Hi, I’m
Kude Mdlulwa-Mpakama
Medical Practitioner
Mthatha
Work Preference
Summary
Medical Practitioner bringing clinical judgment shaped by patient assessment of multiple patients per day, physical examination, referral management, and interpretation of history, laboratory data, and imaging. Contributes to patient management, roster coordination, colleague delegation, and careful documentation across 4+ medical and surgical units. Supports safer decisions through bedside learning, case discussion, and conference review.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
6
Languages
Work History
Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
Medical Registrar
09.2022 - 08.2026
Job overview
- Reviewed all emergency admissions per shift, prioritizing assessment, stabilization, and referral decisions.
- Assessed acutely ill patients and escalated care promptly to the appropriate surgical or medical teams.
- Performed thorough physical examinations and documented findings clearly for ongoing inpatient management.
- Interpreted diagnostic results to support diagnosis, treatment decisions, and timely clinical escalation.
- Coordinated referral management with specialist services to support continuity of patient care.
- Assessed surgical patients, reviewed findings, and documented clinical plans for ward rounds and follow-up care.
- Supported theatre workflows by preparing patients, assisting procedures, and coordinating perioperative handover.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary case review for complex surgical patients and aligned plans across involved teams.
- Provided on-call emergency management for acute presentations, prioritizing stabilization and escalation when needed.
- Maintained roster coordination for clinical coverage and communicated schedule changes to team members.
- Contributed to medical teaching by discussing cases, reviewing ward issues, and supporting junior learning.
- Supported clinical governance through audit participation, case documentation, and review of care processes.
- Contributed to laparoscopic surgery and endoscopic procedures under supervision, maintaining safe operative technique.
Mthatha Regional Hospital
Medical Officer
05.2020 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Reviewed surgical patients daily during perioperative rounds, supporting operative planning and follow-up care.
- Managed multiple emergency cases per shift through prompt assessment, stabilization, and referral coordination.
- Performed patient assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic interpretation for ward and emergency presentations.
- Supported referral management by preparing clinical summaries and directing patients to appropriate specialty services.
- Developed patient care plans based on presenting complaints, examination findings, and available test results.
- Assisted with theatre procedures, operative preparation, and post-operative monitoring under senior clinical supervision.
- Provided on-call emergency management for acute presentations requiring rapid clinical decision-making.
- Delivered medical teaching to junior staff through bedside guidance, case discussion, and routine clinical feedback.
- Maintained accurate roster coordination for ward coverage and duty handovers across clinical shifts.
- Participated in clinical governance activities by reviewing documentation, escalation pathways, and patient safety processes.
- Performed surgical audits to support case review, documentation quality, and ongoing service improvement.
- Contributed to laparoscopic surgery and endoscopic procedures through patient preparation, assistance, and follow-up observation.
Mthatha Regional Hospital
Community Service Doctor
05.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Performed physical examinations and documented findings clearly to support accurate diagnosis and follow-up care.
- Interpreted diagnostic results and updated patient plans based on clinical findings and presenting symptoms.
- Prepared patient care plans in collaboration with supervising clinicians for ongoing treatment and discharge planning.
- Supported ward rounds by recording progress notes, updating treatment plans, and coordinating daily patient care.
- Provided surgical assistance during procedures, maintaining sterile technique and anticipating team needs.
- Completed operative consent discussions with patients and families, explaining risks, benefits, and procedure expectations.
- Handled on-call emergency presentations by prioritizing patients, initiating care, and escalating urgent cases appropriately.
- Coordinated theatre preparation by checking patient details, supporting instrument readiness, and confirming case requirements.
- Participated in ward coordination by balancing patient flow, task priorities, and clinical handovers.
- Supported trauma surgery care by assisting with assessment, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring under supervision.
Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
Medical Intern
04.2017 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Maintained meticulous treatment plan completion by coordinating follow-up care and documenting patient progress.
- Assessed Multiple patients daily to guide diagnosis, treatment decisions, and timely escalation of care.
- Performed physical examinations and interpreted histories, laboratory results, and imaging findings to support clinical decisions.
- Managed referrals and escalations across teams to align patient care with appropriate senior review.
- Contributed to medical meetings and conferences to strengthen clinical judgment and broaden exposure to patient care approaches.
- Coordinated colleague delegation and roster planning to support orderly ward coverage and timely patient care.
- Led group coordination by assigning colleagues appropriately and maintaining workflow during busy clinical periods.
Education
CMSASouth Africa
Fellowship of Surgery, Intermediates from Surgical Emergencies
07-2024
University Overview
CMSASouth Africa
Fellowship of Surgery Primaries from Anatomy, Physiology
04-2021
University Overview
Walter Sisulu UniversityMthatha
MBChB from Medicine
03-2017
University Overview
British School New DelhiNew Delhi, India
International General Certificate of Secondary Education from High School
05-2009
University Overview
Skills
Patient assessment
Physical examination
Diagnostic interpretation
Referral management
Patient care planning
Operative consent
Multidisciplinary case review
On-call emergency management
Clinical governance
Surgical operation
Ward management
Medical teaching
Roster coordination
Laparoscopic surgery
Trauma surgery
Endoscopic procedures
Perioperative management
Academic lecturing
Surgical audit
Availability
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References
References
1. Dr L. Mtimba (Consultant)
Contact : 0837125824
Email: athimtimba@gmail.com
2. Dr S. Malongwe (Consultant)
Contact: 0731561715
Email: smalongwe@wsu.ac.za
3. Dr S. Siyibane (Colleague)
Contact: 0662637006
Email: sikelelasiyibane@gmail.com
Quote
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Xhosa
Upper intermediate (B2)
Zulu
Intermediate (B1)
Sotho
Intermediate (B1)
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
Pedi
Intermediate (B1)
Interests
Laparascopy
Endoscopy
Singing
Reading
Socializing
Timeline
Medical Registrar
Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2026
Medical Officer
Mthatha Regional Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2022
Community Service Doctor
Mthatha Regional Hospital
05.2019 - 04.2020
Medical Intern
Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2019
CMSA
Fellowship of Surgery, Intermediates from Surgical Emergencies
CMSA
Fellowship of Surgery Primaries from Anatomy, Physiology
Walter Sisulu University
MBChB from Medicine
British School New Delhi
International General Certificate of Secondary Education from High School