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Work History
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Kelsey Popham

Townsville,QLD

Summary

Personable and adaptable with foundational knowledge in medical principles and patient care. Committed to contributing to patient well-being and healthcare team's success.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Medical Intern

Townsville Hospital and Health Service
01.2024 - Current

Rotational terms:

12 weeks in Townsville University Hospital Emergency Department

10 weeks in Joyce Palmer Hospital and Health Services

10 weeks in Gynaecological Surgery within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department

5 weeks in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.

  • Demonstrated adaptability by rotating through different departments, broadening clinical skills and expertise across various specialties.
  • Provided compassionate care during challenging situations, offering emotional support to patients and families facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, ensuring a comfortable environment for open communication about their health concerns.
  • Educated patients on preventative measures and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term health and wellbeing.
  • Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice.
  • Enhanced patient care by gathering medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate investigations, and creating personalised treatment plans.
  • Delivered culturally safe practice.
  • Managed time effectively, prioritizing patient care while balancing administrative tasks and educational requirements.
  • Ensured accuracy of patient records.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams .
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans, monitoring progress and adjusting as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted and gained experience in surgical procedures, and observed and learnt from complex surgical procedures.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, offering support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.

Education

M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
11-2023

Skills

  • Clinical assessment and physical examination
  • Time management and organisation
  • Multitasking and problem-solving
  • Reliability and adaptability
  • Team building
  • Professionalism
  • Basic clinical skills, such as venepuncture, cannulation, intramuscular injections, indwelling catheter insertion, basic suturing, basic cast application
  • Continual development of advanced clinical skills, such as ultrasound guided cannulation, ring / digit block, incision and drainage of abscess under local anaesthetic, Mirena insertion, cervical screening tests, knee joint aspiration

Professional Development

Essential Life Support Course (November 2024)

Representative for THHS RDAQ Brisbane (June 2024)

Morbidity and mortality (M&M) case presentation (June 2024)

Queensland Health Imminent Birth Workshop (May 2024)

Representative for THHS at NQRTH intern campaign (April 2024)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Practice Programme (April 2024)

Introduction to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Practice (January 2024)

CCA - Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion (January 2024)

Basic Life Support Clinical Competency Assessment (January 2024)

Optimus Bonus: SVT (July 2023)

AMA Junior Doctors Conference Townsville (June 2023)

Publications

Popham K, Kandasamy Y. The impact of smoking and nicotine exposure during pregnancy on fetal nephrogenesis: a systematic review. J Dev Orig Health Dis. 2023 Oct;14(5):559-569. doi: 10.1017/S2040174423000302. Epub 2023 Nov 16. PMID: 37969035.

Professional Memberships

Australian Medical Association (AMA)

Townsville Medical Staff Society (TMSS)

Timeline

Medical Intern

Townsville Hospital and Health Service
01.2024 - Current

M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

James Cook University
Kelsey Popham