FRancesca SCARCELLA
Milan
Summary
Fifth-year medical student (22 years old), passionate about expanding my medical knowledge and refining my clinical skills. With a solid academic foundation, I am eager to apply my expertise in real-world settings. I excel at making patients and families feel comfortable during procedures while gathering essential information for effective care. My strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask enable me to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments. I am committed to continuous learning and delivering compassionate, professional care to all patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Department
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Gained hands-on experience managing pediatric patients and engaging with their families, enhancing communication and empathetic care skills.
- Observed and assisted in procedures such as lumbar punctures and intrathecal chemotherapy administrations at the bone marrow transplant clinic.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to patient case discussions and collaborative treatment planning.
Intership at Humanitas University Hospital
Allergology and Immunology Department
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed proficiency in interpreting diagnostic tests such as skin prick tests, spirometry, and allergen-specific IgE tests.
- Assisted in creating individualized management plans, including allergen avoidance strategies, pharmacotherapy, and immunotherapy protocols.
- Improved communication skills by educating patients and families about allergen avoidance, medication adherence, and emergency action plans for anaphylaxis.
- Observed or assisted with procedures such as skin testing and challenge tests for food or drug allergies.
- Contributed to clinical documentation and research activities, enhancing data management and analysis skills for patient outcomes.
Internship, Interventional Radiology Department
Humanitas Research Hospital
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns
- Enhanced patient care by assisting medical professionals with various tasks and procedures
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by providing friendly and compassionate care
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Gained hands-on experience through daily interactions with patients and medical staff
Surgical Clerkship, Orthopedics and Trauma Department
Humanitas Mater Domini
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Promoted health education by providing patients with information on pre/post-operative care
- Demonstrated diagnostic skills while conducting thorough patient assessments during daily rounds
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures
Surgical Clerkship, Epatobiliary Surgery Department
Humanitas Research Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Supported optimal treatment outcomes by monitoring patient progress throughout hospital stay
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures
Clinical Clerkship, Emergency Department
Humanitas Gavazzeni Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical records and tracking vital signs
Education
BLS With Defibrillation Certification - Newborn, Child, And Adult
Humanitas University
Milan11-2024
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Liceo Classico Dante Alighieri
06.2020
English-as-a-Second-Language Education
07.2019
Skills
- Patient assessment, observation and monitoring
- Medical history taking and physical examination
- Empathy and compassion in patient education and care
- Practical clinical skills, including the insertion of peripheral venous access and urinary catheters, proficiency in various suturing techniques (simple, mattress, subcutaneous, and inversion), secure knot-tying, and the evaluation, dressing, and removal of surgical drains and post-operative wounds
LANGUANGES
Italian: mother tongue (C2)
English: Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish: Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Intership at Humanitas University Hospital
Allergology and Immunology Department
10.2024 - 12.2024
Internship at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Department
07.2024 - 08.2025
Internship, Interventional Radiology Department
Humanitas Research Hospital
12.2023 - 03.2024
Surgical Clerkship, Orthopedics and Trauma Department
Humanitas Mater Domini
10.2023 - 11.2023
Surgical Clerkship, Epatobiliary Surgery Department
Humanitas Research Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Clerkship, Emergency Department
Humanitas Gavazzeni Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Liceo Classico Dante Alighieri
English-as-a-Second-Language Education
BLS With Defibrillation Certification - Newborn, Child, And Adult
Humanitas University
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