Veronica Koske
@veronicakoske
Passionate Medical Doctor dedicated to advancing primary healthcare.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
Healthcare Worker Volunteer
Nakuru Hospice Palliative Center
May 2020 - Mar 2021 (10 months)
Provided compassionate care to patients with advanced illnesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing infection control measures and collaborating with teams to ensure patient comfort and dignity.
Volunteer
Rotaract Club of Nairobi East
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)
Initiated programs to support vulnerable populations, including food distribution, blood donation drives, and menstrual hygiene initiatives, enhancing community well-being and environmental health.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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.
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
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
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
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
uonbi.ac.keJob categories
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