Nontobeko Palesa Kunene
Summary
Driven Community Service Medical Officer with a proven track record at Bethesda Hospital, adept in health education and chronic disease management. Excelled in developing community programs and delivering patient-centered care, significantly improving community health literacy. Skilled in nutrition counseling and fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration, demonstrating exceptional leadership and empathy in diverse settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Service Medical Officer
Bethesda Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated medical care resources for underserved patients.
- Demonstrated respect for staff, volunteers and patients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Educated public on preventive measures such as lifestyle modification,safety precautions and environmental considerations to improve community health and reduce medical emergencies.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy during exams to comply with legal requirements and protect patient dignity.
- Treated patients with acute and chronic health problems.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Trained and supervised medical students and residents engaged in special activities and procedures.
Medical Intern
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Completed daily rounds 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 often present in patients.
- Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine
Nelson Mandela School of Medicine
Durban, South Africa12.2021
Matriculation -
Mtwalume High
Mthwalume12.2015
Skills
- Health Education
- Community program development
- Basic orthopedic non-operative procedures
- Chronic Disease Management
- Computer skills
- Nutrition counseling
Certification
- Basic and essential surgical skills and training course
- Basic life support course
- Advanced cardiovascular life support course
- Pediatric advanced life support
- advanced neonatal life support program
HOBBIES
READING BOOOKS
Fictional books allow me to gain insight into the human experience, while non-fiction books provide me with valuable information on specific topics of interest. Over time, my interest in various subjects has grown, and reading has helped me to understand them better.
SPORT
Fitness and outdoor activities
Languages
Isizulu
English
Xhosa
References
Dr Mngadi(Prince Mshiyeni)-078554114
Dr Mathenjwa(Bethesda)-0834190077
Timeline
Community Service Medical Officer
Bethesda Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Medical Intern
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine
Nelson Mandela School of Medicine
Matriculation -
Mtwalume High
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