Dereje Legesse
Peachtree City,GA
Summary
Experienced Hospitalist physician with strengths in patient assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical documentation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitalist physician
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Piedmont Health Care
Newnan, Georgia
09.2024 - Current
- Managed patient admissions and discharges to enhance workflow in fast-paced hospital environment.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to align on patient care plans and updates, improving communication.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to prioritize treatment needs and optimize care delivery.
Internal Medicine Resident
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Health Syst
Austell, Georgia
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Conducted patient assessments and collected medical histories to inform clinical decision-making during rounds.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Internship resident
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted patient assessments and developed care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management.
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
Inova Fairfax Medical Center
Falls Church, Virginia
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment to ensure timely detection of abnormalities.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to report and address abnormal readings, enhancing patient care and response times.
Attending physician and assistant professor of Gyn
Hawassa University, School of Medicine
Hawassa
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in medical and surgical settings, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans for patient management.
- Facilitated educational sessions for medical students, enhancing their understanding of clinical practices and procedures.
Attending physician as obstetrician and gynecologi
Dil Chora Referral Hosptial
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
05.2012 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement individualized patient care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive patient examinations, identifying critical health issues and informing treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention strategies, empowering them to actively participate in their care.
Obstetric and gynecology residency
Addis Ababa University, faculty of medicine
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2008 - 04.2012
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
General Practitioner and hospital medical director
Kebri Dahar District Hospital
Kebri Dahar, Ethiopia
07.2004 - 12.2007
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive patient examinations and assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
Education
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Austell, GA06-2024
Internship, Graduate Medical Education -
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Brooklyn06-2021
Speciality Certificate in Obastetrics And Gynecology - Medicine
Addis Ababa University, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia04-2012
M.D. - Medicine,
Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Medicine
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia02-2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic skills
- Treatment planning
- Medication management
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Care continuity
- Quality improvement
- EMR management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Bedside manner
- Health education
- Patient care
Accomplishments
Intern of the year award, Department of internal medicine, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, awarded on June, 2022.
Timeline
Hospitalist physician
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Piedmont Health Care
09.2024 - Current
Internal Medicine Resident
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Health Syst
07.2021 - 06.2024
Internship resident
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2021
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
Inova Fairfax Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2020
Attending physician and assistant professor of Gyn
Hawassa University, School of Medicine
07.2016 - 11.2016
Attending physician as obstetrician and gynecologi
Dil Chora Referral Hosptial
05.2012 - 06.2016
Obstetric and gynecology residency
Addis Ababa University, faculty of medicine
01.2008 - 04.2012
General Practitioner and hospital medical director
Kebri Dahar District Hospital
07.2004 - 12.2007
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Internship, Graduate Medical Education -
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Speciality Certificate in Obastetrics And Gynecology - Medicine
Addis Ababa University, Obstetrics And Gynecology
M.D. - Medicine,
Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Medicine