RAFİ GİRİŞKEN
Arsuz,Hatay
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in critical care and emergency response. Contributed to disaster relief efforts by working in a tent hospital Emergency Department for six months following the Hatay earthquake in Turkey. Extensive experience managing over 1,000 critically ill patients, including trauma, surgical, and pulmonary cases, within a 24-bed mixed Level 3 ICU serving a population of 1.5 million. Proficient in advanced techniques such as HFNC, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, and bedside ultrasound, with expertise in sepsis management and multidisciplinary care. Actively engaged in daily consultant-led ICU rounds to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality care while continuously advancing skills in critical care medicine.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical doctor
Hatay Training and Research Hospital
Hatay
11.2023 - 11.2025
- 6 months in Emergency Medicine, focusing on primary assessment and management of critically ill patients.
- More than 20 months in Intensive Care Unit (current):
- - Conducted patient clerking, physical examinations, and clinical documentation.
- - Performed supervised procedures: ultrasound, endotracheal intubation (50+), central/peripheral lines.
- - Managed cardiac/respiratory arrests.
- - Participated in daily ward rounds and emergency assessments.
- - Liaised with multiple specialties to provide coordinated, safe, and effective care.
FY1 Medical Doctor
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Istanbul, Fatih
07.2022 - 07.2023
Rotation between all medical branches and manage patients under supervision
Education
MD Diploma -
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
IstanbulSkills
- Worked in tent hospital Emergency Department for 6 months after massive earthquake in Hatay/TURKEY
- Worked in a 24-bed mixed Level 3 ICU serving a population of 15 million
- Managed over 1,000 critically ill patients including trauma, surgical, and pulmonary cases
- Regular use of HFNC, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, and bedside ultrasound
- Strong foundation in sepsis management and multidisciplinary care
- Active participation in daily ICU consultant-led rounds
Certification
- GMC Fully Registered with Licence to Practise
- Valid until: 2030-05-30
- Advanced Life Support – European Resuscitation Council (2024)
- Teach the Teacher Course - Medibuddy (2025)
- Istanbul Protocol Training – Hatay Health Directorate (2025)
- QIP Project Training – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (1 day, 2025)
References
Ali, Sari, Line Manager & ICU Consultant, doktorali@gmail.com
Procedural Experience
- CPR: 100+
- Intubation: 50+
- Arterial Blood Gas: 50+
- Dialysis Catheter: 5
- Central Venous Catheter: 2
- IV Cannulation: 50+
- Urinary Catheterisation: 40+
- Suturing: 20+
Audit & Research
- Audit and Re-Audit: Effect of Regular Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Monitoring on Prevention of Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TOF) in ICU Patients
- CRRT in Methylmalonic Acidemia: A Case Report
- Quality Improvement Course – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (Certificate Obtained)
- Ongoing Research: Electrolyte Imbalance Due to PPI Use in ICU
Clinical Attachment
Gastroenterology – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (3 weeks, 2025)
Timeline
Medical doctor
Hatay Training and Research Hospital
11.2023 - 11.2025
FY1 Medical Doctor
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
MD Diploma -
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine