Clara Nkongho Tabot Ntoung
Morgantown,West Virginia
Summary
Hardworking, compassionate and detail-oriented Internal Medicine Professional with strong capabilities in patient assessment, treatment planning, and emergency response. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care through effective clinical collaboration and accurate documentation.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Medicine Resident
West Virginia University Hospital
Morgantown, West Virginia
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and document medical histories accurately.
- Participate in daily rounds to discuss patient progress with attending physicians.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to formulate effective patient care plans.
- Coordinate and deliver comprehensive diagnoses and nonsurgical treatments for diverse diseases, ensuring tailored patient care.
- Participate in clinical research projects related to Internal Medicine topics.
- Assist in performing diagnostic procedures and interpreting results efficiently.
- Order laboratory tests and analyze results to make accurate decisions about planned treatments.
- Provide comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic conditions, enhancing patient outcomes through effective management.
- Manage medication prescriptions and monitor patient responses.
- Educate patients on conditions and treatment options, promoting healthy choices to improve overall well-being.
- Advise families on preventive health measures such as immunizations, nutrition, diet, exercise habits.
- Prescribe medications and monitor patient response to treatments.
- Monitor patient conditions and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
- Provide support during emergencies and critical care situations.
- Provide support during emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or stroke.
- Perform physical examinations, order laboratory tests and interpret results.
- Communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients while maintaining professional conduct.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers and pharmacists to enhance patient care.
- Coordinate care between primary care physician, specialists, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers.
- Manage time effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency or importance.
- Develop relationships with referring physicians to ensure quality referrals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Maintain accurate records regarding patient history, diagnoses, treatments, medications prescribed and administered.
- Attend lectures and seminars in order to stay abreast of current medical research developments.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures and local regulations governing healthcare delivery.
- Provide rapid, skilled and knowledgeable response in medical emergencies to provide critical care and stabilize situations.
- Immunize patients to reduce transmission of preventable diseases.
- Prepare detailed reports summarizing patient visits and encounters.
- Monitor patient conditions and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
Medical Doctor
Ministry of Public Health
Buea, Cameroon
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Diagnosed patient conditions through comprehensive clinical assessments and examinations.
- Developed treatment plans based on evidence-based medical practices and guidelines.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
- Conducted routine check-ups and screenings to monitor patient health status effectively.
- Provided treatment for illnesses, infections, injuries, and other medical conditions.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Ordered laboratory tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, CT scans, MRIs. to diagnose medical conditions.
- Evaluated test results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatments.
- Reviewed patient history and conducted physical examinations to determine diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver integrated patient care and support services.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Consulted with specialists regarding complex cases or difficult diagnoses.
- Consulted on outside cases with generalists and specialists needing specific expertise.
- Responded to medical emergencies with prompt interventions and appropriate protocols.
- Provided guidance during emergency situations involving critical care patients.
- Utilized superior interpersonal skills to establish rapport and place patients at ease in stressful situations.
- Educated patients on health management, disease prevention, and wellness strategies.
- Counseled patients on diet, hygiene, lifestyle changes, and preventative care measures.
- Participated in public health initiatives aimed at promoting community health awareness.
- Recorded medical histories accurately in patient files for continuity of care.
- Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
University of Buea, Faculty of Heath Sciences
Cameroon06-2021
Internal Medicine Physician - Internal Medicine
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV07-2026
Skills
- Clinical research
- Diagnostic and therapeutic paracentesis
- EPIC EMR
- Thoracentesis
- Lumbar punction
- Ventilator management
- Central and arterial line placement
- Arthrocentesis
- POCUS
- Code Blue response and leadership
- Teaching and supervising medical students and interns during clinical rotations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Certification
- Doctor of Medicine Degree
- Cameroon Medical Council liscence
- ECFMG certified
- ACLS/BLS certified
- West Virginia Board of Medicine Educational Permit
- Board eligible internal medicine physician
Accomplishments
- Passed USMLE step one on first attempt
- Scored 265 on USMLE step 2
- Scored 257 on USMLE step 3
- Scored in the 96th percentile for the IM in training exams during the first year
- Scored in the 99th percentile in the IM in training exams during the second year
Research
- Cardiovascular outcomes in patients with malignancy who received immune checkpoint inhibitors - Presented as a moderated digital poster at the American Heart Association Annual Conference.
- New Onset of hypertension associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors in Cancer patients.
- Association of guideline directed medical therapy for heart failure and major amputation risk in patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia and concomitant heart failure.
- Cardiovascular outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease who received Entyvio.
Timeline
Internal Medicine Resident
West Virginia University Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Medical Doctor
Ministry of Public Health
12.2021 - 05.2024
M.D. - Medicine
University of Buea, Faculty of Heath Sciences
Internal Medicine Physician - Internal Medicine
West Virginia University