Shaakira Ismail
Cape Town,Western Cape
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Locum Medical Officer: Emergency Medicine
Premium Consulting
Western Cape
01.2026 - Current
- Multiple shifts worked at Karl Bremer Hospital (District Level)
Community Service Medical Officer: Emergency Medicine
Western Cape Department of Health
Karl Bremer Hospital, Western Cape
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Supervised by on-site emergency medicine specialist
- Managed a variety of acute medical and trauma emergencies independently with appropriate disposition. Discussed and expedited transfer of patients to tertiary-level care where indicated.
- Ensured correct triaging of patients on a case-by-case basis. Exercised discretion in safe deferral of non-emergent cases.
- Managed discussions and accepted referrals from primary facilities via the Vula mobile app
- Competent in various technical skills: IV access, spinal taps, arterial catheterisation, central venous catheterisation, intercostal drain insertion, advanced airway placement, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of drugs
- Thorough note-taking on both electronic and analogue interfaces. Data captured objectively with clear notes and plan.
- Actively involved in supervision and teaching of intern doctors and rotating students.
- Experience in team leader role in an EC setting.
- Fully functional emergency unit with four resuscitation beds, 18 adult trolleys for major emergencies, multiple seated areas for minor emergencies and a separate paediatric emergency unit comprising 6 beds and 2 neonatal resuscitation beds
Community Service Medical Officer: Internal Medicine
Western Cape Department of Health
Karl Bremer Hospital, Western Cape
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Supervised by on-site physician specialist
- Assessed and managed complex medical presentations contributing to South Africa's quadruple burden of disease, including HIV, tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus and hypertension
- Diagnosed and treated acute medical emergencies
- Evaluated patients systematically, initiated evidence-based treatment, and escalated care appropriately when indicated.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary management plans to facilitate rehabilitation and safe patient disposition.
- Provided compassionate counselling to patients and families in cases of life-limiting illness or poor prognosis, and initiated early palliative care discussions and management where appropriate.
- Conducted outpatient follow-up consultations, reviewing treatment response and adapting patient-centred long-term care plans.
- Managed risk factor optimisation to minimise further complications of lifestyle diseases.
- Presented at Internal Medicine academic meetings and participated in weekly teaching.
Medical Intern
Western Cape Department of Health
Worcester Provincial Hospital, Western Cape
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Completed a two year programme rotating through Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/ Gynaecology, Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry, Anaesthetics, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine.
- Developed core competencies in approach to care, admission and follow up, as well as indications for further investigations/ discussions.
Timeline
Locum Medical Officer: Emergency Medicine
Premium Consulting
01.2026 - Current
Community Service Medical Officer: Emergency Medicine
Western Cape Department of Health
07.2025 - 12.2025
Community Service Medical Officer: Internal Medicine
Western Cape Department of Health
01.2025 - 06.2025
Medical Intern
Western Cape Department of Health
01.2023 - 12.2024