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Arné Johan Van Heerden

Frankfort,FS

Summary

Dedicated Doctor with experience at the Department of Health, excelling in patient counseling and diagnosis. Achieved improved patient outcomes through tailored care plans and enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to ethical practice and resource optimization, ensuring high standards of patient safety and education in clinical settings.

Personable and compassionate, with dedication to providing high-quality patient care. Extensive understanding of medical science and clinical procedures, coupled with proficiency in diagnosis and treatment planning. Committed to improving patient outcomes and fostering supportive healthcare environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Doctor

Department of Health
01.2025 - Current
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Enhanced collaboration among healthcare team members for optimal patient care delivery.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual health conditions.
  • Advocated for patient rights, ensuring ethical considerations were prioritized in all clinic operations and treatment decisions.
  • Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.

Doctor

Department of Health
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Contributed to ongoing professional development by actively participating in continuing education courses, workshops, and seminars related to clinical practice advancements.
  • Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by simplifying medical jargon into understandable language during consultations.
  • Conducted detailed patient assessments to identify symptoms and accurately diagnose conditions, leading to more effective treatment plans.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by organizing regular interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases and share insights.
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
  • Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
  • Enhanced collaboration among healthcare team members for optimal patient care delivery.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual health conditions.
  • Advocated for patient rights, ensuring ethical considerations were prioritized in all clinic operations and treatment decisions.

Field Medic and Doctor for school sport(Volunteer)

Hoërskool Wilgerivier
02.2025 - Current

Volunteered as a field medic and Doctor school sporting events including netball and rugby.

Made quick and decisive assessments on and off the field for various sports injuries.

Referral of serious injuries to the appropriate treatment centres.

Good communication and education of injuries with scholars and parents.

Field Medic and Doctor (Volunteer)

Frankfort Rugby Club
02.2025 - Current

Volunteered as a field medic and Doctor for the club rugby team.

Quick and decisive head injury assessments and removal of players from play when indicated.

Assessment of various sport injuries on and off the field.

Excellent communication and education for athletes.

Referral of serious injuries to the appropriate treatment centres.

On field management of bleeding and minor injuries.

Education

MBChB - Medicine

University of The Freestate
Bloemfontein, South Africa
12-2022

Extra Courses - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NWU Training Centre
Potchefstroom, South Africa
06-2024

Extra Courses - Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

NWU Training Centre
Potchefstroom, South Africa
10-2024

Extra Courses - EPoCUS : Basic Course

EMSSA
Johannesburg, South Africa
11-2024

Extra Courses - Basic An Essential Surgical Skills

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
05-2024

Extra Courses - ESMOE

North West Paramedic College
Orkney, South Africa
10-2024

Extra Courses - Rural Life Support (RuLS)

NWU Training Centre
Potchefstroom, South Africa
03-2024

Extra Courses - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

ATLS Joburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
10-2025

Skills

  • Patient counseling
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Patient education
  • Patient safety
  • Primary care
  • Emergency management
  • Interdisciplinary team coordination
  • Ethical practice
  • Resource optimization
  • Clinical decision making
  • Preventative care

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Field Medic and Doctor for school sport(Volunteer)

Hoërskool Wilgerivier
02.2025 - Current

Field Medic and Doctor (Volunteer)

Frankfort Rugby Club
02.2025 - Current

Doctor

Department of Health
01.2025 - Current

Doctor

Department of Health
01.2023 - 12.2024

MBChB - Medicine

University of The Freestate

Extra Courses - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NWU Training Centre

Extra Courses - Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

NWU Training Centre

Extra Courses - EPoCUS : Basic Course

EMSSA

Extra Courses - Basic An Essential Surgical Skills

University of Pretoria

Extra Courses - ESMOE

North West Paramedic College

Extra Courses - Rural Life Support (RuLS)

NWU Training Centre

Extra Courses - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

ATLS Joburg
Arné Johan Van Heerden