Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Language Proficiency
References
Affiliations
Timeline
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Tshegofatso Itumeleng

Potchefstroom

Summary

Professional medical practitioner prepared for this pivotal role. A professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical services. Adept at navigating complex medical scenarios and implementing effective treatment protocols. Proficient in medical procedures and patient communication. Valued team collaborator known for adaptability and results-driven approach.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Officer Grade 1

Harry Gwala Regional Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Key achievements:

  • Demonstrated professional management and strong interpersonal skills in all patient and staff interactions and adhered to all business-building expectations.
  • Focused on supporting service delivery initiatives to increase productivity, adhering to existing processes and procedures to ensure SLA’s and SOPs are met.
  • Worked in a highly academic competent environment under the direct supervision of emergency department consultants.
  • Participated in CPD programmes, involving mortality and morbidity meetings, engaging in evidence based topic researches and presentations, taking part in simulations, and collecting patient statistics to improve patient quality of care and overall performance of the department.
  • Independently supervised medical interns and sessional doctors as a senior medical officer.
  • Treated a wide variety of emergencies ranging from trauma, medical, surgical, orthopaedic, oncological and paediatric pathologies.
  • Independently managed airway, breathing and circulation emergencies including complicated cases.
  • Interpretation of radiological studies involving ultrasound, Ct scans, xray images to conclude on the diagnosis.

Community Service Medical Officer

Potchefstroom Hospital
05.2023 - 04.2024

Medical Intern Doctor

Potchefstroom Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2023

Education

MBChB - Medicine

Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana
Havana, Cuba
06-2019

BSc - Biochemistry

North-West University
01.2020

BSc (Hons) - Microbiology & Bacteriology

North-West University
01.2013

MBChB - Medicine

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
12-2021

Skills

  • Advanced ability to ensure the highest standards in patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Ability to keep abreast of advancements in the field of specialisation
  • Demonstrated capacity to maintain strong interpersonal skills and to communicate with purpose, in a team-oriented learning community
  • Strong academic leadership in teaching, research, and engagement
  • Experience in emergency medicine, family medicine, care, and surgery
  • Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
  • Case management and communication

Certification

  • PALS - Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
  • ACLS - Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
  • BLS - Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
  • ATLS - Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa

Language Proficiency

English, Read, Write, Speak, Fluent
Setswana, Read, Write, Speak, Fluent
Spanish, Read, Write, Speak
Afrikaans, Understand, Elementary

References

  • D, Semakula, Acting Clinical Manager / Head of Department - Casualty, +27 18 293 4486, Potchefstroom Hospital
  • Y, Jonker, Head of Emergency Dep. / Family Medicine Consultant, +27 74 173 0720
  • N, Dufourq, Emergency Medicine Consultant / Head of Department - +27 82 322 5548, Harry Gwala Regional Hospital

Affiliations

HPCSA I

Timeline

Medical Officer Grade 1

Harry Gwala Regional Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Community Service Medical Officer

Potchefstroom Hospital
05.2023 - 04.2024

Medical Intern Doctor

Potchefstroom Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2023

BSc - Biochemistry

North-West University

BSc (Hons) - Microbiology & Bacteriology

North-West University

MBChB - Medicine

Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana

MBChB - Medicine

University of Pretoria
Tshegofatso Itumeleng