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Phanny Chikoko

Lusaka

Summary

Compassionate Medical Doctor licensed by the Health Professions Council of Zambia with experience as a Senior Resident Medical Officer and extensive clinical exposure. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and management with a focus on acute and emergency care, resuscitation, and stabilizing critically ill patients. Committed to delivering evidence-based patient care and excelling in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

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Language
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Resident Medical Officer

Kanyama Level 1 Hospital ( Ministry Of Health)
Lusaka
03.2023 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive clinical care through assessment, diagnosis, investigation and management of patients across medical, surgical and emergency presentations. Conduct ward rounds, manage acute and critically ill patients, provide emergency stabilisation and on-call medical cover, and coordinate appropriate referrals and multidisciplinary care.
  • Supervise and mentor junior medical staff while maintaining high standards of patient safety, clinical documentation and evidence-based practice.
  • Participate in clinical teaching, case discussions, quality improvement and continuous professional development.

Junior Resident Medical Officer

University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka
06.2020 - 02.2023

Completed supervised clinical internship rotations across Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics & Child Health, and Obstetrics & Gynecology, providing comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and emergency settings.

  • Performed comprehensive patient clerking, clinical assessment and formulation of differential diagnoses under senior medical supervision.
  • Requested and interpreted relevant laboratory and radiological investigations and assisted in developing appropriate management plans.
  • Participated in daily ward rounds, emergency management, patient reviews and follow-up of admitted patients.
  • Provided initial assessment and stabilisation of acutely ill patients, escalating complex and emergency cases appropriately to senior doctors.
  • Participated in obstetric, surgical, paediatric and medical procedures appropriate to the level of training and competency.
  • Presented patients during ward rounds, clinical meetings and case discussions.
  • Worked collaboratively with consultants, registrars, medical officers, nurses and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained professional standards, patient confidentiality, ethical practice and effective communication throughout the internship.

Education

M.D. - General Medicine

Astrakhan State Medical University
Astrakhan , Russia
09.2013 - 07.2019

Lwengu School
Monze, Zambia

Skills

  • Acute and emergency patient management
  • Comprehensive patient assessment and clinical examination
  • Clinical diagnosis and formulation of differential diagnoses
  • Emergency triage and prioritisation
  • Resuscitation and stabilization
  • Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support
  • Inpatient and outpatient patient management
  • Interpretation of laboratory and radiological investigations
  • Minor surgical procedures and wound management
  • Suturing and basic procedural skills
  • Venepuncture, cannulation and blood sampling
  • Urinary catheterization and nasogastric tube insertion
  • Obstetric and gynaecological assessment
  • Paediatric assessment and management
  • Safe prescribing and medication management
  • Clinical documentation, referrals and handover
  • Supervision and mentorship of junior medical staff
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork and communication
  • Clinical decision-making and working effectively under pressure
  • Patient counselling and health education

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Senior Resident Medical Officer

Kanyama Level 1 Hospital ( Ministry Of Health)
03.2023 - Current

Junior Resident Medical Officer

University Teaching Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2023

M.D. - General Medicine

Astrakhan State Medical University
09.2013 - 07.2019

Lwengu School
Phanny Chikoko