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Veronica Koske

@veronicakoske

Passionate Medical Doctor dedicated to advancing primary healthcare.

Kenya

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters professional growth and allows me to impact community health positively.

I am a passionate Medical Doctor committed to personal growth and development, with a strong skill set and enthusiasm for implementing innovative approaches that enhance primary healthcare capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness. Currently, I serve as a Medical Officer at The Nairobi Hospital, where I conduct comprehensive patient assessments and execute emergency medical procedures, ensuring positive patient outcomes.

Throughout my career, I have worked in various medical settings, including Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital and St Clare's Kaplong Mission Hospital, where I facilitated both inpatient and outpatient care. My dedication to improving clinical performance is evident through my participation in neonatal and maternal mortality audits and delivering presentations on evidence-based medicine. I am also actively involved in community service, enhancing the well-being of vulnerable populations through various initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Medical Officer

The Nairobi Hospital

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

As a Medical Officer in the Accident and Emergency Department, I conduct comprehensive patient assessments, order diagnostic tests, and interpret results. I demonstrate proficiency in emergency response, patient triage, and stabilization, while executing emergency medical and surgical procedures.

SH

Medical Officer

St Clare's Kaplong Mission Hospital

Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 (2 months)

Provided inpatient and outpatient care, conducting assessments and implementing evidence-based treatment plans. Collaborated with medical teams to optimize referral efficiency and led mortality meetings to improve clinical performance.

MH

Medical Officer

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)

Attached to various departments, I conducted emergency deliveries, managed trauma cases, and provided comprehensive care for patients with diverse medical conditions, including HIV/TB management.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CISCO Networking Academy logoCA

CISCO Networking Academy

Data Analytics Skills Using Excel, SQL and Tableau, Data Analytics

2024 -

Currently enrolled in a self-paced online course to develop data analytics skills using Excel, SQL, and Tableau, aimed at enhancing data management and analysis capabilities.

UW

University of Washington

Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health, Public Health

2023 - 2023

Engaged in an online course on epidemiology for global health, focusing on the principles and practices of epidemiological research and public health.

Open Learning Campus, World Bank logoOB

Open Learning Campus, World Bank

Patient Safety Training, Healthcare

2022 - 2022

Participated in a self-paced training program focused on patient safety, enhancing skills in risk management and quality improvement in healthcare settings.

American Heart Association logoAA

American Heart Association

BLS/ACLS Certification, Emergency Medicine

2022 - 2022

Completed training in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), equipping with essential skills for emergency medical situations.

University of Nairobi logoUN

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Medicine

2014 - 2021

Completed a rigorous program in medicine and surgery, gaining comprehensive knowledge and skills in various medical disciplines, including patient care, surgical procedures, and clinical practices.

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