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BLESSING AMARACHI NWACHUKWU

Ibri

Summary

I am a skilled General Practitioner with efficient communication and a passion for comprehensive patient care. I have extensive experience in preventive and therapeutic medicine, encompassing various age-groups and population. I am also committed to continuous development of my medical knowledge in order to provide current and advanced care in my practice.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Practitioner

Ministry of Health Oman
Ibri
05.2022 - Current
  • Consulting patients in the clinic, taking detailed history and examination using Electronic Medical Record.
  • Collaborating with nurses to triage and prioritize patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
  • Treatment of emergency cases and subsequent referral for further management when indicated
  • Consulting with patients about special needs, cares and concerns throughout treatment and in follow-up care
  • Consultation and review of children and adults for vaccination
  • Participate in patient education among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
  • Interpretation of ECG and application of the result in the treatment of patients.

Resident Doctor

National Hospital Abuja
Abuja
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Consultation of patients in the Out-patient department, taking medical history and examining patient to aid in diagnosis of illnesses
  • Requested and interpreted investigations such as laboratory and radiology tests to aid diagnosis of ailments or confirm treatment.
  • Treated a wide range of chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, cardiac diseases and skin conditions.
  • Worked with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide comprehensive care for complex cases.
  • Provided care for in-patients, monitoring progress, documentation of patient care, plans and prescription of medications.
  • Rotated in other departments such as radiology and pathology to improve my knowledge and its application to treatment of patients.
  • Treated medical emergencies and referred for specialized care.
  • Presented in Clinical Academic meetings

General Practitioner

Dawaki Medical Centre
Abuja
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing of deep cuts.
  • Screened individuals of targeted age groups for early detection of underlying diseases.
  • Provided counseling to patients with chronic conditions on prognosis, and lifestyle modifications that could improve outcome.
  • Treated acute emergencies.
  • Provided counsel to patients on mental health.
  • Consulted in the antenatal clinic.

General Practitioner

State Specialist Hospital, Okitipupa
Okitipupa
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Provided out-patient consultation for patients of all age groups, taking detailed history and systemic examinations, and sent for investigations when indicated
  • Consulted in the antenatal and postnatal clinic, ensuring proper care of the patients
  • Prescribed medications for both out-patients and in-patients.
  • Practiced preventive medicine by involvement in outreaches within the community, counseling people on productive lifestyles and actions to prevent diseases
  • Assisted in routine obstetric surgeries and delivery of babies.
  • Provided emergency care.
  • Counselled patients and relatives on diagnosis and prognosis of diseases.

House Officer

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Ituku-Ozalla
01.2014 - 03.2015
  • Took medical history, physical examinations and ordered laboratory, imaging and other investigations when needed
  • Administered intravenous fluid, medication and blood products to patients.
  • Attended to emergency conditions with consultants.
  • Assisted in basic surgeries.
  • Consulted in the antenatal and postnatal clinics
  • Documentation of patient care, including progress and treatment plan.
  • Communicated with patients and their family on diagnosis, treatment plan, and possible prognosis of diseases
  • Engaged in ward rounds and clinical presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine And Surgery

University of Nigeria Nsukka
Enugu, Nigeria
08.2013

Skills

  • Effective time management
  • Efficient use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Emergency care with BLS and ACLS certification
  • Stress management
  • Apt decision making in patient management
  • Effective patient communication

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) 2022
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) 2023

Timeline

General Practitioner

Ministry of Health Oman
05.2022 - Current

Resident Doctor

National Hospital Abuja
08.2017 - 06.2021

General Practitioner

Dawaki Medical Centre
10.2016 - 03.2017

General Practitioner

State Specialist Hospital, Okitipupa
05.2015 - 05.2016

House Officer

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine And Surgery

University of Nigeria Nsukka
BLESSING AMARACHI NWACHUKWU