John Pallikatil

• Conducted structured patient assessments using ABCDE approach, formulating initial management plans.
• Assisted in assessing and managing common emergency presentations, including chest pain and trauma.
• Requested and reviewed initial investigations such as blood tests and imaging as required.
• Performed core clinical procedures, including venepuncture and ECG acquisition.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team handovers, escalating concerns to senior clinicians.
• Developed confidence in clinical documentation and ensuring safe patient handover.

currently within this role, ongoing and developing.

Experience:

• Assessed and managed acutely unwell patients across a wide range of medical, surgical, and trauma presentations
• Performed rapid initial assessments using ABCDE approach and initiated timely investigations and management
• Assisted in the management of medical and surgical emergencies, including sepsis, chest pain, stroke, asthma, anaphylaxis, and trauma
• Conducted clinical procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation, blood gas sampling, ECG acquisition, and wound care
• Requested and interpreted initial investigations including blood tests, ECGs, and imaging
• Participated in trauma calls, cardiac arrests, and medical emergency responses
• Communicated effectively with patients, relatives, and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• Escalated care appropriately and ensured safe referral and handover to specialty teams
• Rapid clinical assessment and prioritization (triage)
• Management of acutely unwell and unstable patients
• Clinical decision-making under pressure
• Basic and intermediate life support skills
• Procedural skills including cannulation, venepuncture, ABG sampling, and ECG interpretation
• Recognition and initial management of time-critical conditions
• Effective communication and handover (SBAR)
• Teamwork in high-stress, multidisciplinary settings
• Adaptability and resilience in a high-volume clinical environment

• Delivered comprehensive critical care management for post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients, including CABG, valve replacements, and thoracic procedures
• Monitored and managed mechanically ventilated patients, including advanced ventilatory modes and weaning protocols
• Provided hemodynamic monitoring and optimization using invasive lines (arterial lines, central venous catheters)
• Assisted in the management of patients requiring vasoactive and inotropic support
• Recognized and managed acute complications such as arrhythmias, bleeding, low cardiac output states, sepsis, and respiratory failure
• Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds and coordinated care with cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthetists, physiotherapists, and nursing staff
• Delivered timely escalation of care and participated in emergency responses, including cardiac arrest management
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and adhered to infection control and patient safety standards
• Advanced patient monitoring and interpretation of vital signs, ABGs, ECGs, and laboratory results
• Mechanical ventilation management and airway care
• Hemodynamic assessment and fluid management
• Use and interpretation of invasive monitoring devices
• Post-operative cardiothoracic patient care
• Acute clinical decision-making in high-pressure environments
• Multidisciplinary teamwork and effective clinical communication
• Time management and prioritization of critically ill patients