Adesua Sandra Muoneme
MD
Austin,TX
Summary
Goal oriented and disciplined Internal Medicine physician with extensive background working with challenging patient population. Talented in carefully documenting patient information. Dedicated and caring physician who continues to learn through experiences and always promoting competency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hospiatalist
Carle Foundation Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Managed up to 19 complex patient cases per shift including patients in advanced care with focus on holistic care, leading to improved outcomes.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant laboratory and diagnostic tests and accurately interpreting results.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance patient care, leading to higher patient satisfaction.
- Streamlined patient rounds process to ensure timely and efficient care delivery.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
- Facilitated daily interdisciplinary team meetings including case managers, social workers to discuss patient care plans and resolve complex cases.
- Developed strong working relationships with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
- Decreased length of stay for hospitalized patients through diligent monitoring of progress and proactive intervention when necessary.
- Responded to pharmacy calls, phone messages and voicemails and signed discharge summaries to maintain files with updated information.
- Responded to rapid responses and behavioral assist as the leader of the team
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with outpatient care providers to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care for patients.
Chief Resident, Internal Medicine
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Leading a team of 60 residents, advocating for residents and encouraging team-work in the program.
- Attended GME, Faculty and Hospital administrative meetings. Providing input on residents improvement and how to better advance the needs of the residents.
- Assisted in interviewing over 40 residency applicants.
- Admitted and managed patients in Intensive Care Unit and Coronary Care Unit.
- Delivered teaching rounds to enhance residents' learning.
- Member of rapid response and code blue teams.
IM Resident Physician
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Admitted patients and provided care on the patients after evaluating patient histories, physical examinations and tests.
- Managed a variety of cases in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Ordered, executed and interpreted diagnostic studies to further investigate patient conditions.
- Engaged in multidisciplinary rounds and coordinating activities with case manager, social worker, nurses and house staff.
- Worked in collaboration with attending Physician to supervise and teach medical students.
- Collaborated in research projects with my colleagues.
Clinical Observer
Alcare Family And Pediatric Clinic
01.2016 - 05.2020
- Shadowed attending physician, watching work and making observations about tasks.
- Gained exposure to US health care and improved my knowledge on diverse medical conditions.
- Gained proficiency in electronic medical record system.
- Took detailed history, performed physical examination and discussed the diagnosis and treatment plan with the attending physician.
Cardiology Fellow
Jos University Teaching Hospital
10.2010 - 11.2015
- Managed outpatients and inpatients and led the rounds on assigned days.
- Performed and reported both static and ambulatory EKG.
- Performed and interpreted over 500 Echocardiogram.
- Carried out research under the supervision of the attending.
- Taught and supervised junior residents and medical students.
IM Resident Physician
Jos University Teaching Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Had rotations in sub-specialties (GIT, Pulmonary, Nephrology, Neurology, Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology)
- Had presentations of medical cases at departmental meetings, mortality meetings and morning reports.
- Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as abdominal paracentesis, Lumbar puncture, central line placement
- Coordinated the care of patients on admission in medical floors.
- Admitted patients, performed history taking, physical examinations, discussed the differential diagnosis and rationale for the treatment option.
Medical Officer
Foundation Medical Centre
09.2007 - 12.2007
Medical Officer
Federal Medical Center
09.2006 - 08.2007
Medical Intern
University College Hospital UCH
04.2005 - 03.2006
Education
Internal Medicine Residency - Internal Medicine
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Far Rockaway, NY 06.2020 - 06.2023
Fellow West African College of Physician - Cardiology
Jos University Teaching Hospital
Nigeria 10.2010 - 11.2015
Member West African College of Physician - Internal Medicine
Jos University Teaching Hospital
Nigeria 01.2008 - 09.2010
MBBS - Medicine
University of Benin
Nigeria 02.1998 - 12.2004
Skills
Proficiency in the use of various electronic medical records such as Meditech, Health Bridge, Athena, Epic and Practice fusion Good communication skills Efficient in multitasking
undefinedProfessional Membership
American College of Physicians
Society of Hospital Medicine
American Medical Association
West African College of Physician
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
Licensure/ Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine(ABIM)-Board Certified 2023
ECFMG (Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certified 08/2018
AHA BLS certified
AHA ACLS certified
Research Experience and Presentation
Garcia Rivera M V, Patel R, Muoneme A, et al Severe Hypercalcemia Secondary to Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Pancreas with Metastasis to Liver. Cureus: e doi: 10.7759/cureus
Improving the turnaround time of morning labs on medical floors in St John's Episcopal Hospital,ordered for 4:00 am and supposed to be done by
6:00 am.(QI project)
Order to Blood transfusion turn around time (QI project)
Isiguzo GC, Iroezindu MO, Muoneme AS, Okeahialam BN. Knowledge and utilization of electrocardiogram among resident doctors in family medicine in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2017, Sep; 20(9):1133-1138. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 29072236
Isiguzo GC, Michael O, Onuh JA, Muoneme AS, Bitrus NK, Okeahialam BN. Endomyocardial fibrosis: Seven decades later in the Nigerian setting. Nigerian Journal of Cardiology. 2015, Jan; 12(1): 45-50. Pub Status: Published
Muoneme AS, Isiguzo GC, Iroezindu MO, Okeahialam BN. Relationship between six-minutes walk test and Left ventricular systolic function in Nigerian Patients with Heart Failure. West African Journal of Medicine. 2015, Jul; 34(3): 133-138. Cited in PubMed; PMID; 28276035. Pub Status: Published
Okeahialam BN, Muoneme AS. Influence of gender on heart failure among hospitalized Nigerian patients. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 2015, Jun; 44(2): 151-155. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 26937528. Pub Status: Published
Okeahialam BN, Muoneme AS, Kolade-Yunusa HO. Carotid Intima Media Thickness in Non diabetic Hypertensive Nigerians: Role of Fasting and Postprandial Blood Glucose. International Journal of Vascular Medicine. 2016, Mar, 2016(10): 1-4. Cited in PubMed: PMID: 27144025. Pub Status: Published
Volunteer Experience
Houston Food Bank, Houston Tx
-Involved in packaging and distributing goods to underserved communities
Nations Hospital Makurdi, Nigeria
-Medical outreach to underserved communities
Vocation Group at St. Joseph's Catholic Church
-Distributed food items to inmates in Prison
-Visited the sick in the hospital
Hobbies
Singing and listening to music.
Cooking
Travelling
References
Dr. Imani Anwisye-Mashele
Hospitalist
Carle Foundation Hospital
611 W Park Street
Urbana IL 61801
Email: Imani.Anwisye-Mashele@carle.com
314-680-0843
Dr. Mukesh Yadav
Hospitalist
Carle Foundation Hospital
611 W Park Street
Urbana IL 61801
Email: mukeshyadavusa@yahoo.com
504-881-3152
Dr. Joann Ikenyei
Hospitalist
Longmont United Hospital
1950 Mountain View Ave,
Longmont, Colorado 8050.
Email: jikenyei@gmail.com
206-504-4413
Dr. Mohammad Anwar
Program Director Internal Medicine Department
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Email: manwar@ehs.org
646-591-2672
Timeline
Hospiatalist
Carle Foundation Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Chief Resident, Internal Medicine
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Internal Medicine Residency - Internal Medicine
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2023
IM Resident Physician
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2022
Clinical Observer
Alcare Family And Pediatric Clinic
01.2016 - 05.2020
Cardiology Fellow
Jos University Teaching Hospital
10.2010 - 11.2015
Fellow West African College of Physician - Cardiology
Jos University Teaching Hospital
10.2010 - 11.2015
IM Resident Physician
Jos University Teaching Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2010
Member West African College of Physician - Internal Medicine
Jos University Teaching Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2010
Medical Officer
Foundation Medical Centre
09.2007 - 12.2007
Medical Officer
Federal Medical Center
09.2006 - 08.2007
Medical Intern
University College Hospital UCH
04.2005 - 03.2006
MBBS - Medicine
University of Benin
02.1998 - 12.2004
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