Passionate and forward-thinking medical professional with a deep commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based practices. Known for strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and ability to provide attentive and compassionate medical services. Excited about advancements in the field of medicine and eager to contribute to shaping its future.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Practitioner
Medicross Krugersdorp
09.2022 - Current
Community and family centered management of diseases
Prevention of non-communicable diseases through patient education and screening
HIV/TB management on a primary level, and sexual health promotion
Management of mental illnesses with compassion and without judgment
Creating good rapport with medical specialists and allied health professionals
Medical Officer including community service
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2022
Managed critically ill patients during the COVID pandemic in high care and ICU settings.
Worked in specialized clinics to provide comprehensive care for medical and surgical conditions.
Thorough evaluations of patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, providing timely diagnoses and appropriate interventions.
Managed patients on haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Utilized ATLS principals to manage trauma patients in an effective way with limited resources.
Triage patients to ensure timely attention given to the most critical patients in the trauma, surgical & medical emergency unit.
Assisted in surgical procedures: explorative laparotomies, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, ERCPs, gastroscopies and colonoscopies.
Supervised medical interns, clinical associates and medical students-reinforcing the foundations of good evidence based medical practice
Education
MBBCh -
University of Witwatersrand
2017
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology and African Gender Studies
University of Cape Town
2011
High School Diploma -
Louis Trichardt High School
Louis Trichardt, South Africa
01-2008
Skills
BLS, ACLS, ATLS
ECG & Pharmacology
BESST- Basic & Essential Surgical Skills Training
FCS(SA) Primaries
GCP- Good Clinical Practice
Foundation Course in diabetes Care for Health Professionals- CDE
References
Dr M Vergie colleague at Medicross Medical Centre Krugersdorp. 0717881461
Dr K Makan- Head of Covid unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. 0762765930
Dr A Govind- Consultant at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. 0798815622
Timeline
General Practitioner
Medicross Krugersdorp
09.2022 - Current
Medical Officer including community service
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology and African Gender Studies