CHISO ORI UKO
Columbia,MD
Summary
Compassionate Physician Associate with extensive experience in patient care, diagnosis, and providing quality medical services. Adept at fostering preventive care and resolving complex medical cases with utmost precision. Possesses outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Associate
Turning Point Integrative Health Center
2021.09 - Current
- Prescribe treatment and health maintenance plans to over 50 patients weekly according to their medical condition.
- Thoroughly examine more than 50 patients daily concerning physical, emotional, and mental complaints, discuss symptoms, ask questions, diagnose, and suggest treatment options for chronic and acute conditions.
- Instruct and advise patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis, and management of medical conditions.
- Research industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
Injury Prevention Program Specialist
Department, MDH
2015.06 - 2019.04
- Equipped Policy makers with Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic Regional Violence and Injury Prevention Resource Guides and Maryland Injury and Violence Prevention Resource Guide; tools developed for legislators to use in decision making.
- Evaluated health behavior patterns around impaired driving among Spanish-speaking population and designed applicable interventions.
- Led team of Injury Directors from State Health Departments in 12 states in United States to develop and establish health policy models.
- Led statewide coalition in falls prevention and annually decreased likelihood of falls in over 7000 older adults.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Health and Wellness Coach
Healthways - Lifestyle Management
2014.09 - 2015.06
- Developed care plans and agendas for over 800 clients based on individual health concerns and advised on specific diet and exercise plans.
Case Manager/Community Health Educator
ISABB Community Health Outreach Public Health Medical Missions
2011.07 - 2011.08
- Consulted with 100+ locals in West Africa and educated them on preventive health measures
- Performed wellness screenings on patients in preparation for physician appointments.
Education
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Frostburg State University
Hagerstown, MD05.2021
Master of Science - Health Sciences in Community Health Education and Health Administration
Towson University
Towson, MD12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD12.2009
Skills
- Patient Service and Care
- Social Skills
- Prevention Strategies
- Crisis Situations
- Expertise in Health Issue
- Create Educational Materials
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Physician Associate
Turning Point Integrative Health Center
2021.09 - Current
Injury Prevention Program Specialist
Department, MDH
2015.06 - 2019.04
Health and Wellness Coach
Healthways - Lifestyle Management
2014.09 - 2015.06
Case Manager/Community Health Educator
ISABB Community Health Outreach Public Health Medical Missions
2011.07 - 2011.08
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Frostburg State University
Master of Science - Health Sciences in Community Health Education and Health Administration
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Maryland Baltimore County
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