Chioma Chinyere Meneke (Medical Officer)

• Handled significant cases in medicine, surgery, and trauma.
• Addressed a range of general medicine issues including diabetes, thyroid disorders, stroke, and uncontrolled hypertension.
• Addressed pediatric cases involving birth asphyxia and neonatal resuscitation.
• Provided comprehensive care including labor induction, episiotomy repairs, assistance in cesarean sections, and family planning counseling.
• Supported surgical procedures including herniorrhaphy, appendectomy, and incision and drainage.
• Performed over 2000 procedural tasks such as phlebotomy, intravenous cannulation, and urethral catheterization,Ecg interpretation,basic ultrasound as well arterial blood gas monitoring.
• Performed Pap smears and speculum examinations for cervical screening as well as forensic sampling for rape cases.
• Involved in IVF-related procedures, counselling, and follow-up for women undergoing assisted reproductive
• Utilized BLS/ALS protocols to manage emergency situations.
• Performed neonatal resuscitation and supported newborn transition to postnatal care.
• Worked alongside consultants, registrars, midwives, paediatricians, anaesthetists, and nurses to deliver coordinated care.
• Counselled patients on family planning, breastfeeding, postnatal recovery, contraception, and early warning signs.
• Taught medical students and participated in handovers as well as involved in quality control and audit research.
• Documented medical records properly for future reference.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology (3 months) Internal Medicine (3 months) Surgery (3 months) Paediatrics (3 months)

General Responsibilities Across All Rotations

• Conducted intern ward rounds before consultant reviews, ensuring up-to-date documentation and patient plans.
• Implemented management decisions under supervision of Residents and Consultants.
• Managed new and emergency admissions; responded to emergency calls across departments.
• Participated in academic presentations and bedside teaching.
• Supervised and mentored medical students in clinical skills.
• Developed competence in antenatal, urogynaecology, and emergency obstetric care.
• Participated in major surgeries such as caesarean sections, laparotomies, and myomectomies.
• Assisted with perineal repairs, speculum exams, and intra-partum care.
• Involved in pre-op assessments and post-op reviews.
• Managed patients with pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, PROM, and postpartum complications.
• Ran outpatient clinics and contributed to continuity of care.
• Rotated in the Respiratory, Cardiology, and Nephrology units under senior supervision.
• Managed acute medical cases such as MI, stroke, heart failure, COPD exacerbations, and PE.
• Performed procedures including thoracentesis, abdominal paracentesis, and NG tube placement.
• Gained proficiency in interpreting ECGs, chest X-rays, and using PEFR meters.
• Participated in both inpatient care and specialist clinics.
• Rotated through General Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Paediatric Surgery units.
• Assisted in surgeries and developed procedural skills: suturing, chest drain insertion/removal, and wound care.
• Participated in Surgical Grand Rounds; presented on Hirschsprung's Disease.
• Gained experience in identifying and managing surgical emergencies such as appendicitis, testicular torsion, and intussusception.
• Worked across Children’s Emergency, Neonatology, and Paediatric Oncology/Haematology units.
• Managed common childhood conditions and participated in stabilizing neonatal and oncological emergencies.
• Provided holistic care, liaised effectively with caregivers, and learned communication in high-stress settings.
• Gained confidence in dosing, fluid management, and growth/development monitoring.

Key Achievement: Received outstanding performance recognition as the house officer representative and awarded the most dedicated house officer.