Ifeyinwa Nonyelum Ihejirika
Enugu
Summary
Patient-oriented Family Physician eager to apply deep comprehension areas of expertise to care for children and adults. Efficient and productive with many years of hands-on experience in family medicine. Demonstrated strengths include preventive care, chronic disease management, and health education. Courteous and professional individual with outstanding bedside manner and effective communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Physician
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu
02.2021 - Current
- Closely examine patients' medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and test results to determine proper procedures
- Perform careful analysis of test results and information gathered during examinations to diagnose illnesses and diseases properly
- Discuss side effects, best conditions for use and possible medication interactions
- Maintain strict confidentiality with patients, families and colleagues
- Perform a range of medical and surgical procedures such as CPR, wound debridement /suturing, foreign body removal (ear, nose), performing and interpreting ECG, IV-line insertions, Nasogastric tube insertions, urethral catheterisations, etc
- Conduct research, gather information from multiple sources and present results
Family Physician
National Orthopaedic Hospital (Staff Clinic)
Enugu
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Responded to patients’ health problems by taking appropriate history, and making appropriate diagnoses, treatment and referrals when needed
- Performed a range of medical and surgical procedures such as CPR, wound debridement /suturing, foreign body removal (ear, nose), performing and interpreting ECG, IV-line insertions, Nasogastric tube insertions, urethral catheterisations, etc
- Educated patients regarding conditions and treatment options
- Provided emergency and occupational health services to members of Staff and their families
- Conducted regular medical assessments and provided medical fitness certifications to members of staff and their families
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans
Consultant Family Physician
Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital
Enugu
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Offered medical and surgical consultations to both adults and children
- Referred and coordinated patient care among other Specialists
- Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures
- Delivered on-call care day and night for multiple consecutive days
- Followed universal or standard precautions consistently to protect patients and staff
- Investigated and identified environmental factors impacting patient's health
Family Physician
Annunciation Specialist Hospital
Enugu
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status
- Documented examination data, diagnostic impressions and patient care information in confidential records
- Built rapport with patients using a compassionate, caring approach
- Conducted and assisted in surgeries such as lump excisions, obstetrical procedures (caesarean section, salpingectomy), general surgery procedures (appendectomy, herniorrhaphy)
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans
Family Physician
Niger Foundation Hospital
Enugu
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Created and maintained comprehensive patient charts to facilitate a continuum of care and document patient assessments, interventions and results
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic procedures to reach diagnosis
- Provided patient diagnosis test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints
- Kept patient information confidential and respected patient's right to privacy
Family Medicine Resident Physician
O.L.A Catholic Hospital
Ibadan
05.2009 - 07.2015
- Undertook a 6-year Residency training in Family Medicine that involved rotating through most of the medical specialities, requiring daily patient care and management, ward rounds, ward duties, outpatient clinic attendance, academic meetings, theatre postings, provision of guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues and reporting to the Consultant in charge
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options
- Performed a range of medical and surgical procedures like wound suturing, urethral catheterization, phlebotomies, nasogastric tube insertion, chest tube insertion, intravenous line insertion, foreign body removal, neonatal care and resuscitation, CPR, etc
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and healthcare providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases
Medical Officer
DIFF Hospital (Fertility Centre)
Abuja
03.2008 - 12.2008
- Met with patients, conducted examinations where necessary and requested blood tests, laboratory tests and other investigations to gain precise diagnosis
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
Medical Officer
National Hospital
Abuja
03.2007 - 02.2008
- Company Overview: (Mandatory one-year National Youth Service)
- Diagnosed and treated patients with common ailments that present in primary care
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
- Discussed medical histories with patients to provide the most effective medical advice
- (Mandatory one-year National Youth Service)
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: (Housemanship)
- Obtained clinical history, conducted examinations where necessary and requested blood tests, laboratory tests and other investigations to gain precise diagnosis
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions
- (Housemanship)
Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Company Overview: (Housemanship)
- Documented patient’s history, current medical conditions and medications
- (Housemanship)
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Enugu State Univ. of Science and Technology
Enugu, Nigeria12.2021
Family Medicine Residency Program -
O.L.A Catholic Hospital
Ibadan, Nigeria03.2015
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria12.2005
Skills
- Hospital Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SPSS
- Test results explanation
- Patient treatment planning
- Treatment Plan Development
- Disease determination
- Test Results Interpretation
- Geriatric Care
- Quality Improvement
- Preventive medicine
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Promotion
- Patient-centered care
- Mental Health Assessment
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Treatment Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Care
- Medication Administration
- Condition Monitoring
Certification
- Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC), No. 162600
- Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, No. 45864
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 12/01/22
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 10/01/24
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), 09/01/24
- Certificate in Travel Health (CTH), 01/01/24
- Certifications from the University of British Columbia, CPD, 08/01/24
Technicalandcomputerskills
- Hospital Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SPSS
Degrees
- MBBS
- FWACP
Examinations
- IELTS Academic, 8.5, 09/01/22, 9.0, 8.5, 7.5, 8.0
- NAC OSCE, Not Attempted
- MCCQE1, 244
Research
- Lead Author, Prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases and Home Treatment Practices Among Caregivers of under-fives presenting at a Secondary Health Institution in Ibadan, Nigeria, International Journal of Gender and Development Issues, Owerri, Imo, Nigeria, 11/01/20, Responsible for being in contact with the editor, collecting the data and writing a large part of the article.
- Centre-Lead Investigator, Body Weight Perception and Weight Management Practices of Overweight and obese patients seen at Primary Care Centres in Nigeria, Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, 01/01/18, Anchored the study in a primary care centre in the South-East, collected the requisite data and forwarded it to the national body.
- Thesis, Assessment of the relationship between home management of diarrhoeal diseases among caregivers of under-five children and their family type and functionality in O.L.A Catholic Hospital, Ibadan., West African College of Physicians, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, Determined home practices of caregivers of under-fives who had diarrhoeal diseases and tried to establish a relationship with their family type and functionality.
Languages
English, Fluent
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading novels and playing board games
- Singing
- Participation in community outreaches and other volunteer services
Timeline
Family Physician
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Family Physician
National Orthopaedic Hospital (Staff Clinic)
02.2019 - 02.2021
Consultant Family Physician
Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2021
Family Physician
Annunciation Specialist Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2018
Family Physician
Niger Foundation Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2016
Family Medicine Resident Physician
O.L.A Catholic Hospital
05.2009 - 07.2015
Medical Officer
DIFF Hospital (Fertility Centre)
03.2008 - 12.2008
Medical Officer
National Hospital
03.2007 - 02.2008
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla
01.2006 - 12.2006
Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC), No. 162600
- Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, No. 45864
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 12/01/22
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 10/01/24
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), 09/01/24
- Certificate in Travel Health (CTH), 01/01/24
- Certifications from the University of British Columbia, CPD, 08/01/24
Master of Business Administration -
Enugu State Univ. of Science and Technology
Family Medicine Residency Program -
O.L.A Catholic Hospital
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Nigeria
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