Keane Geraghty

Clinical Experience, Connolly Hospital Dublin
Junior Doctor, Respiratory Medicine & Internal Medicine/Stroke
07/2024 – 01/2025

As a junior doctor, I was involved in a wide range of clinical tasks across both departments, collaborating closely with senior medical staff and multidisciplinary teams:

• Conducted daily clinical examinations, presenting findings to senior team members
• Wrote clinical notes during ward rounds and contributed to the management of inpatient investigations and treatment plans
• Managed patient lists, tracking trends in daily blood work and maintaining up-to-date patient data
• Interpreted laboratory results and medical imaging, facilitating informed decision-making
• Produced discharge summaries, referral letters, and arranged consultations with various specialties
• Performed various medical procedures, including phlebotomy, arterial blood gas collection, catheterization, lumbar punctures, joint injections, PICC line removals, nasogastric tube insertions, and intravenous cannulation

In addition, I actively participated in on-call shifts, managing up to 100 patients. I was the first point of contact for acutely unwell patients, performing assessments and initiating investigations and treatments as necessary. As the designated cardiac arrest bleep holder, I was responsible for administering compressions and medications during cardiac arrests.

During my 8-week rotation with the stroke team, I participated in FAST calls, conducted NIHSS assessments, and assisted in patient management, including accompanying patients to imaging and facilitating care coordination.

Pre-Clinical Years (Years 1-2):

During the first two years of my medical education, I attended lectures, seminars, and practical sessions focused on the foundational medical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology. I developed a solid understanding of core medical knowledge, which I applied during clinical placements in later years.

Clinical Placements (Years 3-4):

In my final two years, I completed clinical placements across various specialties, gaining hands-on experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Medicine: Conducted patient assessments, assisted in diagnostic workups, and participated in treatment planning and ward rounds under the guidance of senior clinicians.
• Surgery: Observed a variety of surgical procedures, including pre-operative assessments, and post-operative care.
• Family Medicine: Worked alongside primary care physicians, managing chronic conditions, performing routine health checks, and learning about patient-centered care in the community setting.
• Obstetrics & Gynecology: Observed prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postnatal care. Participated in gynecological exams, procedures, and patient counseling.
• Psychiatry: Gained exposure to psychiatric assessments, contributing to care plans and assisting in managing patients with a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and psychosis.

Throughout my clinical rotations, I refined my clinical skills, including history-taking, patient examination, communication with patients and healthcare teams, and documentation. I was also involved in preparing and presenting cases during ward rounds and engaging in discussions about treatment options and management plans.