Dr. Joan Kimeli

Experience

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  Kiambu County Referral Hospital

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

  Medical Officer Intern

  Duties and Responsibilities:Medical officer intern in Internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, surgery, psychiatry and community health.Achievements:Clerkship, investigation, management and presentation of patients to Consultants and or Registrars during daily & major ward roundsFollow up of patients from admission till discharge & detailing discharge summariesParticipated in weekly outpatient clinics that included medical outpatient clinic (MOPC), gynecology outpatient clinic(GOPC), pediatric outpatient clinic (POPC), surgical outpatient clinic(SOPC) & orthopedic outpatient clinic(OOPC)Medical procedures; normal and cesarean sections deliveries, episiotomies and repairs, examination under anesthesia (EUA), McDonald stitch insertion and removal, repair of cervical & perineal tears, pap smears, MVAs, marsupialization, laparotomies for ectopic pregnancies, pleural tap, ascitic tap, electrocardiogram (ECG), dermatome powered skin grafting, surgical toilet, surgical debridement, surgical incision & drainage, lumpectomy, assisted in several explorative laparotomy cases, orchiectomy & orchidopexy, successfully performed lumbar puncture, IV cannulation, venesection, nasogastric tube insertion, urinary catheterization, blood transfusion, First line medical officer managing Covid -19 patients during the first wave.Attended and participated/presented in all weekly departmental continuous medical education (CME) programsWorked as a cohesive team with other medical professionals to promote optimal care for all patients.Served as an encouraging health and wellness mentor to all of my patients and community at large.Remained informed about the latest medical breakthroughs, enabling me to provide the best care possible to my patients. Show less

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  AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, EAST AFRICA

  Jun 2021 - now

  Medical Officer

  Initiating timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized casesParticipation in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received atAKUHEngaging nursing staff in ensuring that all treating equipment is functional and available for patient care/treatmentParticipating in discussions with relevant members of the clinical care team to enable better integration of patient care activitiesWorking closely with members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilizationInitiating discussions with consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activitiesParticipate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise. Show less

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  LifeCare Hospitals

  Jan 2022 - now

  Medical Officer

  • Prompt assessment of patients through history taking, examination and investigation.• Diagnosis, treatment, resuscitation, stabilization and referral of patients as necessary;• Referring for appropriate interventions, procedures and support services as required.• Referring all patients categorized as high-risk or requiring high-risk procedures or interventions.• Treatment including but not limited to prescribing, minor surgery and other general practice procedures, counselling, psychological interventions, advising and education.• Appropriate evidence-based screening, risk assessment and early detection of illness, disease and disability.• Ongoing care and support for people with chronic and terminal conditions to reduce deterioration, increase independence and reduce suffering linking, where relevant, with appropriate service providers.• Health education, counselling and information provision about health improvement, disease prevention and interventions or treatments that mitigate risk factors.• Working with public health providers in the prevention and control of communicable diseases for individuals and families. Show less