Collins Rutto
Springfield,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Researcher
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
02.2025 - Current
- Perform rodent behavioral tests in both visual and auditory tasks
- Prepare reagents used for experiments with accuracy and consistency
- Handling and manipulations - injections, of live rodents in line with approved protocols
- Perform data reduction and analysis
- Maintain detailed records of laboratory work performed
- Maintain the cleanliness and order of the laboratory
Medical Officer
Avenue Hospital Kisumu
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and interventions.
- Lead emergency response team in all resuscitations in the hospital
Medical Officer
Reale Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Obtained patient history through diligent history taking and performance of focused systemic physical examinations
- Ordered relevant laboratory and/or radiological investigations
- Assisted consultant physicians and/or surgeons in the management of patients, in the ward or clinic
- Led the emergency response team in urgently attending to emergencies in the ward and casualty
- Liaised with insurance companies in the pre-approval processes of admission and surgical bookings
- Led in the hospital mandated CME to keep abreast with current practices in various case management
- Participated in community outreach programs
- Held discussions with patients and their caregivers to discuss diagnoses, prognosis and treatment options
Medical Officer Intern
Tenwek Hospital - MoH
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for the admission and care of patients under supervision by senior medical officers and consultants
- Performed bedside procedures like insertion of IV lines, lumbar punctures
- Prepared patient centered and specific management plans
- Participated in community programs like water and hygiene programs
- Performed urgent/emergent C sections while in the Obstetric Department
- Liaise with specialist centers for the referral of patients requiring specialized treatment like dialysis
- Participated in weekly CMEs, and monthly morbidity and mortality meetings
Education
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB
University of Nairobi School of Medicine
Kenya12-2019
Certified Public Accountant - CPA(K)
Victory College of Accountancy
06-2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Friends School Kamusinga
2010
Skills
- Diagnosis
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Emergency response coordination
- Communication
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Organizational
- Data collection and organization
- Strong work ethic
Affiliations
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
General Medical Council (UK)
Certification
- Canadian Point of Care Ultrasound
Timeline
Researcher
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
02.2025 - Current
Medical Officer
Avenue Hospital Kisumu
04.2021 - 10.2024
Medical Officer
Reale Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2021
Medical Officer Intern
Tenwek Hospital - MoH
12.2019 - 12.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Friends School Kamusinga
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB
University of Nairobi School of Medicine
Certified Public Accountant - CPA(K)
Victory College of Accountancy
References
Ben Richardson, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
Director, Pharmacology and Neuroscience Graduate Program
801 N Rutledge St, Rm 3329 | Springfield, IL 62702
John Nathan Anjichi, MBChB, MMed
Internal Medicine Registrar
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
johnanjichi@gmail.com
Eldoret, Kenya
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