Jaqueline Matroos
Independent Practitioner
Port Elizabeth,Eastern Cape
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Expert in communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation. Diagnose disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Offering medical service and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Medical Intern
Eastern Cape Department Of Health
Port Elizabeth
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Completed daily rounds for 2years during internship and 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.
- Learned about conditions and presentations in various patients.
- Collected and transported laboratory specimens used in diagnostics and ongoing patient monitoring.
- Developed knowledge in different disorders by attending frequent talks from facility specialists.
- Shadowed emergency medical services team in emergency room setting and during field response.
- Assisted with research projects by compiling and organizing medical data from reports and patient interviews.
- Aided in communication and authorizations with patient and caregivers.
- Reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression.
- Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice.
- Applied classroom learning by directly caring for patients with acute concerns and chronic conditions.
- Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients.
- Collaborated with treatment team to implement optimal protocols.
- Interviewed patients and added key details to medical histories.
- Conducted physical exams and recorded medical histories for patients in clinical setting.
- Provided patient care under direct physician supervision.
- Observed and recorded patient conditions by assessing vitals.
- Presented information on health education topics to patients and families.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient conditions to attending physicians.
- Participated in clerkship within various clinical departments and medical specialties.
- Assisted in surgeries and other medical procedures with focus on increasing knowledge and skill.
- Detected changes in health status with careful examinations and close patient monitoring.
- Reported results, issues and hours to clerkship director for review.
- Collected labs and test results on patients.
- Shadowed resident physicians, taking notes and asking questions.
- Participated in lab and diagnostics testing to help diagnose and treat patient illnesses.
- Performed administrative duties, completing charting and documenting patient medical records.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to treatment.
- Participated in all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences.
- Worked with multi-disciplinary team to develop patient treatment plans for patients.
Medical Officer
Department Of Health
Port Elizabeth
01.2023 - Current
- Completed 1year in rural school at Worcester & Swellendam Hospital
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal during Internship for 2 years and currently.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists for more than 2 years.
- Confirmed consistent and accurate medical record keeping practices for more than 2 years.
- Verified complex diagnoses to facilitate treatment plans.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care for more than 2 years.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep working area clean and neat.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated findings to nursing staff.
- Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment.
- Used medical equipment and comprehended severity of injury.
- 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 [Number] individuals per day.
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
- Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
- Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices.
- Ordered vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
- Analyzed reports and findings to assess information and diagnose patients.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Advised patients on diet, hygiene and methods for disease prevention.
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
Education
MB ChB - Medicine
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town 01.2014 - 12.2020
Bsc - Science
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town 01.2009 - 12.2013
Skills
Clinical education
Certification
[Department of Surgery] Basic Surgical Skills - [18-20 August 2021]
Timeline
Medical Officer
Department Of Health
01.2023 - Current
[Department of Surgery] Basic Surgical Skills - [18-20 August 2021]
08-2021
Medical Intern
Eastern Cape Department Of Health
12.2020 - 12.2022
MB ChB - Medicine
Stellenbosch University
01.2014 - 12.2020
Bsc - Science
Stellenbosch University
01.2009 - 12.2013
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