KOSSI K. TETE
Morehead City,NC
Summary
Diligent Board-certified Internal Medicine physician with solid background in hospital medicine and track record of providing comprehensive patient care. Proven ability to manage acute and chronic medical conditions while leading multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates critical thinking and effective communication skills in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist – Rural Acute Care & Open ICU Coverage
Carteret Health Care
Morehead City, NC
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Hospitalist at a small rural community hospital with an open ICU model
- Served as primary attending physician for inpatient and ICU-level medical patients in an open ICU environment
- Led high-acuity management of sepsis, acute renal failure, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and multi-organ dysfunction
- Practiced without in-house Neurology, Gastroenterology, or Infectious Disease, requiring autonomous management of acute neurologic presentations, complex infections, and gastrointestinal bleeding prior to transfer
- Directed escalation-of-care decisions including ICU admission, vasopressor initiation, ventilatory management, and end-of-life discussions
- Coordinated high-risk interfacility transfers, balancing clinical urgency, patient safety, and regional resource limitations
- Functioned as de facto consultant for complex medical cases typically co-managed by subspecialists in larger tertiary centers
- Co-managed complex cardiovascular patients in collaboration with in-house Cardiology, including acute coronary syndromes, decompensated heart failure, arrhythmias, and high-risk medical optimization
- Provided real-time clinical leadership and clear communication to nursing staff and hospital administration
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care.
Resident Physician – Internal Medicine
Baptist Health–UAMS Medical Education
North Little Rock, AR
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Completed ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency
- Managed inpatient and ICU patients under graduated responsibility
- Participated in code responses, multidisciplinary rounds, and inpatient care coordination
- Gained broad exposure to acute medical conditions, critical care, and hospital-based workflows
- Diagnosed and managed complex patient cases in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Education
Residency - Internal Medicine
Baptist Health–UAMS Medical Education
06-2024
Doctor of Medicine -
Medical University of Lublin
Poland08-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry (Biochemistry & Biophysics)
University of South Florida
08-2010
Skills
- EMR: Epic, Meditech, Cerner
- In-house patient care
- Teaching and mentoring
- Diagnostic skills
- Wellness
- Specialty physician services
- Quality improvement
- Continuity of care
Certification
- Board Certified – Internal Medicine
- ACLS, BLS
- ECFMG Certified
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Available upon request
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Hospitalist – Rural Acute Care & Open ICU Coverage
Carteret Health Care
01.2024 - 01.2026
Resident Physician – Internal Medicine
Baptist Health–UAMS Medical Education
01.2021 - 01.2024
Residency - Internal Medicine
Baptist Health–UAMS Medical Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Medical University of Lublin
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry (Biochemistry & Biophysics)
University of South Florida