Compassionate physician, providing goal directed, acute medical care for wide variety of patients, prioritizing value based management in a fast paced multidisciplinary academic/community hospital.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident, Internal Medicine
Baptist Health-Uni. Of Arkansas For Med. Sciences
06.2021 - Current
Completed in and out-patient rotations, discussed daily challenging cases during multidisciplinary rounds and formulated patient-centered care with multidisciplinary approach
Manage 18-20 patients daily in the hospital in a 320 bed hospital, participated in 14 weeks Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and CCU rotation, managing 10-18 patients daily
Fully participating in teaching medical students, morning reports, grand rounds, Journal club, morbidity & mortality conference, and other scholarly activities. Serving as resident representative in several hospital committees
Quality Improvement Team Member: Employed quality improvement tools learned from lean six sigma to evaluate inpatient falls using a 2-year retrospective chart review of patients with severe injury resulting from fall. Our goal is to improve patient safety
Organizational Research: Ongoing research on in-hospital dialysis initiation: Prior access to medical care, length of stay and ICU utilization (a 2-year retrospective chart review)
Peer Mentor
Rush University Graduate College
03.2020 - 06.2021
Mentor to 8-first-year graduate students including residents and fellows physicians, organizing research networking, job opportunities, and social events
This position gives me the unique opportunity to be a source of information, inspiration, and support; at the same time, appreciate and learn from the accomplishments and experiences of mentees
Clinical Research Assistant
Rush University Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
Conducted patient interviews, administer study-related questionnaires, and document pertinent findings of EMR (Epic)
This position allows me to work on several COVID-19 related studies such as validating IgG antibody (anti-N protein) test kits, screening for the prevalence of antibodies in Chicago first responders, predictors of severe outcomes in COVID-19 patients, and prophylaxis for household contacts with anti-Spike SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies
Performed an average of 30 blood draws daily, finger stick, use real-time PCR, organize data on the REDCap database and conduct literature review for presentation.
Extern
Jackson Park Hospital And Medical Center
08.2020 - 09.2020
Rounded with residents and attending, present patient history and pertinent physical examination findings, discuss the management, document findings and plans in the EMR (Paragon) for an average of 10 patients twice weekly in the general in-patient setting, Psychiatry, ICU, and Hospice
Discussed diagnosis and treatment plans with patients
Extern
Family Doctor Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
Obtained detailed history and physical findings of an average of 12 patients and presented to the attending physician twice weekly, in an underserved Chicago community. Documentation of pertinent findings in the EMR (Athena and Amazing chart)
Observed and acquired the knowledge and skills of acute and preventive care and daily clinical procedures including removal of cerumen impaction and drainage of abscesses
Extern
New York Methodist Primary Care
01.2020 - 02.2020
Presented patient history and relevant physical examination findings, documented findings and plans in the EMR, and follow-up for an average of 10 patients daily in the outpatient department for 4 weeks
Gained a practical approach to patient-centered care and promoted healthy living and lifestyle modification to a diverse population of patients
Clinical Research Coordinator
Rush Alzheimers Disease Center, RADC
08.2019 - 01.2020
Conducted comprehensive literature review for thesis research project: Sex and Disability-free Longevity in Community-dwelling Older African Americans in the United States
Performed a secondary analysis of the Minority Ageing Research Study (MARS) cohort to achieve research goals. The aim was to inform clinicians of the socioeconomic determinants of early disability and death, to improve the healthcare outcomes of underserved populations
Clinical Observer
Griffin Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2019
Conducted an average of 4-6 supervised patient histories and mental state examinations daily for 12 weeks in the psychiatry primary care setting
Observed clinical care for patients with acute psychiatric diseases including the formulation of a therapeutic plan, documentation of daily progress, and discharge notes.
Extern
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
01.2019 - 03.2019
Provided supervised clinical care and follow-up for 10-12 young adult and geriatric patients for 12 weeks in the primary care outpatient
Performed procedures including Ankle-Brachial Index and electrocardiography
Acquired a profound understanding of pain medication addiction in the elderly in rural, underserved areas of Washington D.C
Provided counseling and offered referrals for drug addiction
Extern
Pediatric Associates
07.2018 - 12.2018
Participated in well-child assessment for 8-10 children daily, performed newborn screening, and fostered exclusive breastfeeding
Advised patients, on a balanced diet, physical activity, and disease prevention such as immunization
Planned and provided follow-up visits to monitor the mental, physical growth, and development of children and adolescents.
Extern
New York Methodist Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2018
Obtained and presented the pertinent history and performed physical examinations of 6-10 patients daily at the primary care outpatient there days weekly for 4 weeks
Ordered, interpreted relevant laboratory tests and radiology data
Contributed to making therapeutic management plans, including prescriptions and referrals
Partook in in-patient rounds at the New York Methodist Hospital and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center twice weekly.
Sub-Intern
Larkin Community Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2018
Obtained and documented history, admission/progress notes for 6-8 inpatients daily, and presented each clinical encounter during teaching rounds
Increased proficiency in the management of acutely ill patients on the hospital floor
Experienced working with a large Spanish speaking patient population
Gained valuable experience handling a wide variety of cases on the general medicine floor, ED, ICU, and Psychiatry out-patient department
Extern
Alcare Family And Pediatric Clinic
01.2017 - 12.2017
Performed and documented daily history, review of systems, physical examination, diagnosis, treatment plan, and medication reconciliation for an average of 14 patients daily in primary care outpatient.
Community Health Intern
American Diabetes Association
07.2016 - 09.2017
Participated in organizing the 2016 “Tour de Cure” in Southern Texas (A&M University), an annual outdoor biking event that draws over 4000 participants
Roles centered on improving the quality of life of diabetics through community outreach, updating the diabetic support group database, grant application, and fundraising
Community Volunteer
Ugbarajo Itsekiri USA Inc
01.2016 - 01.2017
Facilitated Academic Scholarship for students in health related fields
Full tuition plus $500 per year awarded to the top 5 University students in healthcare programs
Medical officer
Primary Healthcare Center
05.2013 - 07.2016
As a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), regularly treated an average of 15 patients weekly with malaria, 10 patients with typhoid fever, 4 with tuberculosis, and 2 with cholera
Developed education and immunization program which inoculated 800 children and initiated clean drinking water projects that decreased cholera patients by 40%
Coordinated daily administrative affairs of the primary health care center with 8-nursing staff to provide optimal patient care
Improved ability to manage healthcare workers, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
One-year internship rotation in Surgery, Pediatrics, General Medicine, and OB/GYN departments
Provided acute and emergency management under the supervision of residents and attendings for in and out-patients as one of ten on-call interns at a 300-bed community hospital
Conducted 10 deliveries daily, over four months of OBGYN rotation
Participated in the U.S President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to improve adherence to HAART and adherence to HIV prevention measures
The hospital estimated a 25% reduction in the incidence of HIV in the community and mother to child transmission of HIV infection because of preventative measures.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
Milken Institute School of Public Health, MHA@GWU
Washington, DC
12.2023
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery - Medicine
University of Benin School of Medicine
Nigeria
03.2012
Skills
Quality improvement
Patient safety
Data analysis
Clinical trials
Resident education
Communication
Problem solving
Additional Information
Membership and Honorary/Professional Societies
Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas Association of Assistant Physicians (licensed Assistant Physician in the State of Missouri- License no. 2020027926)
National Institute of Health National Research Mentoring Network (NIH-NRMN)
Medical School Awards Owen Obaseki Medical Foundation Award
Presented to the top 20, 4th-year medical students. 2008 Chevron University Scholarship Award
Emerged one of the top 100 first-year students from selected Nigerian
Master of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
Milken Institute School of Public Health, MHA@GWU
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery - Medicine
University of Benin School of Medicine
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