Elizabeth Ighorodje

• Delivered comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population, managing acute illnesses, chronic disease monitoring (hypertension, diabetes, asthma, etc.), and preventive health screenings in both in-person and virtual settings.

• Transitioned to full-time telemedicine practice from January 2023, conducting 20–30 virtual consultations daily via secure video platforms, improving access to care for patients in rural and underserved areas of Nigeria.

• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans, prescribed medications electronically, coordinated remote diagnostic testing, and arranged specialist referrals, maintaining continuity of care in a virtual environment.

• Provided patient education on disease prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications through telehealth sessions, resulting in high patient satisfaction scores and improved chronic disease control metrics.

• Performed minor procedural interventions during in-person periods and guided patients on home-based wound care and injections via telemedicine follow-ups.

• Collaborated with pharmacists, laboratories, and specialists using digital health records and secure messaging to ensure seamless multidisciplinary care.

• Delivered specialized medical services, including diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and coordination of care across multiple departments.
• Managed high patient volumes in a busy urban hospital while maintaining accuracy in documentation and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Completed compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during this period (May 2021 - April 2022).
• Mentored medical interns and nursing staff on clinical procedures and patient communication best practices.
• Participated in hospital quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.

• Managed inpatient and outpatient care, performing initial assessments, ordering diagnostic tests, and initiating treatment plans.
• Effectively communicated complex medical information to patients and families, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Coordinated with consultants to escalate and manage critical cases, strengthening skills in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Contributed to daily ward rounds and case presentations, receiving consistent positive feedback on clinical reasoning.

• Served as first-line provider, conducting history-taking, physical examinations, and formulating differential diagnoses under supervision.
• Responded promptly to emergencies, stabilizing patients and assisting in life-saving procedures.
• Developed foundational skills in clinical assessment, diagnostics, and evidence-based treatment across medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology rotations.
• Maintained detailed and accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and legal standards.

• Delivered comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population, managing acute illnesses, chronic disease monitoring (hypertension, diabetes, asthma, etc.), and preventive health screenings in both in-person and virtual settings.

• Transitioned to full-time telemedicine practice from January 2023, conducting 20–30 virtual consultations daily via secure video platforms, improving access to care for patients in rural and underserved areas of Nigeria.

• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans, prescribed medications electronically, coordinated remote diagnostic testing, and arranged specialist referrals, maintaining continuity of care in a virtual environment.

• Provided patient education on disease prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications through telehealth sessions, resulting in high patient satisfaction scores and improved chronic disease control metrics.

• Performed minor procedural interventions during in-person periods and guided patients on home-based wound care and injections via telemedicine follow-ups.

• Collaborated with pharmacists, laboratories, and specialists using digital health records and secure messaging to ensure seamless multidisciplinary care.