MATIMENYANE TLOMOTSANA
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1
Johannesburg
Summary
Highly motivated medical officer with extensive experience in surgical care, trauma management, and perioperative patient care. Proficient in performing surgical procedures, managing emergencies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Passionate about advancing surgical excellence and contributing to a high-performing team in a dynamic surgical department.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2037
2037
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Service Medical Officer
KLERKSDORP/TSHEPONG HOSPITAL COMPLEX
Klerksdorp
01.2024 - 12.2024
- General Surgery Medical officer (Community Service) : 12 months Period HPCSA : MP0973459
- Managed patients in general surgery, vascular surgery , burns unit ,trauma and ICU setting.
- Performed and assisted in various procedures including Upper Endoscopy , amputations, appendicectomies, exploratory laparatomies and laparascopy procedures.
- Prepared patients preoperatively and managed complications postoperatively.
- Participated in commuted overtime Calls handling emergency ,trauma and urgent surgical interventions.
- Contributed to Academic presentations ,morbidity and mortality meetings and research initiatives.
- - Teaching and Supervising Medical Interns and Students.
Medical Intern IN0718904
JOB SHIMANKANA TABANE TERTIARY HOSPITAL
RUSTENBURG
01.2022 - 12.2023
- 2022 Rotations : Obstetrics and Gynecology ; General surgery ; Urology ; Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
- 2023 - Family MEDICINE (JST Emergency department , Tlhabane CHC , Boitekong CHC , Moses kotane district hospital ) , Anesthesia , Orthopedic surgery and Psychiatry
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
- Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, ensuring a comfortable environment for open communication about their health concerns.
- Performed minor surgical procedures under direct supervision of Senior Doctors, honing technical skills necessary for future practice success.
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing patient care while balancing administrative tasks and educational requirements.
- Improved patient understanding and compliance with treatment plans through effective communication and education.
Education
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY -
SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (SMU)
04.2001 - 12.2021
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) - GRADE: 12
BOIKHUTSONG SECONDARY SCHOOL
Skills
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Time Management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient centred-approach and communication
- Application of Batho-Pele Principles
- Conflict resolution skills
- Good communication skills in verbal, written and interpersonal
- Good in Record keeping
- Ability to compile a Theatre List
- Patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment of emergency medical and surgical conditions
- Able to manage Trauma and Emergency department, ICU, high care patients and theatre cases, OPD and Surgical Inpatients
- Planning and Organizing skills
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Creative and adapts easily to high Pressure environment
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office
Otherskillsprofessionaldevelopment
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), AIEM, 08/01/24
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Classen and Classen, 06/01/24
- Emergency Medicine Approach to Trauma (EMATT), AIEM, 10/01/24
- Basic & Essential Surgical Skills Training (BESST), Wits University, 05/01/24
- Aspiring FCS-Candidate: Writing FCS-Primaries, 02/01/25
- On ATLS Waiting List
Timeline
Community Service Medical Officer
KLERKSDORP/TSHEPONG HOSPITAL COMPLEX
01.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Intern IN0718904
JOB SHIMANKANA TABANE TERTIARY HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 12.2023
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY -
SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (SMU)
04.2001 - 12.2021
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) - GRADE: 12
BOIKHUTSONG SECONDARY SCHOOL
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