Mecha Eche
Mackay,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Family Physician with extensive experience at Sarina Family Practice, excelling in chronic disease management and patient education. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and promote health through lifestyle changes. Skilled in electronic medical records and fostering collaborative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Passionate about mentoring future healthcare professionals. Compassionate Family Medicine Physician with comprehensive background in providing primary care services across diverse populations. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored care plans, preventive health strategies, and patient education to promote overall wellness. Known for strong diagnostic abilities and effective communication, leading to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership in clinic settings by enhancing workflow efficiency and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Practitioner
Sarina Family Practice
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Advised families on healthcare decisions regarding newborns or elderly relatives.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment for a variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Managed acute and chronic diseases using evidence based medicine guidelines.
- Prescribed appropriate medications according to established protocols while monitoring potential side effects.
- Provided advice on nutrition, exercise habits, hygiene practices, stress management techniques.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for chronic medical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
- Performed physical examinations, ordered laboratory tests and prescribed medications.
- Educated patients about their conditions, medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patients across multiple settings.
- Assessed patient needs by taking detailed histories and performing comprehensive physicals.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Developed evidence-based pain management plans prescribing minimal opioid pain medications.
- Consulted with patients on lifestyle changes, diet and exercise.
- Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes and preventive health care measures.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Performed complete or partial physical assessments and standardized tests to evaluate conditions and responses.
- Analyzed reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Specialist Family Physician
Mpumalanga Dept of Health
01.2011 - 03.2022
- Clinical Head in the District Hospital of the entire Sub-district.
- Supervised other doctors in the general outpatients and emergency department at the district hospital, ensuring the delivery of standard clinical care.
- Supervising clinical care in all the primary health care facilities in the sub-district, ensuring standard clinical care is provided through outreaches with my medical team, and equipping clinic staff with updated guidelines.
- I anchored the training of clinical, medical, and PHC nursing students as part of the University of Pretoria District Campus during their rural posting.
Principal Medical Officer/Family Medicine Registra
Mpumalanga Dept of Health
12.2005 - 12.2010
- Ordered laboratory tests or imaging studies as needed for diagnosis or treatment planning.
- Prescribed medications as needed for the treatment of various illnesses or diseases.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or draining abscesses.
- Attended conferences relevant to area of specialty.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical, and administrative staff and business activities.
- Developed medical programs that promoted community health and research.
Education
FACRRM. General Practice Specialist
ACRRM
05-2024
MMed, Family Medicine
Medunsa. University of Limpopo
12-2010
B.Med Sc, MBBS - Health Sciences
University of Portharcourt
12-1992
Skills
- Electronic medical records
- Patient education
- Chronic disease management
- Health assessments
- Medication prescribing
- Collaborative care
- Health promotion
- Immunizations
- Vaccination administration
- Continuing education
- Telemedicine proficiency
- Palliative care
- Cultural history
- Surgical skills
- Clinical decision making
- Bedside manner
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Teaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
- Certificate in Advanced Health Care Management (Yale University/SAMA, 2006)
- Advance Life Support, 2023
- Specialist Family Physician, HPCSA, 2011
- ACRRM Fellowship, 2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Timeline
General Practitioner
Sarina Family Practice
07.2022 - Current
Specialist Family Physician
Mpumalanga Dept of Health
01.2011 - 03.2022
Principal Medical Officer/Family Medicine Registra
Mpumalanga Dept of Health
12.2005 - 12.2010
MMed, Family Medicine
Medunsa. University of Limpopo
B.Med Sc, MBBS - Health Sciences
University of Portharcourt
FACRRM. General Practice Specialist
ACRRM
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