Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
REFFERENCE
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ELIAS ASSEFA BEDANE

Dubai

Summary

Dedicated General Practitioner with over 8 years of experience and holder of a DHA License, managing critically ill patients in ICU and emergency settings. Proficient in advanced airway management, mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and organ support systems. Skilled in evaluating, resuscitating, and managing patients with complex conditions, including multi-organ failure and critical emergencies. Certified in ACLS, PALS, and BLS, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and collaboration. Adept at implementing evidence-based protocols while maintaining high standards of patient safety and infection control.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ER/ICU/General Ward Registrar

Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital
02.2025 - Current
  • Serve as a registrar in emergency medicine and critical care, delivering urgent and life-saving medical care to patients in critical conditions.
  • Utilize clinical judgment and diagnostic testing to identify conditions early and develop evidence-based treatment strategies.
  • Monitor patient progress Consult and Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes.
  • Perform a range of advanced procedures, including ATLS, ACLS, airway management (intubation), chest tube placement, point-of-care ultrasound, and echocardiography.
  • Manage central venous access, perform aesthetic wound closures, oversee mechanical ventilation, and address high-acuity critical care scenarios.
  • Maintained accurate electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols.
  • Collaborating with health insurance systems for cost-effective patient care.

Senior Medical Doctor, Emergency and Critical Care

Addis Ababa University, Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2024
  • Managed critically ill patients in the ICU, providing mechanical ventilation, renal therapy, and organ support.
  • Conducted emergency procedures including chest tube insertions, central line placements, and advanced airway management.
  • Performed diagnostic assessments using bedside echocardiography and PoCUS for rapid clinical decision-making.
  • Delivered on-call emergency coverage for ICU and ER, ensuring continuity of critical care services.
  • Developed and implemented evidence-based protocols for managing patients with multi-organ failure and critical conditions.
  • Served additional shifts at Gandhi Memorial Hospital, providing critical care and supporting the emergency department.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills for early detection and evidence-based treatment plans, performing over 40 endotracheal intubations.

General Medical Practitioner, ICU and Emergency

Jimma University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
  • Provided mentorship and training for junior staff on ICU procedures and emergency care practices.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, including infection control measures and mortality/morbidity reviews.
  • Played a critical role in managing COVID-19 patients in the ICU, optimizing ventilation strategies and patient monitoring.
  • Delivered on-call emergency consultations, ensuring prompt and efficient critical care delivery.
  • Provided additional ICU coverage at Gandhi Memorial Hospital during weekends and overnight shifts, managing high-acuity patients.

General Practitioner and Quality Officer

Uraga Primary Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Provided comprehensive care across all departments, including emergency, ICU, and chronic disease management.
  • Implemented quality assurance initiatives and conducted regular audits to enhance care delivery.
  • Key contributor to the development of evidence-based algorithms and protocols, improving patient outcomes.
  • Delivered community health initiatives, including health education and chronic disease management programs.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Year for outstanding contributions to patient care.

Paid Internship

Jimma University
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Rotated through core departments, including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics-Gynecology, and Pediatrics, gaining diverse clinical exposure.
  • Acquired experience in ICU, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided direct patient care in high-acuity settings.
  • Participated in quality improvement programs and contributed to clinical education initiatives.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and ensured compliance with hospital protocols.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

Jimma University, College of Health Sciences
12.2017

Skills

  • Critical Care Expertise: Proficient in managing ICU patients requiring organ support, advanced airway management, and invasive monitoring
  • Diagnostic Proficiency: Skilled in bedside echocardiography, point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS), and rapid diagnostics for critical cases
  • Procedural Skills: Expertise in central line insertion, chest tube placement, mechanical ventilation, and renal therapy
  • Emergency Response: Experienced in on-call ICU coverage and rapid response to critical conditions
  • Leadership: Significant impact on healthcare delivery at Uraga Hospital as a Quality Officer; trained and supervised junior staff in ICU protocols and advanced procedures
  • Healthcare Technology Proficiency: Familiar with the use of advanced healthcare technology and electronic health record (EHR) systems for efficient patient management

Certification

  • DHA/MOH General Practitioner licence, UAE
  • PALS/ACLS/BLS, American Heart Association
  • Professional Registration and Licensing Certificate, Ethiopia
  • Recognition Award for Participation and Coordination of COVID-19 Treatment Centers
  • Co-founder of Meqrez General Hospital (Private Hospital), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Completion of the National Comprehensive HIV Care and Treatment Training Course
  • Trainer in Oxygen Therapy for Children and Adults
  • National Critical Care Training for COVID-19 Patients in ICU
  • Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care
  • Certificate of Independent Practitioner of PoCUS
  • Certificate of Completion in Essential Emergency and Critical Care, UNITAR

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Amharic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

ER/ICU/General Ward Registrar

Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital
02.2025 - Current

Senior Medical Doctor, Emergency and Critical Care

Addis Ababa University, Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2024

General Medical Practitioner, ICU and Emergency

Jimma University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2021

General Practitioner and Quality Officer

Uraga Primary Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2020

Paid Internship

Jimma University
12.2016 - 12.2017

Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

Jimma University, College of Health Sciences

REFFERENCE

Dr. Pradeep Kumar (Specialist Emergency Medicine)

   Email ; pradeep.k@medcarehospital.com

   Mobile ; +971504357684

Dr. Brian Mtemererwa (Medical Director, Consultant Endocrinologist and Internal Medicine Physician)

   Email ; brian.mtemererwa@medcare.com

   Mobile ; +971523553805

Dr.Daniel Rebuma (Consultant Nephrologist and Internal Medicine Physician)

   Email ; daniel.rebuma@ju.edu.et

   Mobile ; +251979293863

ELIAS ASSEFA BEDANE