Erick Maseko Phiri
Lusaka,09
Summary
A compassionate and results oriented Medical Doctor with passion for the task given. I am the Doctor who puts patient and clients need first and ensures holistic care to allow complete healing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Min. Of Health Zambia, University Teaching Hospitals
Lusaka
04.2019 - Current
- General Medical and Surgical nursing, emergency Nursing care, Screening of Covid 19 patients and offer treatment as well as follow up
- Electronic Data collection and reporting and REDcap reporting tool and data quality control
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques
- Managed HIV infected and exposed Children and their mothers
- Provision of medical care and management of side effects
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Consenting Research Study participants, sample collection and processing of maternal viral loads and NAT (HIV QUAL for neonates)
- Managed caseload of 15 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed caseload of 10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Voluntary Worker
Min. of Health- Wells Mountain Foundation (USA)
Lusaka and Shangombo
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Supplied care instructions and educational materials to inform patients of prevention, signs and symptoms of Covid 19
- Assessed and offered nursing care and RDT screening as well as referral of patients with covid 19 depending on severity of their conditions
- Offered Vaccination and medical treatment and critical Nursing care for Covid 19 patients in the Isolation ward
- Community sensitization campaigns on Covid 19 prevention and provision essential materials to mitigate its impact the rural communities around Lusaka Province namely, George, Matero, Chipata, Chaisa Compounds Supported by Wells Mountain Initiative (USA based organization)
- Materials included; Hand sanitizers, Hand liquid soaps, Face masks, washing basins
- Community outreach Clinic for maternal and child health services in Mambolomoka, Shangombo Communities in Shangombo District with support from Ministry of Health and Wells Mountain Initiative-USA in December 2020
- Worked collaboratively with mental health volunteers to facilitate integration between primary care and mental health and improve patient outcomes during the Covid 19 crisis
- Coordinated food, clothing, and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Served on advisory boards and committees to boost program planning and administration.
- Helped with natural disaster cleanup and assisted with restoration tasks after incidents.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Min. of Health, Shangombo District Hospital
Shangombo
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Screening of participants for Voluntary medical Male circumcision and conducting pre and post-op care
- Assisting in surgical procedures including theatre nursing for general and orthopedic cases
- General Nursing care which included treatment and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases for inpatient and outpatient departments (cART clinic and TB Chest Clinic)
- Management of medical and surgical conditions including theatre Nursing
- Manages acute and chronic pain on all patients, but especially post operative procedure or surgical patients to assist in alleviating suffering and improving healing
- Acted as facility In-charge on administrative basis supervising nursing and general staff
- Managed caseload of 50+ patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions and Surgical wound care
Registered Nurse Midwife
University of North Carolina, ZAPS Project University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka
03.2016 - 12.2017
- General nursing, emergency Nursing care, Screening and enrollment of study participants, consenting and sample collection with regard to SOP
- Monitoring of women in labor and conducting deliveries as well as providing holistic care to postnatal mothers
- Designing work timetables and orientation of staff and midwifery students on research protocols and management of maternal conditions
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant
- Assisted in over 100 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Examined and monitored over 1000 pregnant women per year.
Education
J.D. - Medicine And Surgery
University of Zambia
Zambia12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Cavendish
Zambia12.2019
Nursing And MIdwifery - Registered Nurse Midwife
Unuversity of Livingstonia
Malawi04.2009
Skills
- Eligibility determination
- Community outreach
- Disability awareness
- Client relations strength
- Team leadership
- Motor vehicle Driver's license
- MS office
- Decision-making
- Documentation and reporting
- Deadline adherence
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexible schedule
- Strategic partnerships
- Computer skills
- Organized and efficient
- Patient management
- Blood transfusion
Timeline
Voluntary Worker
Min. of Health- Wells Mountain Foundation (USA)
10.2019 - 01.2021
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Min. Of Health Zambia, University Teaching Hospitals
04.2019 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Min. of Health, Shangombo District Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse Midwife
University of North Carolina, ZAPS Project University Teaching Hospital
03.2016 - 12.2017
J.D. - Medicine And Surgery
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Cavendish
Nursing And MIdwifery - Registered Nurse Midwife
Unuversity of Livingstonia
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