Dr Penelope Duduzile Yende
Emergency Medicine And Critical Care Doctor
144 Pover Street, Pinehaven Estate, Krugersdorp,GP
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled Medical Doctor with postgraduate training in Emergency Medicine and clinical experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) management. Brings over 20 years of military medical service, demonstrating strong expertise in acute and critical care, emergency response, clinical decision-making, leadership, and multidisciplinary team coordination. Proven ability to perform effectively in high-pressure and resource-constrained environments, with extensive experience managing critically ill and injured patients, medical emergencies, trauma, and complex clinical situations.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Medical Officer Intensive Care Unit(ICU)
SANDF: 1 Military Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Completed 5-10% of emergency patient handovers per shift with clear clinical updates and treatment priorities.
- Managed 2-5 critical ICU patients per shift while prioritizing stabilization, monitoring, and escalation decisions.
- Led resuscitation efforts for unstable patients using ACLS-EP, PALS, and advanced airway management protocols.
- Assessed trauma cases and guided early stabilization decisions in fast-moving emergency care settings.
- Coordinated ICU workflows with nursing staff, emergency teams, and receiving wards to support continuity of care.
- Applied ATLS principles during trauma reviews to support timely interventions and safe patient transfer decisions.
Principal Medical Officer Emergency Department
SANDF: 1 Military Hospital
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Deliver 2-5 resuscitation and stabilization interventions weekly across acute medical and trauma presentations.
- Manage 15 emergency department cases per shift while maintaining rapid triage and stabilization.
- Assess and manage emergency department patients using ATLS, ACLS-EP, and PALS protocols.
- Perform advanced airway management and emergency ECG interpretation to guide time-critical clinical decisions.
- Provide trauma assessment and basic surgical care for urgent cases in the emergency department.
- Coordinate medical evacuation and military medical operations during high-acuity incidents and operational deployments.
- Lead emergency department teams through mentoring, case coordination, and disciplined response in demanding military settings.
Registrar (Emergency Medicine Specialist in Training)
University of Witwatersrand
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Rotated through the emergency department for two years, plus six months each in trauma and intensive care.
- Applied ATLS, ACLS-EP, PALS, and advanced airway management in acute resuscitation and stabilization settings.
- Supported neonatal emergency care, emergency ECG interpretation, and basic surgical skills during supervised clinical duties.
- Contributed to trauma assessment, medical evacuation coordination, and military medical operations in high-pressure environments.
Locum ER Doctor
ER Consulting
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided acute emergency assessment and stabilization, including ATLS, ACLS-EP, and PALS-based resuscitation.
- Performed advanced airway management and emergency interventions for high-acuity trauma and medical presentations.
- Supported emergency department flow by coordinating medical evacuations and responding to military medical operations.
Aviation Medical Evacuation Doctor
United Nations (Peace keeping force under the SANDF)
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Perform trauma assessment and emergency intervention for patients during medical evacuation operations.
- Support mass casualty triage and prioritize treatment decisions in austere military medical settings.
- Apply PALS, ACLS-EP, and advanced airway management to manage critical adult and pediatric cases.
Phlebotomist
Ampath Laboratories
06.2009 - 12.2011
- Collect 5-10 patient samples daily while maintaining accurate labeling, documentation, and specimen handling.
- Prepare patients for venipuncture with clear communication and calm, professional bedside manner.
- Process specimens carefully to support timely laboratory workflow and reduce handling errors.
- Coordinate with hospital staff to manage patient flow and keep phlebotomy services running smoothly.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Johannedsburg
Johannesburg, GP06-2027
Master of Emergency Medicine - Medicine
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, GP10-2020
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, GP01-2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Grenville High School
Rustenburg, NW12-2001
Skills
Advanced Life Support Courses
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Advanced Cardiovasular Life Support for experienced providers (ACLS-EP)
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Emergency Resuscitation and Stabilization (NERS)
- Basic Life Support Instructor
- Advanced airway management
Other Emergency Medicine Courses
- Level Ultrasound Accreditation
- Basic Surgical Skills
- ECG interpretation
- Aviation Medical Evacuation
Military Courses
- Basic Military Training
- Battle Support
- Officer Formative
- Medical Task Team Commander
Certification
Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) UK: Primaries, September 2025
Publications
Wells M, Yende P. Is there evidence that length-based tapes with precalculated drug doses increase the accuracy of drug dose calculations in children? A systematic review. Clin Exp Emerg Med. 2024 Jun;11(2):145-160. doi: 10.15441/ceem.23.110. Epub 2023 Nov 29. PMID: 38018070; PMCID: PMC11237260.
Timeline
Principal Medical Officer Intensive Care Unit(ICU)
SANDF: 1 Military Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Principal Medical Officer Emergency Department
SANDF: 1 Military Hospital
09.2020 - 06.2024
Registrar (Emergency Medicine Specialist in Training)
University of Witwatersrand
01.2016 - 08.2020
Locum ER Doctor
ER Consulting
01.2015 - 01.2016
Aviation Medical Evacuation Doctor
United Nations (Peace keeping force under the SANDF)
05.2014 - 11.2014
Phlebotomist
Ampath Laboratories
06.2009 - 12.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Grenville High School
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Pretoria
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Johannedsburg
Master of Emergency Medicine - Medicine
University of Witwatersrand