Stephen
Fraserburgh,Aberdeenshire
Summary
Highly motivated, compassionate junior doctor with a strong foundation in medical knowledge and patient-centred care. Demonstrate exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, fostering trust and effective treatment plans. From experience have become meticulous in assessing, diagnosing and managing general health conditions both in a primary care setting and high pressured on-call services. Dedicated to provide high quality patient care and furthering education as a resident doctor.
Poised to make a meaningful impact within the field of psychiatry thus am seeking to further a career in medicine in psychiatry after a comprehensive medical education and working foundation years in the United Kingdom.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Edinburgh
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked as the orthopaedic on-call registrar taking on average 20 patient referrals from the emergency department, general practise and in-hospital.
- Took histories, examinations, developed management plans and consented patients for surgery.
- Created and delivered morning trauma meetings after on-call shifts.
- Mentored groups of medical students, providing academic and peer support as appropriate which included practical teaching sessions on wards.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families before surgery to answer questions and alleviate concerns.
- Scheduled surgery for multiple surgeons and booked operating theatres.
Foundation Year 2
NHS Grampian
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
08.2023 - 08.2024
- 4 monthly rotations in; General Practise, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Paediatrics
- Experience working as FY2 in Acute medicine
- Taster week in general adult, forensic and liaison psychiatry
- Prescribed medication with dosage advice to suit individualised patient needs.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritising patient safety.
- Diagnosed and treated variety of conditions, providing quality care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose mental health conditions accurately whilst working in general practise.
Foundation Year 1
NHS Grampian
Aberdeen
08.2022 - 08.2023
- 4 monthly rotations in; Trauma and orthopaedics, General Surgery, General Medicine
- Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritising patient safety.
- Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records.
- Examined patients to assess physical wellness and collect data regarding vital signs, respiratory health and overall wellbeing.
- Provided urgent care for critical cases ensuring immediate attention and effective treatment.
- Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs.
- Referred patients for specialist care in partner facilities.
- Collaborated with nurses to triage and prioritise patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
Psychiatry elective
Royal Cornhill Hospital
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed and undertook an audit on waiting times for patients with suicidality from primary care to mental health services.
- Interviewed patients to maintain current knowledge of relevant conditions as well as apply current knowledge to real life patients.
- Observed and assisted with electroconvulsive therapy.
- Observed outpatient clinics in the general adult department.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine (MBChB)
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen 08.2017 - 07.2022
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Time-management
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Decision making
- Critical-thinking
- Risk Management
Audits/Presentations
- Peer review on Bariatric surgery methods
- Closed loop audit of the rates of infection with PICC lines within the general surgical ward
- Audit on the rates of complications following miscarriage within the maternity hospital in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- Closed loop audit to improve ward round documentation in plastic surgery department
- Presentation of audit at regional meeting
- Quality improvement project on diagnosis of nail unit melanomas
- Quality improvement of mental health admissions to the Paediatric Assessment Unit in the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital
- Poster presentation of audit at National conference
- Audit of the rates of referrals from General practise to RCH of patients with suicidality
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Running
- Cycling
- Baking
Certification
Member diploma of Highland dancing for the British Association of teachers of dancing
Peer supporter for Beat (British eating disorder charity)
Timeline
Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
08.2024 - 12.2024
Foundation Year 2
NHS Grampian
08.2023 - 08.2024
Foundation Year 1
NHS Grampian
08.2022 - 08.2023
Psychiatry elective
Royal Cornhill Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine (MBChB)
University of Aberdeen
08.2017 - 07.2022
Member diploma of Highland dancing for the British Association of teachers of dancing
Peer supporter for Beat (British eating disorder charity)
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