Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Software
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline

Ogechukwu Frances Orajiaka

Stevenage

Summary

Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and promoting positive relationships with patients and families as well as colleagues. Expert in patient counseling and communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Coordinator

Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals
, Lagos state, Nigeria
10.2015 - 12.2023
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Conducted thorough physical examinations and diagnostic tests, leading to accurate diagnoses and timely medical interventions.
  • Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
  • Provided initial assessment and stabilization at the emergency room for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
  • Assessed and provided care and treatment for acute and chronic medical conditions at the out-patient clinic and emergency room.
  • Conducted Health assessment/Wellness clinic where history taking, physical examinations and investigations are utilized in providing preventive and diagnostic care to patients.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining patient flow and optimizing appointment scheduling.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex patients.
  • Organized educational workshops for staff members on topics related to effective care coordination processes and best practices.
  • Monitored patients at the intensive care unit, and conveyed important patient information to consultants in charge to optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used company software and databases to document and maintain accurate records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and onboarded medical officers, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to medical officers.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Responsible for prepping patients scheduled for coronary and/or peripheral angiogram and liaised with the Interventional Cardiologist, nursing and pharmacy team to ensure optimal patient care is rendered.
  • Taught medical students on clinical rotation, mentored junior doctors and fostered a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
  • Prepared medical reports, wrote discharge summaries, referrals, sick notes and death certificates.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Medical Officer

German Friendship Specialist Clinic
03.2012 - 06.2012
  • History taking
  • Physical examination
  • Making Diagnosis
  • Requesting investigations for patients and interpreting results
  • Performing basic procedures like IV cannulation, catheter insertions, venepuncture.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Monitored patients in labour, took deliveries and rendered post partum care to patients.

NYSC(National Youth Service Corps) Medical Officer

Federal Medical Center, Jalingo
10.2010 - 10.2011
  • Conducted clinics, obtained history, physical assessment, ordered investigations, interpreted results and administered necessary treatment.
  • Stabilized patients at the emergency room and transferred to other departments for further care.
  • Maintained precise, accurate clinical documentations.
  • Assessed patients on admission and reported any changes in clinical status to the consultants.
  • Participated in consultant ward rounds and implemented the patient care plans given.
  • Carried out practical procedures such as peripheral intravenous cannulation, urethral catheter insertion, wound care (including suturing).

Intern FY1

Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane
08.2009 - 08.2010

• Rotated through obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, internal medicine, surgery and emergency units while attending to patients as the first doctor on call.

• Accurate documentation of patient encounters.

  • Rendered emergency and outpatient clinical services.
  • Clerked and assessed urgent hospital admissions and reported to registrars and consultants.
  • Participated in daily ward rounds with the consultants and registrars and prompt implementation of management plans given thereafter.
  • Venepuncture and sample collection, IV cannulation, prescribing and administering intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications, urethral catheterization, interpreting investigation results.

Education

Master of Science - Global Health And Development

University College London, United Kingdom
10.2013

M.B.B.S - Medicine And Surgery

Nnamdi Azikiwe University , Awka, Anambra, Nigeria
06.2009

Skills

  • Preventive Care
  • Health Assessments and Patient counseling
  • Infection Control
  • Excellent team player
  • Time management
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills

Certification

Basic life support - July 2023, Save a life by National healthcare provider solutions

Advanced Cardiac life support - July 2023, Iwosan Lagoon hospitals

Software

Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel

Electronic medical record:- Akhil systems

Languages

English
Full Professional
Ibo
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Patient safety, Emergency medicine, Music,

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Care Coordinator - Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals
10.2015 - 12.2023
Medical Officer - German Friendship Specialist Clinic
03.2012 - 06.2012
NYSC(National Youth Service Corps) Medical Officer - Federal Medical Center, Jalingo
10.2010 - 10.2011
Intern FY1 - Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane
08.2009 - 08.2010
University College London - Master of Science, Global Health And Development
Nnamdi Azikiwe University - M.B.B.S, Medicine And Surgery
Ogechukwu Frances Orajiaka