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Work History
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Chidoziri Nwokoro

Centerville,OH

Summary

Attentive, passionate , compassionate and widely traveled emergency medicine physician providing emergency health care in different environments in highly stressful life-or-death situations to patients of various socio-economic and socio-cultural backgrounds. Great communication and interpersonal skills, warm and caring approach to patients, tenacious advocate for patients , decisive in emergent situations and equipped with significant medical experience in the United States and abroad.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

ED Physician

Wilson Memorial Hoapital
11.2023 - Current

Part time Emergency medical services

  • Worked in the Emergency Department as the E physician, as needed.
  • Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and successful recovery.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
  • Promoted preventive healthcare practices among patients, reducing the overall burden of chronic diseases.
  • Provided culturally sensitive care for diverse patient populations, addressing unique healthcare concerns based on cultural background or beliefs.
  • Diagnosed complex cases by ordering appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately, ensuring timely intervention.
  • Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing electronic health record systems.
  • Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

ED Physician

Springfield Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
  • Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
  • Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
  • Supervised mid-level practitioners and other healthcare providers and coordinated our patient care
  • Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
  • Documented interactions using correct format, codes and facility standards for optimal medical care.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

ED Physician

Magruder Hospital
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Emergency Medical procedures and as needed for resuscitation
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
  • Promoted preventive healthcare practices among patients, reducing the overall burden of chronic diseases.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and successful recovery.
  • Diagnosed complex cases by ordering appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately, ensuring timely intervention.
  • Provided culturally sensitive care for diverse patient populations, addressing unique healthcare concerns based on cultural background or beliefs.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing electronic health record systems.
  • Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
  • Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Emergency Medicine Resident

MWU/Franciscan Health
07.2017 - 12.2021
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases. Cases including critical, emergent and non emergent clinical conditions such as respiratory illnesses like asthma/COPD, acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissections, pericardial tamponade, trauma and its complications like pneumothorax, and hemothorax, often handling over 25 cases/shift.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions including but not limited to cancers, COPD, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, etc.
  • Initial management of mental health conditions
  • Monitored patients recovering post-operatively in Trauma ICU.
  • Handling life saving critical procedures central lines, chest tubes, pleural catheters, intubations as well as assisting allied health staff with peripheral IVs and ABGs when required to do so.
  • Medical Volunteer assisting the US Army medical Corp with medical screening of Syrian refugees in 2015.

Education

D.O - Osteopathic Medicine

New York Institute of Technology, From 07/01/2013
Old Westbury, NY
06.2017

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales. United Kingdom
07.2007

MBBCh - Medicne

University of Calabar
Calabar, Nigeria
09.2003

Skills

  • Patient Care and Management
  • Clinical diagnostic acumen
  • Procedural skills
  • Chest tubes
  • Lumbar puncture,
  • Intubation,
  • Central lines,
  • Bedside diagnostic ultrasound
  • Wound care/laceration repairs
  • Adult and pediatric resuscitations
  • Trauma management
  • Supervision of mid-level providers

Timeline

ED Physician

Magruder Hospital
01.2024 - 09.2024

ED Physician

Wilson Memorial Hoapital
11.2023 - Current

ED Physician

Springfield Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Emergency Medicine Resident

MWU/Franciscan Health
07.2017 - 12.2021

D.O - Osteopathic Medicine

New York Institute of Technology, From 07/01/2013

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Cardiff University

MBBCh - Medicne

University of Calabar
Chidoziri Nwokoro