Dr. AnnaLiisa K. Aisindi
Windhoek
Summary
Dynamic anaesthesia professional with extensive experience at The Wits Anaesthetic department circuit, excelling in critical care management and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, while delivering high-quality anaesthetic care across diverse surgical specialties. Committed to advancing clinical excellence and patient safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Supernumerary Registrar –Fellowship in Anaesthesia
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Attached with rotations to: Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, and Helen Joseph / Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital.
- Vast anaesthetic practice (general, neuraxial, regional anaesthesia) in general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, urology, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT, maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, and paediatric surgery.
- Intensive care rotations at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital ICU, Donald Gordon Transplant ICU, Medical ICU, and Surgical ICU.
- ICU experience during the COVID-19 pandemic with the management of COVID-19 patients requiring anesthesia for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the setup of the COVID-19 ICU units at Rundu Intermediary State Hospital, Namibia, as part of the COVID-19 response team, and management of the COVID-19 patients, (July 2020 -Sept 2020).
Supernumerary Anaesthetic Registrar
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Johannesburg
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Department of Anaesthesia
- Vast anaesthetic practice (general, neuraxial, regional anaesthesia) in general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, urology, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT, maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, and paediatric surgery.
Senior Medical Officer
Windhoek Central Hospital
Windhoek
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Intensive Care Unit.
- Managed complex medical cases requiring diagnosis, close monitoring of medications, and interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
- Analyzed records, exam data and test results to inform diagnoses.
- Identified potential complications and intervened accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient consultations including diagnosis, treatment prescribed, lab results.
- Performed administrative duties such as managing departmental resources, and drawing up departmental working schedules for the medical doctors in the unit.
Adjunct Lecturer
UNAM School of Medicine
Windhoek
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
Medical Officer
Windhoek Central Hospital
Windhoek
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Department of Anesthesia
- Conducted physical examinations of patients and documented findings in patient records peri-operatively.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while performing general, neuraxial, regional anaesthesia
- Ordered laboratory tests or imaging studies as needed for diagnosis or treatment planning.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing life-saving measures when necessary.
Medical Intern
Windhoek Central Hospital
Windhoek
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Internship program at WCH and KSH.
Temporary Biology Teacher
Rundu Senior Secondary School
Rundu
02.2001 - 09.2001
- Biology, Grade 11 & Grade 12 (IGCSE & HIGCSE)
Education
Diploma in Anesthetics (DA) - Anaesthesia
The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
South Africa10.2015
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MD) -
Smolensk State Medical Academy (SSMA)
Russia06.2008
Intensive Russian language -
Rostov State Medical University (RSMU)
Russia06.2002
BA.Sc - Biology
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA, USA12.2000
Grade 8 – 12 -
Elcin NkureNkuru High School
Nkure-Nkuru, Namibia12-1995
Skills
- Anesthesia administration
- Patient monitoring and management
- Emergency response
- Critical care management
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Personal History
- A trusted, patient, focused, and experienced doctor with a history of serving patients by successfully diagnosing, treating and also managing their illnesses and diseases
- Long standing anaesthetic experience.
- Easy going by nature and able to get along with other healthcare professionals and also senior managers
- Very hard working and ambitious by nature and willing to learn
- Experience of working normal hours and also providing out of hours and weekend cover and public holidays.
Outside Interests
- Travelling, meeting people of other cultures
- Reading motivational books, novels and medical journals
- Sports (running)
- Music of different genres
- Learning new languages
First Names
AnnaLiisa Kapango
Hpcna Registration
MPR01354
Hpcsa Registration
MP0813486
Cell Numbers
+27-74-084-1417, +264-81-385-1576
References
- Prof. A.R. Lichtman, HOD – ICU, WCH; Specialist Anesthetist/Intensivist, Windhoek Central Hospital, +264-81-127-7677
- Dr. A. Stebelsky, Specialist Anaesthetist, Private practice / Windhoek Central Hospital, +264-81-128-0733
- Prof. M. Mer, HOD – Specialist –Physician/Pulmonologist/Intensivist, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, +27-83-488-1200
- Dr. S. Dingezweni, Specialist Anaesthetist/Intensivist, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, +27-73-816-5451
Languages
Excellent, Very Good, Very Fluent, Good, Very Good, Very Fluent, Poor, Good, Semi-Fluent, Excellent, Very Good, Very Fluent
Life Support Courses
- BLS Healthcare Provider, 2012
- ACLS Provider, 2012
Personal Information
- Profession: Medical Doctor
- ID Number: 781203 0007 6
- Dependents: 2
- Health Status: Excellent
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 12/03/78
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Namibian
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Lutheran (Christian)
Languages
Rukwangali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Supernumerary Registrar –Fellowship in Anaesthesia
University of Witwatersrand
08.2018 - 12.2022
Supernumerary Anaesthetic Registrar
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018
Adjunct Lecturer
UNAM School of Medicine
10.2015 - 12.2016
Senior Medical Officer
Windhoek Central Hospital
09.2013 - 06.2017
Medical Officer
Windhoek Central Hospital
09.2010 - 08.2013
Medical Intern
Windhoek Central Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2010
Temporary Biology Teacher
Rundu Senior Secondary School
02.2001 - 09.2001
Diploma in Anesthetics (DA) - Anaesthesia
The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MD) -
Smolensk State Medical Academy (SSMA)
Intensive Russian language -
Rostov State Medical University (RSMU)
BA.Sc - Biology
Wartburg College
Grade 8 – 12 -
Elcin NkureNkuru High School
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