Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
Interests
References
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Daniel Nicklas Hamilton

Daniel Nicklas Hamilton

Medical Officer
George

Summary

Dedicated health care professional with a strong foundation in general and emergency care. Experience in multiple environments spanning from Metropolitan high-resource settings to rural low-resource settings. Versatile and hardworking to ensure best possible patient care and outcome. Proficient in providing bedside care, monitoring patient progress and implementing treatment plans. Thrive in collaborative environments.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

General Medical Practitioner

Dr AR Vos
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted thorough assessments and diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose medical conditions and develop appropriate interventions.
  • Increased preventive care awareness among patients by offering educational resources on lifestyle changes, nutrition, and exercise routines.
  • Prescribed and administered medication, therapy and treatment to prevent and treat illness, injury and disease.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and timely communication during consultations.
  • Promoted preventative measures among high-risk individuals through targeted screening programs leading to early detection of diseases such as diabetes or hypertension.
  • Handled minor surgical procedures efficiently, reducing the need for specialist referrals and saving time for both patients and healthcare providers.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans for chronic disease management, resulting in better health outcomes for long-term patients.
  • Confidence in reading EKG's, Laboratory Results and Special investigation's such as CT/X-Rays etc.

Community Service Medical Officer

Limpopo Department of Health
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Treated patients with acute and chronic health problems.
  • Facilitated referrals to specialized healthcare providers when necessary.
  • Improved community health outcomes through proactive disease prevention initiatives.
  • Managed a diverse caseload, addressing varied healthcare needs within the community setting.
  • Managed departments including Surgical, Medical, Pediatric, Emergency Unit, Out-Patients and Obstetric and Gynecology often alone.
  • Treated a wide range of surgical and medical emergencies including mass casualty events.
  • Surgical skills such as cesarean section, ectopic pregnancies and amputations.

Medical Intern

Groote Schuur Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients.
  • Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
  • Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures under direct supervision of attending physicians, honing technical skills necessary for future practice success.
  • Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests, resulting in accurate diagnoses and targeted treatment plans.
  • Evaluated patient progress throughout treatment plans, adjusting strategies when necessary to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Education

Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC) -

College of Medicine of South Africa
03-2025

MB.ChB - Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
12-2021

High School Diploma -

Glenwood House
George, South Africa
12-2014

Skills

    Patient education

    Emergency care

    Patient management

    Physical examination

    Treatment Planning

    Minor surgeries

    Decision-making

    Positive attitude

    Advanced life support

Accomplishments

    Golden Key BSc and Medicine

    CrossFit Top 100 in Africa (2021-2023)

    Cape Town Trail Marathon Finisher (2023)

    Kilimanjaro Summit (2024)

Software

Microsoft Suite

ECCR (Western Cape Discharge System)

HECTIS (Emergency Triage System)

Certification

Advance Medical Life Support (AMLS)

Interests

Crossfit

Running

Hyrox

Golf

Traveling

Investing

References

DR Aletta Reinette Vos - 0798891269 (General Practitioner)

Dr Sereshan Pillay- 0718774726 (Surgical Registrar Groote Schuur Hospital)

Dr  Ndhavuko Mabasa- 0725708532 (Clinical Manager Messina Hospital) 

Timeline

General Medical Practitioner

Dr AR Vos
01.2025 - Current

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

10-2024

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

07-2024

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

04-2024

Advance Medical Life Support (AMLS)

03-2024

Community Service Medical Officer

Limpopo Department of Health
01.2024 - 12.2024

Advanced CPR for Professionals

11-2023

Basic Life Support

07-2023

Medical Intern

Groote Schuur Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023

Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC) -

College of Medicine of South Africa

MB.ChB - Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery

Stellenbosch University

High School Diploma -

Glenwood House
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