Angelique Van Tonder
Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine
Ballito
Summary
Disciplined Emergency Medical Officer with advanced understanding of medical procedures and latest advances in medications and processes. Successful diagnosing and treating various diseases, preparing medical care strategies and flawlessly managing patient records and documents. Outstanding stress management and teamwork abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
General Medical Practitioner
Salt Rock Doctors
Ballito
07.2022 - Current
- Prescribed and administered medication, therapy and treatment to prevent and treat illness, injury and disease.
- Ordered x-rays, ultrasounds and laboratory tests.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to evaluate treatment efficacy.
- Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for insurance coverage, admission to schools and consideration for jobs.
- Coordinated and consulted with a variety of specialists to treat high risk or complex patients.
- Developed, implemented, evaluated and altered plans of care for patients.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
Emergency Medical Officer
ER Consulting
Umhlanga
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Used medical equipment and comprehended severity of injury.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated findings to nursing staff.
- Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 60 individuals per day.
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
Medical Officer - Paediatrics (Com Serv)
Rob Ferreira Hospital
Nelspruit
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Treated wide range of conditions that encompass community and hospital setting pediatrics.
- Collaborated with nursing staff, senior specialists and fellow colleagues to improve patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Created customised care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Practiced pediatric medicine in a tertiary facility, providing diagnosis and treatment for neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Dedicated 20 hours per week as on-call physician at hospital.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
Medical Officer- Intern
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
Soweto
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice.
- Collaborated with treatment team to implement optimal protocols.
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
- Developed knowledge in anesthesia, pediatrics, orthopedics, family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, gynecology and psychiatry by attending frequent talks from facility specialists.
- Applied classroom learning by directly caring for patients with acute concerns and chronic conditions.
- Learned about the most common conditions and presentations in our patient population.
- Collected and transported laboratory specimens used in diagnostics and ongoing patient monitoring.
- Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients.
- Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
- Participated in all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences.
- Interacted and communicated easily with department personnel and public.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
Education
MBChB (Cum Laude) - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2012 - 12.2017
IEB Matric Certificate -
Grantleigh College
Richards Bay 01.2006 - 12.2010
Diploma in Primary Emergency Care - Emergency Medicine
CMSA
Johannesburg 01.2022 - 06.2022
Skills
Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2023 (PALS)
undefinedTimeline
General Medical Practitioner
Salt Rock Doctors
07.2022 - Current
Diploma in Primary Emergency Care - Emergency Medicine
CMSA
01.2022 - 06.2022
Emergency Medical Officer
ER Consulting
01.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Officer - Paediatrics (Com Serv)
Rob Ferreira Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Officer- Intern
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2019
MBChB (Cum Laude) - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery
University Of Pretoria
01.2012 - 12.2017
IEB Matric Certificate -
Grantleigh College
01.2006 - 12.2010
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