Mary Vanessa

IMC-registered Medical Doctor with 19 months of postgraduate clinical experience across medical, surgical, emergency and critical care settings. Experienced in the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients, inpatient care, emergency presentations and multidisciplinary teamwork. Certified in BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association) and critical care training programmes through Aga Khan University.

Committed to evidence-based practice, patient safety, clinical audit and continuous professional development within the Irish healthcare system.

Resident Medical Officer at South City Hospital (2025-06 – Present)

• Providing inpatient care in Medical and Surgical Wards within a tertiary care hospital setting.
• Assessing and managing admitted and emergency patients during day and night shifts.
• Monitoring patient progress, implementing treatment plans with collaboration from with senior consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Conducted clinical assessments, treatment planning, admissions, and discharges.
• Monitored patient progress and coordinated multidisciplinary care.
• Involved in pre- and post-operative patient care and routine ward-based procedures.

Resident Medical Officer at Holy Family Hospital (2024-09 – 2025-02)

• Assessed and managed emergency and routine medical cases, including acute presentations requiring urgent intervention.
• Participated in rotations within the Emergency Department, assisting in the assessment, stabilization and initial management of patients presenting with acute medical and surgical emergencies.
• Managed patient care in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings under consultant supervision.
• Gained experience in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), contributing to the monitoring and management of critically ill patients and assisting with critical care procedures.
• Conducted clinical assessments, treatment planning, admissions, discharges and follow-up reviews.
• Delivered lectures, presentations, and tutorials for undergraduate medical students.

House Officer (Intern) at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (2023-04 – 2024-04)

Peer Mentor & Educator at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi (2024 – 2024)

• Prepared and conducted bedside teaching sessions and clinical rounds for junior medical students.
• Mentored junior peers on history taking, physical examination techniques, and basic clinical procedures.
• Supervised ward duties and emergency management protocols to ensure high standards of patient care.

Volunteer at HOPES (Help of Patients in Exigency by Students) (2020 – 2022)

• Volunteered with a student-led non-profit organization supporting underserved patients through welfare and healthcare initiatives.
• Assisted in dispensing and delivering essential medications to patients at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi.
• Supported Drug Bank operations through patient coordination, medication dispensing, and maintenance of relevant documentation.
• Contributed to the efficient day-to-day functioning of healthcare support services for underprivileged patients
• Participated in community outreach and patient welfare activities in collaboration with healthcare professionals and fellow volunteers.

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery in Medicine & Surgery – Karachi Medical & Dental College (2023)