Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Courses
Research
Hobbies
References
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Unarine Nekhongoni

Medical Officer
Pretoria

Summary

I'm a Medical Officer with extensive experience at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and critical care expertise. Proven ability in teamwork and patient health education, delivering exceptional care in high-pressure environments. Committed to improving clinical quality and patient safety in diverse medical settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Medical Officer

Dr George Mukhari Academic Hosoital
05.2022 - Current
  • Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
  • Ensure that the team functions smoothly to provide the best care for our patients.
  • I help ensure Patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.


Medical Officer

Warmbath Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2022

Worked in Trauma Unit,Maternity ward and Surgical ward.

• Worked mainly in trauma unit and would work with burns patients and Assaulted patients

  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
  • Also worked highly with covid patients, ensuring good medical care with good outcomes.

Community Service Doctor

South African Military Health Service
01.2019 - 12.2019

• During my stay at the military I provided medical care to service members
• Treated soldiers and other military personnel for injuries, illnesses, and mental health issues • Conducts routine health assessments to ensure troops are fit for duty and deployment.

Making life-saving decisions under time pressure and uncertainty.
working closely with combat medics, nurses and military staff.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.
05-2016

National Senior Certificate - Grade 12

Mbilwi Secondary School
Limpopo
12-2007

Skills

Patient health education

Accomplishments

  • Fellowship of the college of Surgeons of South Africa: Primaries Exam
  • Fellowship of the college of Surgeons of South Africa: Intermediates Exam

Courses

  • Basic Life Support course, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Support course, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
  • Essential Steps in Managing Obstetric Emergencies course, Polokwane Provincial hospital.
  • Basic and Essential Surgical Skills Training, Polokwane Provincial Hospital.


Upcoming congresses and courses Registered for:


  • Research Methodology Course (REME course): 01 August 2025.
  • International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies Conference(ICOPLAST): 17 to 19 September 2025.
  • Microsurgery Course, Dr George Mukhari Academic hospital: date to be confirmed


Research

  • Currently writing a Case Report on Reconstruction of Popliteal Fossa using the Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap.
  • MMED Research Topic: "Epidemiology, Treatment Outcomes, and Functional Recovery in Men with Lower Limb Burns at a tertiary hospital in Pretoria, Gauteng Province."

Hobbies

My hobbies are :

Drawing and sketching

Photography

Cooking or Baking

Learning new skills.

References

Prof Segwapa 

Current Head of Department

0829629901


Dr Langa

Head of Department (Emergency Unit) Warmbath Hospital.

082 466 0178


Dr Mathosa KSS

Intern curator Pietersburg and Mankweng Hospital

073 8894 262

Timeline

Medical Officer

Dr George Mukhari Academic Hosoital
05.2022 - Current

Medical Officer

Warmbath Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2022

Community Service Doctor

South African Military Health Service
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.

National Senior Certificate - Grade 12

Mbilwi Secondary School
Unarine NekhongoniMedical Officer