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EDWARD WABARA

Winnipeg,Manitoba

Summary

A foreign trained medical professional and recent Canadian immigrant with experience in a variety of clinical settings. Skilled professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, highly motivated to improving healthcare services and patient outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Medical Officer

Sterling Specialist Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
  • Day to day clinical services including consultation, treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases
  • Performed minor surgical procedures
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
  • Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, pharmaceuticals and new diagnostic tools for application in general medicine.
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists
  • Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices

Medical Doctor

Kendux Medical Services
04.2017 - 10.2022
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with non communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, musculoskeletal problems etc)
  • Diagnosed and treated acute diseases like malaria (In children, adults and pregnant women) as well as other infectious diseases.
  • Treated and managed patients with HIV/AIDS in conjunction with FHI 360/PMTCT
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Participated in major general surgical procedure.
  • Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options
  • Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery

Medical Doctor- Specialty Program

Dept Of Int. Med, Abia State Teaching Hospital
05.2015 - 11.2022
  • Provided day to day medical services in medical clinics namely: neurology, nephrology, cardiology etc
  • Provided adult ARV – HIV counseling and testing of patients (HCT).
  • Provided treatments to prevent maternal to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV through anti-retroviral (ARV) drug therapy.
  • Diagnosed, treated and managed patients with MDR-TB
  • Provided treatment to prevent and manage opportunistic infections in PLWHA
  • Provided healthcare services, covering multiple HIV clinics, treatment and surgical centers.
  • Participated in emergency care, triaging and referral to specialist care

Medical Officer

Paragon clinics and imaging
03.2013 - 04.2015
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
  • Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities.
  • Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

Medical House Officer

University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital
04.2010 - 03.2011
  • Performed clinical rotations in surgery, medicine, pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology departments.
  • Assisted attending physicians in the management common medical and surgical emergencies

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Nigeria
2009

Skills

  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Disease Prevention
  • Patient Health Education
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Disease Processes
  • Microsoft office suite
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics

Affiliations

Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)

Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)


Languages

English

Timeline

Chief Medical Officer

Sterling Specialist Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022

Medical Doctor

Kendux Medical Services
04.2017 - 10.2022

Medical Doctor- Specialty Program

Dept Of Int. Med, Abia State Teaching Hospital
05.2015 - 11.2022

Medical Officer

Paragon clinics and imaging
03.2013 - 04.2015

Medical House Officer

University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital
04.2010 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

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