Mkuzi Nkhata
Brno
Summary
Dynamic medical professional with extensive hands-on experience at Ndola Teaching Hospital, specializing in patient care and clinical assessments. Demonstrated expertise in effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, alongside strong diagnostic testing, and clinical documentation skills. Aiming to enhance patient outcomes through dedicated teamwork and innovative problem-solving strategies. Currently, I am learning Czech to enhance my communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Attachment
Ndola Teaching Hospital
Ndola, Zambia
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Participated in daily ward rounds, contributing to patient care and clinical decision-making
- Assisted with various procedures under supervision, including:
- Catheterization
- Pleural and abdominal taps
- Blood sampling
- Patient history taking and diagnosis
- Performing physical examinations
- Urinalysis and ECG interpretation
Clinical Shadowing: Neurology Department
Saint Anne Hospital
Brno
08.2024 - 09.2024
- To observe a wide range of neurological assessments and treatments
- To gain exposure to diagnosing and managing conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, Dementia, and Parkinson's disease
- To observing patient consultations, neurological examinations, and the interpretation of diagnostic tests such as MRI, CT scans, and EEGs
- To be present during multidisciplinary team discussions to formulate treatment plans
- To witness emergency management of acute neurological conditions such as stroke and the implementation of rehabilitation strategies
- To observe the collaborative approach between neurologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists
- To observed the importance of effective patient communication, particularly in delivering diagnoses and discussing treatment options
- To gain a deeper understanding of patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Pre-Graduation Clinical Practice
Bohunice University Hospital, Brno; St. Anne's University Hospital Brno; University Children's Hospital, Brno
Brno
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conduct full physical exams and respond to emergencies
- Interpret clinical findings and establish differential diagnoses
- Suggest additional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Know complications of procedures
- Ensure interdisciplinary continuity in patient treatment
- Manage clinical documentation and patient administration
Medical Placement
Republic of Zambia Ministry of Health
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Key duties: shadowing medical professionals across different disciplines
- Duties involved observing medical professionals in order to understand what a medical career entails
- To compare and contrast the provision of health between developed and developing countries
Student Mentor
University of Sheffield
Sheffield
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Key duties: provide extra support to new students from different academic backgrounds and cultures
- Duties involved ensuring the transition into university life for new students occurred effortlessly
- This included providing advice on issues such accommodation, extra curricular activities and examinations
Volunteer
National Health Trust
Sheffield
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Key duties: to carry out the Picker Frequent Feedback Scheme
- Duties involved retrieving continual feedback from patients in NHS hospital wards regarding the quality of the healthcare they received during their stay
Education
Master's Degree-MUDr - General Medicine
Masaryk University
Czech Republic12-2024
Bachelor's of Science-BSc - Medical Biochemistry
Sheffield University
Sheffield, England01.2012
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Collaborative Leadership
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
- Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Biochemistry
- Biochemical Analysis Proficiency
- Molecular Biology Techniques
- Applied Molecular Biology
- Knowledge of Cellular Processes
- Medical Practice Knowledge
- Patient care
- Clinical assessment
- Physical examination
- Diagnostic testing
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Patient communication
- Data interpretation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- MS office
Certification
- OET, Occupational English Test, 03/24/23, Listening-A, Reading-B, Writing-B, Speaking-B. (candidate number-5471 4158)
Languages
English
First Language
Czech
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Attachment
Ndola Teaching Hospital
12.2024 - 02.2025
Clinical Shadowing: Neurology Department
Saint Anne Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
Pre-Graduation Clinical Practice
Bohunice University Hospital, Brno; St. Anne's University Hospital Brno; University Children's Hospital, Brno
01.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Placement
Republic of Zambia Ministry of Health
01.2013 - 12.2013
Student Mentor
University of Sheffield
01.2011 - 12.2012
Volunteer
National Health Trust
01.2010 - 12.2011
Master's Degree-MUDr - General Medicine
Masaryk University
Bachelor's of Science-BSc - Medical Biochemistry
Sheffield University
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