Victor Richard Mitchell

Working in theatre, labour ward and ICU, covering day to day needs and doing a variety of procedures that include endotracheal intubation, ultrasound guided central lines, arterial lines, epidurals for labor analgesia, caudal blocks for Pediatric peri-operative analgesia, spinal anaesthesia for analgesia and caesarean sections under the supervision and guidance of Consultant Anaesthetists.

• Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort
• Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
• Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
• Reduced post-operative complications through thorough wound care and dressing application.

• Casualty Officer working in five different Emergency Departments but predominantly in the Level 1 centres of Netcare Milpark and Netcare Alberton, where I am exposed to a wide variety of Trauma, Medical and Occupational Health patients
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
• Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
• Ensured compliance with national and local laws through regular policy reviews and updates.
• Streamlined report writing processes, allowing for quicker turnover and more accurate record-keeping.
• Conducted thorough investigations into complex cases, leading to successful resolution of numerous high-profile incidents.

• Medical Officer in the department of Anaesthesia in the Klerksdorp/Tshepong hospital complex with hands on training and academic guidance helping me obtain my Diploma in Anaesthesia
• During this time I worked on in the department that I completed the second six months of Community Service in, wherein I was under the supervision of Specialist Anaesthetists during my time and was exposed to a wide variety of surgical specialities similar to my Community Service time.

• Community Service in the department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) during the first six months with exposure to ICU, theatre, oncology, wards and clinics
• Second six month completed in the department of Anaesthesia, where I was exposed to General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric surgery, Burns, Cardiothoracic surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Urology.

• Medical Internship completed at Livingstone Tertiary Hospital, rotating through the Anaesthetics, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics.