Mwangi Kinyua
Manchester
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with a strong focus on patient care, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures and educate patients, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Medical Assistant
ST Thomas Hospital
London, United Kingdom
07.2018 - Current
- Patient Preparation: Room patients, take and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration), and document chief complaints.
- Clinical Support: Assist the provider during examinations, procedures, and minor surgeries.
- Patient History: Obtain and record basic patient medical histories and medication lists.
- Diagnostic Testing: Perform basic lab tests (e.g., urinalysis, blood glucose), draw blood (phlebotomy), collect and prepare lab specimens.
- Treatments: Administer medications as directed (e.g., injections, immunizations), apply dressings, remove sutures/staples, and perform EKGs.
- Patient Education: Provide instructions on medications, diets, exercise, and preparation for procedures (as directed by the provider).
- Infection Control: Sterilize medical instruments and ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked between patients.
Medical Specialist
Plymouth
Plymoth, United Kingdom
01.2011 - 03.2016
- Diagnosis: Evaluate patients with complex or specific conditions within their specialty, using advanced diagnostic tools, tests, and clinical reasoning.
- Treatment Planning & Delivery: Formulate, recommend, and administer specialized treatment plans. This includes performing complex procedures, surgeries, or interventions.
- Medication Management: Prescribe and manage specialized pharmacotherapies, including monitoring for efficacy, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Patient Education & Counseling: Clearly explain diagnoses, treatment options, risks, and prognoses to patients and their families, ensuring informed consent.
- Preventive Care & Health Promotion: Advise on specialty-specific risk reduction and preventive measures (e.g., a cardiologist on heart disease prevention).
Education
Master of Science - Masters in Medicine
University College of London
London, UK06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Medicine
King's College London
London03-2010
Skills
- Patient preparation
- Diagnostic testing
- Medication administration
- Clinical support
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
Languages
English
Native
Native
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ)
Timeline
Medical Assistant
ST Thomas Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Medical Specialist
Plymouth
01.2011 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Masters in Medicine
University College of London
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Medicine
King's College London