Quality Improvement
Violet Kemunto Otoki
General Surgery Resident
Bomet,Bomet
Summary
Enthusiastic Surgical Resident eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Engaged actively in research with particular interest to influence regional and international data pool impacting patient care and system improvement include policy development
Serve diverse patient needs by providing high-quality, knowledgeable medical and surgical care for acute and chronic conditions
Clear understanding of perioperative care and the required continued care
Experienced in surgical care and offering specialized support surgical cases
Respectful and articulate communicator, skillful in handling sensitive issues with patients from different backgrounds
Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Medicine
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Education
Member of The College of Surgeons of East, Central, And Southern Africa - General Surgery
COSECSA
Tenwek Hospital 01.2020 - Current
MBChB -
College of Health Sciences, The University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2011 - 12.2016
High School Diploma (KCSE) -
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School
Karatina, Kenya 01.2007 - 11.2010
Primary School Diploma (KCPE) -
Thika Road Academy
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2002 - 12.2006
Work History
Surgical Resident
PAACS- COSECSA, Tenwek Hospital
Bomet, Kenya
01.2020 - Current
- As part of Morbidity and Mortality Team, worked to review cases that would aid in system improvement and improve patient care.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Dedicated 72 hours per week as on-call surgery resident providing surgical care in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery including handling trauma, emergency and critical care cases.
- Monitored patients recovering post-operatively from surgical procedures.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in surgery.
Resident Medical Officer
Cardiothoracic Department, Tenwek Hospital
Bomet, Kenya
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided routine and emergency medical care to patients.
- Educated patients about procedures, conditions and medications.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Aligned room and treatment procedures with overall regulations to deliver high quality of patient care.
Medical Officer Intern
Tenwek Hospital
Bomet, Kenya
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Processed patient admission and discharge documentation.
- Handled high-volume data entry of demographics, disease etiology and extent and associated procedures or treatments.
- Supported smooth admission and discharge processes by handling associated documents.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
Skills
Patient Health Education
Accomplishments
Publication
- Many HR, Otoki K, Parker AS, Parker RK. Implementation of a surgical critical care service reduces failure to rescue in emergency gastrointestinal surgery in rural Kenya, Annals of Surgery, 2021
Presentation
- Otoki K, “Carcinoid Heart Disease- A case report of a rarely identified problem” at Surgical Society of Kenya Annual Conference, Mombasa, August 2021.
Courses
- Trainer of Trainees at Basic Surgical Skills and Basic Trauma course held at Tenwek Hospital, October 2021.
Certification
Basic Surgical Skills Course, Tenwek Hospital
Affiliations
Surgical Society of Kenya
August 2021- Present.
Member.
St. John Ambulance, Nairobi, Kenya.
November- December 2012.
Participated as ambulance paramedic assistant.
Facilitated patient transfers between hospitals.
Engaged in emergency responses
Additional Information
- Honors and Awards , List relevant awards, fellowships, honors, grants, and academic distinctions in reverse chronological order. Include a short description if necessary. Title of Award 2008 Brief description Title of Fellowship 2005
- Interests/Hobbies worth noting Citizenship
Hobbies:
- Intermediate acoustic guitar player
- Novice bass guitar player
- Basketball.
- Travelling and adventure.
Interests
Emergency and Intensive care Medicine
Cardio-thoracic Surgery
Timeline
Basic Surgical Skills Course, Tenwek Hospital
10-2021
Basic Trauma Course, Tenwek Hospital
10-2021
Surgical Resident
PAACS- COSECSA, Tenwek Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Member of The College of Surgeons of East, Central, And Southern Africa - General Surgery
COSECSA
01.2020 - Current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Multi-Regional Training Centre
11-2018
Resident Medical Officer
Cardiothoracic Department, Tenwek Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2019
Medical Officer Intern
Tenwek Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2018
Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, University of Nairobi
11-2016
Basic Surgical Skills Training, Basic Surgical Skills Training Nairobi Surgical Skills Centre
05-2016
MBChB -
College of Health Sciences, The University of Nairobi
09.2011 - 12.2016
High School Diploma (KCSE) -
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School
01.2007 - 11.2010
Primary School Diploma (KCPE) -
Thika Road Academy
01.2002 - 12.2006
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