Performed Initial Psychiatric Assessments

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Completed a brief history and physical examination of patients and documented clinical findings. Performed initial Psychiatric assessment. Followed the instructions of consultants for patient management and ordered routine lab test for diagnostic purpose.
Collaborated with consultant and quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose. Attended ward rounds with consulting physician, presented cases and discussed patient treatment plans. Performed diagnostic procedures like abscess drained, Phlebotomy, suture removal, giving of intravenous/ intramuscular medication to the patients. Wrote discharge notes and explained about compliant with medication. Visited patients if they needed during their stay

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