Mengistu Mekonen
Aurora
Summary
Dynamic Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Resident at Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, adept in treatment planning and emergency management. Successfully enhanced patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary team coordination and compassionate care. Proven diagnostic skills and commitment to patient safety drive my approach to delivering high-quality medical care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Resident
Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Assisted in the management of critically ill patients in emergency settings.
- Implemented patient care protocols to enhance treatment outcomes in trauma cases.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to inform treatment planning and interventions.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during high-pressure situations.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff to ensure comprehensive care.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to attending physicians promptly.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and post-discharge care.
- Developed case presentations for interdisciplinary rounds to promote collaborative care.
- Performed diagnostic procedures to assess patient conditions and guide treatment.
- Documented clinical findings accurately to maintain comprehensive patient records.
- Supported resident education through mentoring and supervision during clinical rotations.
- Reviewed and updated clinical guidelines to reflect evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with nursing and allied health teams to streamline patient management processes.
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in resident care practices.
- Participated in assigned educational conferences, rotations, period testing and advisor meetings.
- Integrated findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
- Collaborated with care team to develop assessment and treatment plans.
- Prescribed treatments and calculated pharmaceutical dosage and timing.
- Developed rapport with residents and families, ensuring open communication and trust.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
General Medical Practitioner
Gondar University Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose medical conditions accurately.
- Provided personalized treatment plans to address individual patient needs and concerns.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management and lifestyle modifications.
- Performed minor surgical procedures under local anesthesia to treat injuries.
- Managed follow-up care for patients to monitor recovery and treatment efficacy.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical responses.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex patient cases.
- Provided emergency care response for acute medical situations in the clinic.
- Mentored medical students and interns, fostering their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Prescribed and administered medication, therapy and treatment to prevent and treat illness, injury and disease.
- Ordered x-rays, ultrasounds and laboratory tests.
- Advised patients about diet and hygiene to prevent disease.
- Established a referral network within the local community, collaborating with specialists in various fields for improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient information, medical histories, reports and examination results.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and timely communication during consultations.
- Developed, implemented, evaluated and altered plans of care for patients.
- Increased preventive care awareness among patients by offering educational resources on lifestyle changes, nutrition, and exercise routines.
- Conducted thorough assessments and diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose medical conditions and develop appropriate interventions.
Education
M.D. - Emergency Medicine
Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College
Addis Ababa03-2026
M.D. - Medicine
Hawassa University School of Medicine
Hawassa02-2020
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Ethical practice
- Emergency management
- Compassionate care
- Diagnostic skills
- Clinical decision making
- Diagnostic services
- Patient safety
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Care plan development
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Therapeutic interventions
Certification
- advanced life support Training - 20 -25/2019
- Certified volunteer community clinical service gondar university hospital - January 18 -20 /2022
- basic assesment and support in pediatric intensive care Training - november 19/2024 to november 21/2024
Timeline
Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Resident
Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College
01.2023 - 11.2025
General Medical Practitioner
Gondar University Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2023
M.D. - Emergency Medicine
Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College
M.D. - Medicine
Hawassa University School of Medicine