Benita Uwanziga

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
• Delivered consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans.
• Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
• Assisted in surgeries and other medical procedures with focus on increasing knowledge and skill.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new clinical environments.
• Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various medical procedures, including suturing, IV insertion, and catheterization.
• Gained hands-on experience in emergency situations under supervision of experienced physicians.

• Shadowed resident physicians, taking notes and asking questions.
• helped provide more clear medical understanding to English speaking families and patients within French health care environments.
• Completed clinical coursework while maintaining a strong academic standing throughout medical school tenure.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Conducted research projects, gathering data and information from a variety of sources;
• Attended and presented at The International Congress of Academic Medicine - Quebec City ; April 13th-18th, 2023
• Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.

• Conducted physical exams and recorded medical histories for patients in clinical setting.
• Performed administrative duties, completing charting and documenting patient medical records.
• Applied classroom learning by directly caring for patients with acute concerns and chronic conditions.
• Reported results, issues and hours to clerkship director for review.
• Learned about conditions and presentations often present in TB, Asthma, COPDe patients.
• Provided patient care under direct physician supervision.

Montreal Chinese Hospital; Long term Care Facility ;

-Helped with English-Mandarin translation whenever necessary ; liaison between patients, families , and nurses to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans

-Measured urine specimens and delivered them to the laboratory.

-Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.