Devikrishna Valsa Menon

Acute Internal Medicine

• Assessed and managed acutely unwell patients using a structured ABCDE approach
• Clerked admissions, formulated differential diagnoses, and initiated management plans
• Requested and interpreted investigations (blood tests, ECGs, imaging)
• Monitored patient progress and escalated clinical concerns appropriately
• Worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a high-pressure environment

Vascular Surgery

• Delivered perioperative care for patients with peripheral arterial disease, diabetic foot, and other vascular diseases
• Performed routine clinical tasks, including venepuncture and cannulation
• Assisted in theatre and supported post-operative recovery and monitoring
• Participated in wound care and collaborated with tissue viability and physiotherapy teams
• Developed understanding of surgical pathways and complication recognition

Psychiatry

• Conducted mental state examinations and risk assessments
• Managed patients with mood disorders, psychosis, and delirium under supervision
• Contributed to ward rounds and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Liaised with community mental health teams and social services for discharge planning
• Developed skills in communication, capacity assessment, and holistic patient care

Emergency Medicine

• Assessed and managed a wide range of acute presentations, including medical, surgical, and trauma cases
• Performed rapid initial assessments using the ABCDE approach and prioritised patients based on clinical acuity
• Clerked patients, initiated investigations (blood tests, ECGs, imaging), and commenced management plans
• Performed practical procedures including venepuncture, cannulation, ABGs, Fascia iliaca compartment blocks and urinary catheterisation
• Worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including nursing staff, paramedics, and speciality teams
• Escalated unwell patients appropriately and participated in resuscitation and emergency care
  

Acute Internal Medicine

• Managed acutely unwell medical patients in ward and same-day emergency care settings
• Developed clinical reasoning through assessment, investigation, interpretation, and formulation of management plans
• Interpreted key investigations, including blood tests, ECGs, and chest X-rays, with senior support
• Prioritised workload and ensured safe, timely patient care in a busy clinical environment
• Communicated effectively with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team
• Engaged in reflective practice and sought regular feedback to improve clinical performance
  

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Upcoming Placement)

• Anticipated to gain experience in the assessment and management of common obstetric and gynaecological presentations
• Aiming to develop skills in women's health, including antenatal and postnatal care, and acute gynaecological conditions
• Intend to build competencies in patient communication, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary working
• Keen to gain exposure to both emergency and elective aspects of the speciality and relevant practical procedures