Rita M.Vidigal

• Worked as Internal Medicine Specialist in different settings: emergency room, medical ward and consulting out-patients.
• Coordinated the Ward team and participated actively in the round meetings.
• Used exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Coordinated well-rounded patient care by collaborating with medical professionals in diverse clinical areas.
• Analysed patient test results closely to ensure correct diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Assessed patients' medical histories to provide safe, reliable advice on diverse physical conditions.
• Safely and appropriately operated various IT and clinical systems, including Electronic Patient Record.
• Updated patient records promptly and precisely, enabling optimal ongoing care provisions.
• Communicated clearly and compassionately to provide outstanding patient care and ongoing condition management.
• Performed structured clinical assessments accurately and effectively, aiding positive patient outcomes.
• Managed highly complex workloads through effective planning, problem-solving and prioritisation.
• Communicated clear health management plans, utilising expert knowledge to direct patients to further care as required.
• Promoted self-care and general health education, offering practical advice for patients to maintain positive wellbeing.
• Consulted with patients on lifestyle changes related diet and exercise.
• Maintained and updated patient notes, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Issued acute and repeat electronic prescriptions following clinical prescribing formulary.
• Interviewed patients to assess histories, investigate concerns and complete physical examinations.
• Diagnosed conditions accurately by combining findings from examinations and test results.
• Performed diagnostic assessments, assisting with accurate and timely diagnoses.
• Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
• Interpreted findings from investigations such as blood tests, communicating diagnosis with patient.
• Educated patients and family members on treatment options and care for diagnosed conditions.
• Referred patients for further testing where appropriate, confirming diagnosis and contributing to on-going care plans.
• Assessed illness impact on patient abilities in work activities, placing necessary restrictions.
• Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care.

• Worked as Internal Medicine Specialist in different settings: Emergency Department, Medical Ward and consulting out-patients.
• Head of one of the teams of the Emergency Department (A&E), minimum period of 24 hours per week.
• Internal Medicine/General Practice specialty Outpatient Consultations - one weekly shift.
• Occasionally responsible for transporting patients to other countries.
• Collaboration as interim head of the Medical Clinic Service - on a one-off basis.
• Coordinated temporary the ward services and participated actively in the round meetings.
• Management of rounds by the different teams of doctors in the Ward and in the Emergency Department.
• Participated in courses and given formation to younger doctors.
• Attended and participated in clinical meetings and continued education training to maintain licensing and given formation to younger doctors.
• As an Internal Medicine specialist :

- Interviewed patients to assess histories, investigate concerns and complete physical examinations.

- Performed clinical patient examinations promptly, assessing and diagnosing conditions accurately.

- Referred patients for further testing where appropriate, confirming diagnosis and contributing to on-going care plans.

- Maintained and updated patient notes, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

- Promoted self-care and general health education, offering practical advice for patients to maintain positive wellbeing.

- Communicated clear health management plans, utilising expert knowledge to direct patients to further care as required.