Lourenza Urmson
Cape Town
Summary
A highly-qualified Physician with extensive training in Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics. Excellent assessment, examination and intake skills. Develop customized treatment plans to address both symptoms and underlying causes of diverse conditions. Devoted to providing compassionate care. Well-versed in latest medical studies and treatments. Licensed in South Africa
Highly motivated with a great work ethic, detail- oriented and work well under pressure. A Compassionate, empathetic and never say no to a challenge individual. A Love for life shows through work and positive attitude everyday.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SHIPS PHYSICIAN
CUNARD CRUISE LINE / P&O UK
Southampton , United Kingdom
10.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated Emergency Medicine and Trauma cases from children - geriatrics for short and long sea day cruises
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
SENIOR SHIP PHYSICIAN
VIRGIN VOYAGES
Miami Beach, FL
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Trained support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Supervised physicians, mid-level practitioners and other health care providers and coordinated work.
- Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, development and process improvement strategies.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Responsible for overseeing the activities undertaken by members of the medical staff. The Medical Staff are the sole providers of medical care to crew and guests onboard the ship.
- Responsible for outbreaks, infection control, communicable diseases on board, and mass casualty or mass trauma events should one arise onboard.
SHIP PHYSICIAN
VIRGIN VOYAGES
Miami Beach, FL
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
SHIP PHYSICIAN
DISNEY CRUISE LINES
Port Canaveral, FL
01.2021 - 07.2021
- General medicine and emergency medicine consultations and management for crew and guests
- Shipboard radiology, and Seacare database mastered.
- Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL OFFICER
RURAL, BARAGWANATH
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Lead Medical Officer for Accident and Emergency medicine as well as COVID ICU and general ward management
- Multidisciplinary management of all COVID patients
- High levels of trauma, respiratory support and resuscitation experience
- Family Medicine, Emergency medicine and Internal medicine specialties focused on with excellent training and leadership of my teams
- Respected as a vital member of the team and training juniors.
MEDICAL OFFICER
RED CROSS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsible for the diagnosis and management of common paediatric surgical and medical emergencies
- Acute management of orthopaediac and general trauma
- General peadiatric family medicine clinics twice weekly
- Highly respected by my seniors and colleagues and loved by my patients
- Paediatric Burns Department: Highly competent in management burn injuries and emergencies in both adults and children
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development and patient relations.
INTERN
ROB FERREIRA HOSPITAL
Mbombela, South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Excelled as an emergency medicine and general practitioner in various areas such as Anaesthetics, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry
- Competent in all these fields and highly respected by my seniors especially in trauma management and compassionate care.
- Conducted various common surgical procedures such as appendectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, inguinal hernia repairs and tonsillectomies to restore health in patients.
- Conducted advanced procedures such as intubations and central line insertions in emergency care situation.
Education
MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR COVID-19 - MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR COVID-19
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA01.2021
INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT -
AIEM TRAINING
SOUTH AFRICA11.2020
PAEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT -
PEC TRAINING
SOUTH AFRICA10.2024
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT -
CLAASEN AND CLAASEN
SOUTH AFRICA08.2022
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT -
CLAASEN AND CLAASEN
SOUTH AFRICA08.2020
DIPLOMA - PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICINE
CENTRE oF EXCELLENCE
UK07.2020
M.D. -
UNIVERSITY oF PRETORIA
SOUTH AFRICA12.2016
High School Diploma -
UPLANDS COLLEGE
SOUTH AFRICA12.2010
Skills
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Employee Training Program, interdepartmental conflict resolution
- Emergency medicine / Family medicine
- Patient diagnosis and management in acute, chronic and emergency settings
- Surgical Skills, conscious sedation, airway management, common emergencies (cardiac arrest, stroke) management and orthopedic reductions
- Team work, Leadership, Healthcare Management, Communication, Counseling, Compassion
- Microsoft Office
- Seacare, AMOS, MXP
- Employee Work Scheduling
Timeline
SHIPS PHYSICIAN
CUNARD CRUISE LINE / P&O UK
10.2022 - Current
SENIOR SHIP PHYSICIAN
VIRGIN VOYAGES
01.2022 - 07.2022
SHIP PHYSICIAN
VIRGIN VOYAGES
08.2021 - 01.2022
SHIP PHYSICIAN
DISNEY CRUISE LINES
01.2021 - 07.2021
EMERGENCY MEDICAL OFFICER
RURAL, BARAGWANATH
04.2020 - 12.2020
MEDICAL OFFICER
RED CROSS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
01.2019 - 12.2019
INTERN
ROB FERREIRA HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 12.2018
MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR COVID-19 - MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR COVID-19
Harvard University
INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT -
AIEM TRAINING
PAEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT -
PEC TRAINING
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT -
CLAASEN AND CLAASEN
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT -
CLAASEN AND CLAASEN
DIPLOMA - PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICINE
CENTRE oF EXCELLENCE
M.D. -
UNIVERSITY oF PRETORIA
High School Diploma -
UPLANDS COLLEGE