Ekaete Udoh
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a focus on patient-centered care in psychiatric settings. Expertise in medication management and interdisciplinary teamwork, aimed at optimizing patient health and wellness. Ready to support organizational goals through effective treatment strategies.
Overview
2
2
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Physician Associate
Dymphna TMS
Chula Vista, California
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations to develop effective treatment plans.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment protocols.
- Educated patients on mental health conditions and treatment options to empower informed decision-making.
- Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate optimal care for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new staff on treatment procedures to enhance team competency and consistency in care.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance clinical skills.
- Documented patient interactions in electronic health record systems accurately.
- Maintained detailed records of all diagnoses, treatments, medications, test results and other information related to patient care.
- Cultivated positive relationships with colleagues to foster teamwork with fellow staff and management.
- Identified improvement areas to guide decision-makers in implementing necessary changes for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Followed universal or standard precautions consistently to protect patients and staff.
Physician Assistant, Psychiatry
Pacific Health Systems
National City, California
03.2023 - 02.2026
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and medical histories.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans.
- Educated patients on health management strategies to enhance preventive care and overall well-being.
- Counseled patients on wellness activities, promoting adherence to diet and exercise regimens.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Reviewed patient records to ensure quality of care and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Advocated for patient needs within multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Physician Assistant, Psychiatry
Samahan Health Center
San Diego, California
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted patient assessments to determine health status and treatment needs.
- Prescribed and managed psychiatric medications according to best practices.
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Participated in case reviews and contributed to program development initiatives.
- Designed individualized care plans and conducted lab or diagnostic tests on patients to provide further information regarding particular mental disorders and general physical conditions.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments such as medication changes or dosage adjustments.
- Developed treatment plans for individuals with substance abuse, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues.
- Maintained patient records in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
- Monitored patient progress using standardized assessments tools such as PHQ-9 or GAD-7 scales.
- Educated healthcare staff on best practices related to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications that promote better overall wellbeing.
- Advised primary care physicians regarding referrals for psychiatric evaluation.
Physician assistant, Psychiatry
Yashwant Chaudhri APC
Santee, California
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted patient assessments to determine health status and treatment needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
Physician Assistant, Psychiatry
Broadwell Health
El Cajon, California
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Conducted patient assessments to determine health status and treatment needs.
- Managed electronic health records for accurate patient documentation and data retrieval.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and ensured continuity of care for patients.
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
Caring Hearts Medical Group
San Diego, California
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted patient assessments and documented medical histories for comprehensive care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed diagnostic tests and interpreted results to inform patient care decisions.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and improve services.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to internal medicine topics.
- Instructed patients on preventive health measures and self-care techniques.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new developments in medicine.
- Managed acute chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma.
- Performed physical assessments and diagnostic tests.
- Conducted follow-up visits to assess the efficacy of treatments or therapies.
- Supervised medical staff including nurses and nurse practitioners.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Cleaned, examined, and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
Chronic Care Management Director
Integrated Healthcare Alliance
San Diego, California
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop innovative service delivery models.
- Managed budget allocations to optimize resource utilization across departments.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and quality assurance standards.
- Facilitated training programs to improve staff performance and engagement.
- Analyzed healthcare trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Monitored customer service performance metrics to ensure quality standards are met.
- Established systems for tracking progress on short-term and long-term goals.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were achieved.
- Created management teams and established employee performance criteria for evaluation purposes.
- Increased efficiency, effectiveness and profitability by managing team productivity, costs and budgets.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Physician Assistant
United Stated Navy
San Diego, California
09.2007 - 10.2011
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations for military personnel.
- Assisted in surgical procedures and post-operative care management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Performed diagnostic tests and interpreted results for timely interventions.
- Provided emergency care during training exercises and deployments.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Education
Master of Science - Health Law And Policies
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA09-2017
Masters Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE09-2007
M.B.B.S. - Medicine And Surgery
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos State, Nigeria06-1994
Skills
- Comprehensive patient evalution
- Electronic health records management
- Treatment plan development
- Patient education
- Healthcare collaboration
- Patient-centered care
- Electronic health records management
- Treatment plan development
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Telemedicine
- Managing prescription refills
- Performing physicals
- Educating patients
- Psychiatry support
- Chronic disease management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Psychiatric Physician Associate
Dymphna TMS
06.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant, Psychiatry
Pacific Health Systems
03.2023 - 02.2026
Physician Assistant, Psychiatry
Samahan Health Center
02.2022 - 03.2023
Physician assistant, Psychiatry
Yashwant Chaudhri APC
06.2020 - 02.2022
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
Caring Hearts Medical Group
03.2019 - 02.2020
Physician Assistant, Psychiatry
Broadwell Health
06.2018 - 06.2020
Chronic Care Management Director
Integrated Healthcare Alliance
04.2017 - 03.2018
Physician Assistant
United Stated Navy
09.2007 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Health Law And Policies
University of California, San Diego
Masters Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
M.B.B.S. - Medicine And Surgery
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria