Zenziwe Matshe
MENIFEE,CA
Summary
Dedicated PGY2 resident with the goal serving families and the community through practice in Family medicine. Providing quality healthcare for all patients is paramount. I want to serve diverse patient needs by providing high-quality, knowledgeable medical care for acute and chronic conditions. I am hard-working, detail oriented, compassionate, patient and eager to learn. I am respectful, friendly and articulate communicator skillful in handling sensitive issues with patients from different backgrounds. I have a warm, caring approach to patients and I am persistent in finding best treatment options available for all my patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident, PGY2
Loma Linda University - - Loma Linda, CA
Loma Linda, United States
06.2021 - Current
- Prescribed treatments and calculated pharmaceutical dosage and timing.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Provided patient education and counseling, covering health status, test results, disease processes and discharge planning.
- Assessed patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care.
- Anticipated patients' needs, conducted discharge planning and created individualized disease management and prevention plans.
- Established collaborative and constructive relationships with patients and families by effectively and sympathetically discussing serious, sensitive and difficult topics.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Treated and monitored care of geriatric patients at local long-term care facility.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
Resident
Borrego Health Foundation
Borrego Springs, CA
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Integrated history and physical examinations findings into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent re-occurrence
- Teamed with other residents, physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases
- Ordered diagnostic tests and imaging and analyzed results to further investigate patient conditions
- Performed laceration repairs and knee and hip reductions
- Performed rounds six times per week inpatient and daily, outpatient to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients and discuss medication medication and management
- Collaborated with Attending Physicians to develop assessment and treatment plans
- Assessed patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care
- Collaborated with clinic and hospital staff such as case managers and social workers for well-rounded care to meet patient needs.
Environmental Scientist
Department Of Toxic Substances Control
Cypress, CA
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted lab tests, performed field surveys and collected data, on water, air and soil samples
- Advised companies on most effective ways to manage and dispose of waste to avoid environmental contamination
- Collected and analyzed data from hazardous waste
- Facilitated environmental site assessments and recommended remediation plans.
Laboratory Professor
Chapman University, Chemistry
Orange, CA
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Instructed, graded and supervised over 90 students per semester, in General Chemistry laboratory techniques.
Science Associate Professor
University of Phoenix, Environmental
, AZ
04.2012 - 01.2016
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
Medical Assistant Intern
University of California
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Obtained patient medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Student Intern
Dr. Pearl Zimmerman, Integrative
Irvine, CA
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Obtained patient vital signs
- Interviewed patients, gathering all relevant information and presented to my supervisor.
Medical Intern Hoag
COPE Health Solutions, Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Performed patient-care tasks such as bathing, changing and feeding patients
- Obtained medical history, including medication, symptoms and allergies
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Hospital Quality Improvement Initiative team member
QA/QC Associate
Carbonlite Industries LLC
Riverside, CA
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Intrinsic Viscosity, Spectrophotometry and Bulk-Density, GC/MS
Research Intern
Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics
Irvine, CA
07.2011 - 09.2011
- Alpha testing for FDA approval on a biological sample analyzer
- Linearity/Calibration verification, data validation, limit of detection and precision studies
- Implemented experimental protocols according to study design to achieve reliable results
- Multiple FDA approvals obtained.
Georgetown University
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Post-baccalaureate, premedical studies
Volunteer
Hospice
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Performed patient care duties
- Bathing, changing, ambulating
- Family member grief support.
Environmental Research Intern
Engineering Department
01.2007 - 05.2007
- Sampled and analyzed gases, water and soil.
Substitute Teacher
Yokota High School
08.2003 - 12.2005
Research Assistant
The Colorado College
Colorado, Menifee, CA
05.1991 - 08.1993
- Operated, maintained, HPLC, GC, GC/MS
- Zb39@georgetown.edu (949) 394-2187, Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Care and management of individual patients and patient population
- Evidence backed practice
- Differential diagnoses and Disease determination
- Treatment plan development
- Test results explanation
- Patient examinations
- Collaborative patient care
- Relevant Brief Patient counseling
Education
01.2021
PALS - undefined
07.2020
graduate - undefined
St. George's University School
04.2020
BLS/ACLS - undefined
03.2020
EKG-Telemetry Certified - undefined
Lifesaver Education
11.2012
Post-Baccalaureate Studies - undefined
Georgetown University
06.2011
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Hardin-Simmons University
12.2007
Certifications and Licensure PTAL - undefined
1999
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry Publications
The Colorado College
05.1994
Skills
- Infectious Disease Mitigation
- Symptom Assessment and Evaluation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Risk Management Strategies
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Service Quality
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Health Condition Assessment
Timeline
Resident, PGY2
Loma Linda University - - Loma Linda, CA
06.2021 - Current
Resident
Borrego Health Foundation
06.2020 - 07.2020
Environmental Scientist
Department Of Toxic Substances Control
09.2015 - 07.2016
Medical Assistant Intern
University of California
01.2015 - 07.2015
Student Intern
Dr. Pearl Zimmerman, Integrative
01.2015 - 07.2015
Laboratory Professor
Chapman University, Chemistry
09.2014 - 01.2016
QA/QC Associate
Carbonlite Industries LLC
05.2012 - 07.2012
Science Associate Professor
University of Phoenix, Environmental
04.2012 - 01.2016
Medical Intern Hoag
COPE Health Solutions, Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
Research Intern
Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics
07.2011 - 09.2011
Volunteer
Hospice
04.2010 - 04.2011
Georgetown University
01.2010 - 06.2011
Environmental Research Intern
Engineering Department
01.2007 - 05.2007
Substitute Teacher
Yokota High School
08.2003 - 12.2005
Research Assistant
The Colorado College
05.1991 - 08.1993
PALS - undefined
graduate - undefined
St. George's University School
BLS/ACLS - undefined
EKG-Telemetry Certified - undefined
Lifesaver Education
Post-Baccalaureate Studies - undefined
Georgetown University
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Hardin-Simmons University
Certifications and Licensure PTAL - undefined
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry Publications
The Colorado College
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