Andries Esterhuizen
8 Newbury Court, St Albert,AB
Summary
Disciplined Emergency Physician with advanced understanding of medical procedures and latest advances in medications and processes. Successful diagnosing and treating various diseases, preparing medical care strategies and flawlessly managing patient records and documents. Outstanding stress management and teamwork abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Physician
Sturgeon Community Hospital ER
St. Albert, AB
07.2021 - Current
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 20 individuals per day.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Community ER Physician
Alberta Health Services
Athabasca, AB
01.2010 - 06.2021
- Emergency room lead
- COVID response Team lead
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 30 individuals per day
Transport Physician
Air Mercy Services
Bloemfontein, South-Africa
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided high-level critical care and emergency medical services aboard medical flights, serving remote and underserved areas.
Completed over 124 hours of flying, gaining extensive experience in aerial medical emergency response.
Acted as lead clinician during air transfers, responsible for patient assessment, stabilization, and ongoing treatment during flights.
Coordinated with on-ground medical staff for seamless handover and patient status updates, enhancing continuity of care.
Involved in triaging and determining urgency of patient transfers to specialized medical facilities.
Employed advanced resuscitation techniques in confined, high-stakes environment, optimizing patient outcomes.
Conducted in-flight adjustments to treatment plans as needed, showcasing medical expertise and adaptability.
GP Anesthesiology and Trauma Coverage
Department Of Health
Free State, South-Africa
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Responsible for delivering GP anesthesia to local general and orthopedic surgeons on daily basis. Performed on-call duties for trauma anesthesia and provided comprehensive trauma coverage. Logged approximately 600 anesthesia cases over one year period between 2009 and 2010.
Casualty Officer
Department Of Health
Cape Town, South-Africa
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Experience in Trauma Medicine gained through management of complex trauma cases during internship at Tygerberg hospital for 2 years. Completed shifts in both Surgical and Medical Emergency Departments. Served six-month tenure on the Neonatal Resuscitation Team, enhancing capabilities in emergency care.
Education
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
Resuscitation Leadership Academy
New York, US08.2022
CCFP- Emergency Medicine
The College of Family Physicians of Canada
2020
Canadian Certification in Family Medicine
College of Family Physicians of Canada
2019
M.D. - MBChB (MD Equivalent)
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South-AfricaSkills
- Clinical Ultrasound Expertise: Specializing in cardiac, FAST, advanced nerve blocks, and diagnostics
- Academic Leadership: Associate Clinical Professor at University of Alberta and Medical Director for rural ultrasound education
- Critical Care Transport: Current role with STARS Air Ambulance
- Emergency Surgical Skills: Extensive hands-on experience in advanced surgical procedures
- Resuscitation Proficiency: Completed a specialized one-year resuscitation course and competent in ACLS/ATLS algorithms
- Resilience & Stamina: Demonstrated ability to work long hours in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Advanced Trauma Management: Skilled in rapid assessment and treatment of severe injuries
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership: Experience in coordinating with nurses, paramedics, and specialists for comprehensive patient care
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Preceptor Teaching Excellence Award from the University of Alberta in three separate years: 2018, 2020, and 2023 , demonstrating sustained commitment to educational excellence.
- Led local COVID-19 Response Team : Trained medical staff through simulation exercises and oversaw the development and implementation of response protocols.
- Invited Guest Speaker at the National Emergency Nurses Association Convention , Red Deer, AB: Presented on 'Integrating Advanced Resuscitative Ultrasound into Current ACLS Algorithms.'
Additional Information
- Master Instructor for Canadian Point of Care Ultrasound Society : Specializing in training and curriculum development.
- Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta : Involved in academic and clinical education.
- Transport Physician for STARS Air Ambulance : Overseeing critical care during medical transports.
- Advanced Ultrasound Instructor (Diagnostic, Musculoskeletal, Cardiac) with CPOCUS: Conducted specialized training programs.
- Course Director and Instructor for Echo Guided Life Support (EGLS) in Montreal : Led and developed life-support courses with a focus on echocardiography.
- Medical Director & Instructor, Experienced Provider Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support : Oversaw and taught ACLS for experienced providers.
- Alberta Rural Lead & Course Director for Emergency Department Echo : Managed and developed courses focusing on emergency ultrasound applications.
- Prehospital Resuscitative Ultrasound Co-Director and Program Developer, Canada : Spearheaded and assisted with development of a nation-wide prehospital ultrasound program.
- Faculty Member for CRUS Critical Care Ultrasound Course (CRUS West) : Involved in curriculum teaching.
- Medical Director for ALPAC Paper Factory, Athabasca : Responsible for overseeing healthcare protocols, emergency response measures.
Affiliations
- Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
- Canada Medical Protective Association
- Heart and Stroke foundation of Canada
- Alberta Medical Association
- Canadian Point of care Ultrasound Society
Certification
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Alberta College of physicians and Surgeons
Hobbies
- Snowboarding
- Brazilian Jiu JItsu
- Muay Thai
- Rock Climbing
- Triathlon
Timeline
ER Physician
Sturgeon Community Hospital ER
07.2021 - Current
Community ER Physician
Alberta Health Services
01.2010 - 06.2021
Transport Physician
Air Mercy Services
01.2009 - 01.2010
GP Anesthesiology and Trauma Coverage
Department Of Health
01.2009 - 01.2010
Casualty Officer
Department Of Health
01.2007 - 01.2009
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
Resuscitation Leadership Academy
CCFP- Emergency Medicine
The College of Family Physicians of Canada
Canadian Certification in Family Medicine
College of Family Physicians of Canada
M.D. - MBChB (MD Equivalent)
University of Pretoria