Fadzai Cecilia Machiwana
Katima Mulilo
Summary
Knowledgeable third year medical student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Student Volunteer
Katima Mulilo State Hospital
Katima Mulilo, Namibia
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted surgeons with pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative procedures.
- Maintained sterile environment in the operating room.
- Prepared and organized surgical equipment and instruments for use during surgery.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Punctual and reliable surgical assistant, no matter the time of day or night.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
Medical Student Volunteer
Katima Mulilo State Hospital
Katima Mulilo, Nambia
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed basic laboratory duties including specimen collection and analysis.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining records.
- Prepared medication doses for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted in patient registration and paperwork processing.
- Provided support to medical staff during patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Observed clinical activities such as surgeries and diagnostic tests.
- Attended lectures on the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.
- Helped maintain a clean, safe environment in the clinic by stocking supplies, cleaning equipment.
- Provided emotional support to patients by listening to their concerns and answering questions about their care plans.
- Educated patients about health maintenance issues such as nutrition and hygiene habits.
- Transported specimens between laboratories and other medical facilities.
- Provided peer tutoring, sharing expertise and facilitating others' academic success.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Volunteered for community service projects, applying academic knowledge in real-world scenarios.
- Received blood and bodily fluid samples and passed to employees
- Assisted administrative departments with paperwork, errands and other clerical duties.
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
Education
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY - Medicine
University of Lusaka
Silverest, Zambia12-2028
MATRIC -
Mauritz Devenish Private School
12.2019
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self motivated
- Medical Office Management
- Vitals monitoring
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking
- Surgical Assistance
- Confidentiality
- Clinical skills
- Note-taking requirements
- Mental Health Support
- Ability to take initiative
- Excellent accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Punctual
- Presentable
Awards
- MR&MS Face of Namibia Finalist, 2021
- MR&MS Face of Namibia Finalist, 2022
- Voice Perfect Namibia Top 15, 2020
- Silver Medal - Vocal World Music Namibian Championships for Performing Arts, 2019
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/12/01
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Namibian
- Marital Status: Single
Affiliations
- Charity work
- Leadership
- Art
- Cooking and baking
Certification
- 2019 Certificate of Qualification for the Namibian Championships of Performing Arts
- 2021 Certificate of Completion (International Models and Talent Agency)
Languages
Shona
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Silozi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Subia
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Student Volunteer
Katima Mulilo State Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024
Medical Student Volunteer
Katima Mulilo State Hospital
12.2023 - 01.2024
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY - Medicine
University of Lusaka
MATRIC -
Mauritz Devenish Private School