Chimaobi John Nwaloka

• Emergency Duties:
  - Operated under the guidance of consultants.
  - Conducted thorough history taking, examinations, investigations, and diagnoses with proper documentation.
  - Assessed and managed pediatric patients presenting with various conditions.
  - Provided treatment for acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
  - Performed emergency procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous catheterization, arterial line placement for BP monitoring, or arterial blood gas (ABG) collection.
  - Stabilized and maintained critical patients until specialists assumed care.
  - Assisted consultants in managing trauma cases.
  
  Inpatient Duties:
  - Conducted precise history taking, examinations, investigations, and diagnoses with proper documentation.
  - Managed patient admissions and provided comprehensive inpatient care.
  - Monitored all patient vitals closely.
  - Ensured timely medication administration and accurate documentation.
  - Participated in daily ward rounds with consultants and registrars.
  - Regularly reviewed patient conditions and investigation results.
  - Communicated patient progress consistently with consultants.
  - Resuscitated neonates in the birthing suite, operating theatre, and NICU.
  - Informed guardians about patient conditions, management decisions, follow-up plans, and provided necessary counseling.
  - Managed documentation, discharge, and follow-up planning.
  - Provided 24-hour medical coverage (shift roster) as part of a team, attending to all emergencies and ensuring proper handover during shift changes.
  
  Outpatient Duties:
  - Conducted initial patient assessments under the supervision of consultants.
  - Performed accurate history taking, examinations, investigations, diagnoses, and documentation.
  - Managed minor illnesses, acute, and chronic health conditions.
  
  Teaching Duties:
  - Instructed medical students in basic, clinical, and laboratory skills.
  - Facilitated student practice sessions.
  - Supervised interns.
  
  Other Duties:
  - Attended departmental grand rounds and participated in clinical audits.
  - Engaged in continuous professional development and Physician in Training seminars.
  - Planned and implemented community pediatric health programs.
  - Provided preventive health education to patients, guardians, and the community.

Emergency Duties:
- Operated under the guidance of consultants.
- Conducted comprehensive history taking, examinations, investigations, diagnoses, and ensured accurate documentation.
- Evaluated and managed pediatric patients upon presentation.
- Administered treatment for acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
- Executed necessary emergency procedures.
- Stabilized and maintained critically ill patients until specialists assumed responsibility.
- Supported consultants during trauma calls.

Inpatient Duties:
- Performed thorough history taking, examinations, investigations, diagnoses, and maintained proper documentation.
- Managed patient admissions and provided inpatient care.
- Closely monitored patient vital signs.
- Ensured timely medication administration with proper documentation.
- Participated in daily ward rounds with consultants and registrars.
- Regularly reviewed patient progress and investigation results.
- Consistently communicated patient status to consultants.
- Resuscitated neonates in the birthing suite, operating theater, and NICU.
- Informed guardians about patient conditions, management plans, follow-ups, and provided counseling as needed.
- Managed documentation, patient discharge, and follow-up planning.
- Provided 24-hour medical coverage on a shift basis, attending to all emergencies and ensuring proper handover between shifts.

Outpatient Duties:
- Conducted initial patient assessments under consultant supervision.
- Performed accurate history taking, examinations, investigations, diagnoses, and maintained proper documentation.
- Managed minor illnesses as well as acute and chronic health conditions.

Teaching Duties:
- Instructed medical students in basic, clinical, and laboratory skills.
- Facilitated practical skill development for students.
- Supervised the work of interns.

Other Duties:
- Attended departmental grand rounds and participated in clinical audits.
- Engaged in continuous professional development and Physician in Training seminars.
- Planned and implemented community pediatric health programs.
- Provided preventive health education to patients, guardians, and community members.

- Worked under senior supervision across various specialties, including Pediatrics, Emergency, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Delivered quality patient care, including conducting examinations, documenting medical histories, and ordering laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostics.
- Monitored patients continuously in clinics/wards, identified high-risk cases, provided primary treatment, and escalated to a registrar or consultant when necessary.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as inserting intravenous lines, collecting blood and urine samples, labeling them accurately, and sending them to the laboratory for analysis.
- Assisted registrars and consultants during morning and afternoon ward rounds.
- Prepared patients for surgeries and provided postoperative care.
- Maintained accurate progress notes and actively participated in clinical meetings and activities.
- Conducted investigations such as blood sugar tests, HIV tests, packed cell volume (PCV) tests, urinalysis, and malaria rapid diagnostic tests.
- Stabilized and managed patients brought to the emergency department under supervision before transferring them to the ward.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, such as suturing, and assisted registrars during major surgeries.
- Referred patient cases to senior medical staff, including registrars and consultants.
- Participated in clinical reviews and pathology/radiology meetings.
- Responded to calls from the ward concerning patient care.