Molly McNamara

• Internal Medicine: Conducted comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations.
  Assisted in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure.
  Participated in daily rounds with attending physicians and residents, contributing to patient care discussions.
  Gained experience in interpreting lab results, EKGs, and imaging studies.
  
• Surgery: Observed and assisted in various surgical procedures, including appendisectomies, cholecystectomies, and hernia repairs.
  Managed pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
  Developed skills in suturing, wound care, and sterile field maintenance.
  Collaborated with the surgical team in emergency and elective surgery settings.
  
• Paediatrics: Performed newborn baby checks and developmental assessments.
  Managed common paediatric conditions such as asthma, otitis media, and viral infections.
  Educated patients and families on preventive health practices and vaccination schedules.
  Worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings, enhancing communication with children and parents.
  
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Assisted in labor and delivery, including vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections.
  Conducted prenatal and postnatal care visits, monitoring maternal and fetal health.
  Performed gynaecological exams.
  Gained exposure to gynaecological surgeries and procedures, such as hysterectomies and laparoscopies.
  
• Psychiatry: Conducted psychiatric evaluations and mental status exams.
  Managed patients with a range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder.
  Provided counselling and support for patients and their families.
  
• Emergency Medicine: Triaged and managed patients presenting with acute medical and traumatic conditions.
  Assisted in emergency procedures such as intubations, suturing, and splinting.
  Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide rapid and effective patient care.
  Developed skills in managing high-stress situations and making quick clinical decisions.
  

· Assisted a team of ophthalmologists during their visit to remote Western Australia through helping with eye screening, patient coordination, preoperative assessments, and post-operative care

· Observation within the operating room and pre/post operational procedures

• Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing documents.
• Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
• Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
• Assisted licensed developmental physical therapists in various tasks including serial casting, group sessions, and sessions with children bearing difficult behavioural issues.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Worked with patients from newborn to 18 years.

• Maintained site monitoring schedules to facilitate effective communication with members of clinical team.
• Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
• Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
• Conducted clinical trials in accordance with protocol and recorded and monitored progress.