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Victor Richard Mitchell

Dublin,Ireland

Summary

Highly skilled medical professional with expertise in ultrasound guided invasive lines, epidurals for labour and theatre, and airway management. Demonstrates exceptional calm under pressure, effective communication skills, and strong leadership abilities. Proficient in ATLS and ACLS protocols, showcasing resourcefulness in critical situations. Committed to advancing career and specialising in Anaesthesia and Critical Care through continuous learning and professional development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

ICU Registrar

Beacon Hospital Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
03.2025 - Current
  • Handling acute medical and surgical ICU patients, as well as post op Cardiac and Neurosurgical patients
  • Part of critically ill patient outreach in the wards to identify at risk patients needing higher level of care, in order to initiate earlier appropriate intervention and escalation.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently, including pain team consults for post op patients in the ward
  • Pre-assessment clinic for all elective procedures coming into theatre, to identify at risk patients and manage accordingly
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Registrar in Anaesthesia

HSE
Clonmel, Ireland
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Working in theatre, labour ward and ICU, covering day to day needs and doing a variety of procedures that include endotracheal intubation, ultrasound guided central lines, arterial lines, epidurals for labor analgesia, caudal blocks for Pediatric peri-operative analgesia, spinal anaesthesia for analgesia and caesarean sections under the supervision and guidance of Consultant Anaesthetists.
  • Implemented new filing systems, boosting overall department efficiency.
  • Facilitated efficient cross-departmental communication to enhance patient care.
  • Conducted routine audits for maintaining standards of healthcare services.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for seamless patient treatment plans.
  • Managed high-stress situations, ensuring calm and professional environment.

Casualty Officer

Drs Nay Wells Hutton Piccolo Inc
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Casualty Officer working in five different Emergency Departments but predominantly in the Level 1 centres of Netcare Milpark and Netcare Alberton, with exposure to a wide variety of Trauma, Medical and Occupational Health patients
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
  • Ensured compliance with national and local laws through regular policy reviews and updates.
  • Streamlined report writing processes, allowing for quicker turnover and more accurate record-keeping.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into complex cases, leading to successful resolution of numerous high-profile incidents.

Medical Officer

Klerksdorp Tertiary Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Medical Officer in the department of Anaesthesia in the Klerksdorp/Tshepong hospital complex with hands on training and academic guidance assisting me in obtaining my Diploma in Anaesthesia
  • Training under the supervision of Specialist Anaesthetists during my time with exposure to a wide variety of surgical specialities including General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic surgery, Burns, Vascular surgery, Pediatric surgery and Neurosurgery.
  • Weekly tutorials and consultant assisted procedures for above mentionable specialities including central lines, arterial lines, epidurals, spinals, upper and lower limb ultrasound guided neuraxial blocks

Community Service Doctor

Klerksdorp Tertiary Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Community Service in the department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) during the first six months with exposure to ICU, theatre, oncology, wards and clinics
  • Second six month completed in the department of Anaesthesia, where I was exposed to General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric surgery, Burns, Cardiothoracic surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Urology.

Medical Intern

Livingstone Tertiary Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Six rotations of 4 months each covering Orthopedics and Anaesthetics, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine with Psychiatry and Paediatrics.
  • Tertiary level hospital with weekly tutorials and consultant guidance and training
  • Member (2017) and subsequent Vice president of the Internship Representative council (2018) dealing with intern related matters, concerns and safety in the work place.

Education

Diploma in Anaesthesia - Anaesthesia

The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa

Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery - Medicine

University of Pretoria
Pretoria

Matric certificate -

Garsfontein High School
Pretoria

Skills

  • Ultrasound guided invasive lines
  • Epidurals and related neuraxial procedures
  • Airway management
  • ATLS
  • ACLS
  • Calm under pressure
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness

References

  • Dr Leon Cohen, +44 7739 560956, leon@criticalcarepartners.ie, Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist, Beacon Hospital Dublin and University Hospital of Wales.
  • Dr Marcella Lanzinger, +353 86 848 0185, Marcella.Lanzinger@hse.ie, Consultant Anaesthetist at Tipperary University Hospital
  • Dr Aunel Peter Mallier, +27 84 303 6563, aunelmallier@gmail.com, Klerksdorp Tertiary Hospital (Head of Department Anaesthetics) South Africa
  • Dr Paul Sandler, +27 82 382 5969, sandler@emergencymedicine.co.za, Drs Nay Wells Hutton Piccolo Inc, as a partner

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Traveling

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/27/92
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: B

Languages

6,6

Languages

English
Afrikaans

Timeline

ICU Registrar

Beacon Hospital Dublin
03.2025 - Current

Registrar in Anaesthesia

HSE
01.2024 - 02.2025

Casualty Officer

Drs Nay Wells Hutton Piccolo Inc
10.2021 - 12.2023

Medical Officer

Klerksdorp Tertiary Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2021

Community Service Doctor

Klerksdorp Tertiary Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019

Medical Intern

Livingstone Tertiary Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2018

Diploma in Anaesthesia - Anaesthesia

The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery - Medicine

University of Pretoria

Matric certificate -

Garsfontein High School
Victor Richard Mitchell