Ana-Maria Andrusca

I am a qualified General Practitioner from Romania with over a decade of clinical experience in diverse hospital settings. I have successfully held numerous positions, including Geriatrics, Stroke Management, General Medicine, Rehabilitation, General Surgery, and Emergency Medicine, before qualifying as a GP in 2022. My extensive background equips me with a broad clinical skill set and an in-depth understanding of patient care across various medical disciplines. I possess a high degree of adaptability and flexibility, having worked in two different medical systems, namely Romania and the United Kingdom, in both the public and private sectors.

• Sept 2024-present, Irish Medical Council, IMC 519436
• 2019-present, Romanian College of Physicians
• 2012-present, General Medical Council, GMC 7329983

Mar 2024-July 2024

Salaried GP

Red Cross, Romania

• I worked for 5 months as a GP in a mobile healthcare caravan for the Romanian Red Cross. This was an EU-funded project aimed at providing primary healthcare support to the Romanian population living in remote, deprived areas and to Ukrainian refugees.

• Traveled across the country and offered face-to-face consultations to approximately 1,700 people.

• Conducted general health assessments.

• Reviewed routine blood results, ECGs, abdominal ultrasounds, and blood pressure measurements performed in the caravan.

• Used the SCORE diagram to assess cardiovascular risk.

• Issued prescriptions for common conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, asthma, COPD, diabetes and acute respiratory infections.

• Provided referrals to secondary care.

• Liaised with volunteers, community nurses and social workers.

• Offered medical education on national screening programs for various cancers.

• Provided smoking cessation counseling and general lifestyle advice.

• Centralized patient data collected during the consultations in the Health Caravan and submitted it to national audit authorities

Aug 2023-Feb 2024

Salaried GP

Cuncea Medical Practice, Bucharest, Romania

• Managed 25-30 consultations per day (face-to-face, phone consultations and home visits).

Provided care for a diverse patient population, including newborns, children, pregnant women, young adults, and elderly patients.

• Carried out general assessments and managed chronic diseases such as asthma, COPD, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, PD, dementia and arranged referrals as required.

• Conducted general health assessments which included physical examinations, routine blood and urine tests, cardiovascular risk assessments, and lifestyle evaluations.

• Ordered and interpreted lab tests and imaging results (blood/urine tests, ECGs,  x-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and Dexa scan reports).

• Administered immunizations to children and adults as per national guidelines.

• Performed cancer screenings and referred patients for mammograms, cervical smears, PSA tests, faecal occult blood tests, colonoscopies.

• Conducted fracture risk assessments using the FRAX score and referred for DEXA scans.

• Provided paediatric services such as regular post-natal checks-ups, immunizations, treatment of acute illnesses, and developmental monitoring.

• Provided maternity consultations including antenatal check-ups, postnatal care, and breastfeeding advice.

• Issued repeat prescriptions

• Performed medical procedures: venipuncture, IM and IV injections, cannulations, urethral catheterisations, ECGs, 24-hour BP monitoring.

• Educated patients on lifestyle changes: smoking cessation, diet, physical activity, weight loss, stress management.

• Filled out documents: fitness to drive, sick notes, maternity leave, health assessment before school registration, pre-employment assessment, and death certificates.

• Adhered to local protocols and National Health Insurance Fund regulations.

• Completed administrative tasks such as updating patients' records and clinical registries for chronic conditions, immunizations, and notifiable diseases.

• Interacted and communicated with patients from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

• Provided ongoing follow-up and safety netting to ensure continuity and quality of care.

• Collaborated with healthcare professionals from secondary care, nurses, receptionists, pharmacists, and social workers.

Apr 2015-Dec 2018

Senior House Officer General Medicine

York NHS Trust

United Kingdom

I worked as a medical SHO in the UK for almost 4 years and completed the following rotations:

Geriatrics: gained skills in managing chronic complex conditions such as dementia, PD, respiratory and cardiac disease, advanced frailty. Performed falls assessment, osteoporosis assessment and treatment, mental capacity evaluation. Provided pain management, palliative and end-of-life care. Liaised with community nurses, social services, nursing home staff to coordinate patient care.

Stroke Unit: Participated in the acute management and rehabilitation of stroke patients, performed full neurological and SALT assessments. Collaborated with the multidisciplinary teams, gained experience in primary and secondary stroke prevention.

Rehabilitation: Assisted in the recovery and rehabilitation of patients following surgeries, injuries or strokes. Gained knowledge in pain management and assessment of functional and cognitive abilities, including mobility, functional status, and activities of daily living.

Acute Medical Unit: gained expertise in managing a diverse range of acute medical conditions, ability to make quick, informed decisions in high-stress situations, ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Competent in performing essential procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation, urethral catheterization, NG tube insertion, ABG sampling. Experienced in resuscitation techniques, including BLS and ALS.

Covid-19 Helpline Volunteer
January 2020 - December 2020

· Provided immediate symptom assessment, escalation and referral to medical services.

· Offered advice on isolation, self-testing, and vaccination.

· Enhanced my communication and problem-solving skills through direct interaction with individuals in need.

Medical Advisor, Recomedica (Online Start-Up)
January 2020 - December 2022

· Gave lifestyle recommendations on diet, physical activity, stress management, and smoking cessation.

· Expanded my knowledge in lifestyle medicine.

· Improved my motivational interviewing techniques by helping individuals adopt healthier lifestyles.