Leanda Stassen
5107 50 St, Wetaskiwin,AB
Summary
Patient-focused Family Physician specializing in General Practice, providing high quality healthcare to patients in a variety of clinical environments. I am compassionate and approachable with over 15 years of successful practice experience. I am extremely dedicated to patients and finding the best treatment options available.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Doctor
Alberta Health Services
10.2009 - Current
- I work as a Hospitalist in the Wetaskiwin Hospital on a rotational basis since 2018 were I established strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering trust and commitment to the healthcare plan.
- Practice Family Medicine in a clinic and hospital setting, providing diagnosis and treatment for both acute and chronically ill patients.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- I recently stepped down from the ER where I worked since 2006 - covering the ER as well as medical units and LTC.
- Managed both medical and surgical emergencies through all units in the Hospital.
Wetaskiwin PCN
Alberta Health
06.2013 - 08.2020
- I have helped develop and run programs (based on our HQCA report) to fit the needs of the community
- I work at a Prenatal and Woman's Wellness and Young Adult Health program
Senior Medical Officer - Anesthesia
Department of Health, RSA
01.2008 - 09.2009
- I worked full time in Anesthesia including on-call service
- I covered ER for any airway emergency
- I provided procedural sedation in all units as well as ICU
Education
MBChB - Medicine
Medical University of South Africa
DA (SA) -
Diploma in Anesthesia
Skills
- Clinical medicine experience for over 15 years
- Comfortable performing a variety of procedures incl intubation and airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bedside US (EDE), chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, abdominal paracentesis, lumps and bumps, IUD insertion I am also comfortable with common orthopedic procedures including fracture and dislocation management
- Comfortable managing medical and surgical emergencies
Certification
- ACLS certified (2023)
- PALS certified (2023)
- ATLS certified (2019)
- NRP certified (2024)
- EDE (Independent Practitioner)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wetaskiwin PCN
Alberta Health
06.2013 - 08.2020
Medical Doctor
Alberta Health Services
10.2009 - Current
Senior Medical Officer - Anesthesia
Department of Health, RSA
01.2008 - 09.2009
DA (SA) -
Diploma in Anesthesia
MBChB - Medicine
Medical University of South Africa
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