Elochukwu Osoego
Jefferson City,Missouri
Summary
History of improving patient care through hands-on and knowledgeable work focused on assessing conditions, conducting tests, and performing minor procedures. Capable of diagnosing and educating patients about medical concerns while implementing evidence-based treatment plans.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Phelps Health ER
05.2023 - Current
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections, fracture management, incision and drainage, staple placement, cast/splint placement.
- Managed patients with hypokalemia, DKA, CHF exacerbation/COPD/Asthma exacerbation, orthopedic conditions including shoulder/finger/ankle reductions, open fracture management, splint/cast placement, hyponatremia, pneumonia, croup, influenza, strep pharyngitis, mononucleosis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, kidney stones, pancreatitis, UTI, ovarian cysts, colonic obstruction/cancer, ileus, constipation, chest pain, respiratory distress, pyloric stenosis, diverticulitis, and other conditions.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Physician Assistant, Co-Owner/Co-Founder
Innovative Medical Clinic
07.2022 - Current
- Liaising with healthcare professionals and patients about treatment plans.
- Overseeing clinic operations and staff duties.
- Keeping medical professionals informed about healthcare administered at the clinic.
- Managing the clinic's budget, billing system, and inventory.
- Ordering stock and supplies for the clinic.
- Overseeing the purchasing, maintenance, and repair of clinic equipment.
- Developing procedures to deliver optimal patient care.
- Performing the hiring, training, and performance evaluation of staff members.
- Managing internal and external communications and answering queries about the clinic.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections, fracture management, incision and drainage, staple placement, cast/splint placement.
- Managed patients with hypokalemia, COPD/Asthma exacerbation, orthopedic conditions including shoulder/finger/ankle reductions, open fracture management, splint/cast placement, hyponatremia, pneumonia, croup, influenza, strep pharyngitis, mononucleosis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, kidney stones, pancreatitis, UTI, ovarian cysts, colonic obstruction/cancer, ileus, constipation, chest pain, respiratory distress, pyloric stenosis, diverticulitis, and other conditions.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Assistant Professor/Clinical Preceptor
Stephens College Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
01.2020 - Current
- Assist in the development and delivery of didactic contents.
- Assist in the development and delivery of clinical/laboratory experiences.
- Teaching instruction
- Proctor exams and provide remediation, as necessary.
- Participate in program meetings.
- Occasional service/committee work
Physician Assistant
University of Missouri Health Systems, ER
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections, fracture management, incision and drainage, staple placement, cast/splint placement.
- Managed patients with hypokalemia, DKA, CHF exacerbation/COPD/Asthma exacerbation, orthopedic conditions including shoulder/finger/ankle reductions, open fracture management, splint/cast placement, hyponatremia, pneumonia, croup, influenza, strep pharyngitis, mononucleosis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, kidney stones, pancreatitis, UTI, ovarian cysts, colonic obstruction/cancer, ileus, constipation, chest pain, respiratory distress, pyloric stenosis, diverticulitis, and other conditions.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Physician Assistant
Rosh Writer, Rosh Review
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Formulate high-yield questions for Physician Assistant students
- Provide high-yield, evidence-based explanations to questions and answers.
- Provide high-quality education to PA students through Rosh Review website.
Lead Physician Assistant
Capital region Medical Center, TeamHealth
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections, fracture management, incision and drainage, staple placement, cast/splint placement.
- Managed patients with hypokalemia, DKA, CHF exacerbation/COPD/Asthma exacerbation, orthopedic conditions including shoulder/finger/ankle reductions, open fracture management, splint/cast placement, hyponatremia, pneumonia, croup, influenza, strep pharyngitis, mononucleosis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, kidney stones, pancreatitis, UTI, ovarian cysts, colonic obstruction/cancer, ileus, constipation, chest pain, respiratory distress, pyloric stenosis, diverticulitis, and other conditions.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Physician Assistant
Lake Regional Health ER, Schumacher Clinical Partners
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections, fracture management, incision and drainage, staple placement, cast/splint placement.
- Managed patients with hypokalemia, DKA, CHF exacerbation/COPD/Asthma exacerbation, orthopedic conditions including shoulder/finger/ankle reductions, open fracture management, splint/cast placement, hyponatremia, pneumonia, croup, influenza, strep pharyngitis, mononucleosis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, kidney stones, pancreatitis, UTI, ovarian cysts, colonic obstruction/cancer, ileus, constipation, chest pain, respiratory distress, pyloric stenosis, diverticulitis, and other conditions.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Physician Assistant Student
Lake Regional Health System ER, Orthopedics & Cardiology
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Physician Assistant Student
Lake Regional Health System Intensive Care Unit
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Oversaw continuity of care for ventilator-dependent patients.
- Performed incisions and drainage.
- Conducted advanced procedures such as intubations, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, arterial line and central line insertions.
Physician Assistant Student
Lake Regional Health System Surgery
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Assisted and sutured patients undergoing different procedures such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, small bowel and large bowel surgeries.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Physician Assistant Student
Fulton State Hospital Psychiatric Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
- Managed psychotropic medications of assigned patients
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Physician Assistant Student
Boone Hospital Center Pediatrics
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Physician Assistant Student
Capital Regional Medical Center Family Practice
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Physician Assistant Student
Lake Regional Health System Women's Health
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Physician Assistant Student
Lake Regional Health System Emergency Medicine
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performed pelvic exams and microscopy.
- Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
- Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
University of Missouri
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes Image acquisition and processing using SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT Provision of processed images, analyzed data and patient information to the physician for interpretation.
- Assisting in patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.
- Instrumental in the implementation of pre-procedural patient calling.
- Always seeking opportunities for process improvement.
- Encouraged improvement of patient education through the use of electronic visual aids.
- Mentor newly hired technologists and precept nuclear medicine students.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Bothwell Regional Health Center
03.2013 - 10.2013
- Preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes Image acquisition and processing using SPECT.
- Provision of processed images, analyzed data and patient information to the physician for interpretation.
- Assisting in patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.
- Instrumental in the implementation of pre-procedural patient calling.
- Always seeking opportunities for process improvement.
Capital Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Assist in patient care activities.
- Taking vital signs and reporting abnormal results to the charge nurse Phlebotomy and glucose monitoring.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Received star award for excellence in customer service.
Patient Care Tech/ Telemetry Tech, St Mary's Health Center
06.2008 - 04.2012
- Assist in patient care activities.
- Taking vital signs and reporting abnormal results to the charge nurse Phlebotomy and glucose monitoring.
- Monitor telemetry and report abnormal to the charge nurse.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Received employee of the month award for excellence in customer service.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Stephens College
Columbia, MO01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of Missouri Columbia
Columbia, Missouri01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lincoln University
01.2010
Skills
- Proven patience and self-discipline Confident public speaker
- Patient-oriented
- Personal and professional integrity Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Financial aptitude
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Relationship and team building
- Critical thinking, excellent customer service, customer service, decision making, Financial, Image, interpretation, team building, Mentor, patient care, Phlebotomy, process improvement, public speaker, reporting, Sound, telemetry, vital signs
- Performing procedures
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Fluorescein staining
- Direct patient care
- Completing examinations
- Interpreting images
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Evidence-based medicine
- Hematoma drainage
- Evaluating culture results
- Laceration repair
- Working with specialists
- Interpreting radiology results
- Assessing pathophysiology
- Incisions and drainage
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Phelps Health ER
05.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant, Co-Owner/Co-Founder
Innovative Medical Clinic
07.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
University of Missouri Health Systems, ER
08.2020 - 06.2024
Assistant Professor/Clinical Preceptor
Stephens College Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
01.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant
Lake Regional Health ER, Schumacher Clinical Partners
02.2019 - 06.2020
Physician Assistant
Rosh Writer, Rosh Review
01.2019 - 12.2020
Lead Physician Assistant
Capital region Medical Center, TeamHealth
01.2019 - 07.2020
Physician Assistant Student
Lake Regional Health System ER, Orthopedics & Cardiology
09.2018 - 10.2018
Physician Assistant Student
Lake Regional Health System Intensive Care Unit
08.2018 - 09.2018
Physician Assistant Student
Lake Regional Health System Surgery
07.2018 - 08.2018
Physician Assistant Student
Fulton State Hospital Psychiatric Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2018
Physician Assistant Student
Boone Hospital Center Pediatrics
04.2018 - 05.2018
Physician Assistant Student
Capital Regional Medical Center Family Practice
02.2018 - 03.2018
Physician Assistant Student
Lake Regional Health System Women's Health
01.2018 - 02.2018
Physician Assistant Student
Lake Regional Health System Emergency Medicine
10.2017 - 11.2017
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
University of Missouri
11.2013 - 07.2016
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Bothwell Regional Health Center
03.2013 - 10.2013
Capital Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 03.2013
Patient Care Tech/ Telemetry Tech, St Mary's Health Center
06.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of Missouri Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lincoln University
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Stephens College
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