Dr Lewis Nott

Rotations at a tertiary referral centre managing complex intensive care patients. Responsibilities included;

- reviewing new admissions and referral from the emergency department

-responding to rapid response calls as part of the MET team,

-management of cardiothoracic, trauma, neurosurgical and medical patients.

Proficient in procedures including;

- Ultrasound guided vascular access,

- Arterial line insertion,

- Central and PICC line insertion

- Dialysis catheter insertion

- Abdominal paracentesis and lumbar puncture. Proficient in bedside TTE, lung ultrasound and airway skills

- Ventilator setup and troubleshooting, using Maquet and GE ventilators

- Non-invasive ventilation

- CRRT initiation with Baxter prismaflex

- Sedation

Completed two rotations as a medical registrar at South East Regional Hospital (general medicine) and North Canberra hospital (MAPU). Roles included;

- Admitting acute presentations from the emergency department

- Independent rounding on acute medical admissions

- Supervising junior medical staff and leading teaching and simulation sessions.

- Leading the multidisciplinary team in the ward setting to ensure best patient outcomes

One year of learning the fundamentals of critical care medicine with rotations in Canberra hospital intensive care unit, emergency department and anaesthetics. Transitioned to intensive care registrar at the end of the training year.

• During PGY1 and PGY2 completed rotations including geriatrics, emergency medicine, general medicine, orthopaedics and paediatrics.
• Developed fundamental skills in caring for medical and surgical patients of all ages in the acute and chronic setting.

• Assisted groups of first year health science students in learning anatomy and physiology
• Educated students on study tips and exam strategies for university
• Communicated content effectively and encouraged students to ask questions and participate