Nnennaya Opara
Abuja
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Medicine professional with extensive experience at Alliance Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and treatment planning. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high standards of care. Skilled in medical terminology and interpersonal communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and adherence to best practices in emergency medicine.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Medicine
Alliance Hospital and services
FCT
03.2025 - Current
- Quickly assess patients to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care.
- Diagnose medical problems, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and implement appropriate treatment plan.
- Stabilize patients with life-threatening conditions and make referrals for specialty care as needed.
- Collaborate with nurses, other medical staff, and specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognosis to patients and families, often in stressful situations.
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
- Perform procedures such as inserting chest tubes, performing thoracotomies, putting in central lines, or intubating patients.
- Provide instructions for discharge and coordinate follow-up care.
- Maintaining medical advancements and best practices in emergency medicine.
Clinical Observership
McGill University Health Centre
Montreal
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Actively engage by asking questions at the microscope, and attending didactic sessions.
- Adhere to all hospital policies & regulations.
- Followed the instructions of faculty and only be in clinical/lab areas when scheduled and approved.
- Watch pathologists and residents preview specimens, perform grossing, examine slides under a microscope, and sign out cases.
Medical Oncology Clinical Research Scientist (Hybrid)
United Hospital Center (WVU Medicine)
Bridgeport
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Worked in the medical oncology department, division of clinical trials.
- Worked in close relationship with the pathologist in examining specimen samples with microscope and other equipment.
- Evaluated cancer patients based on study protocol for the determination of their eligibility to enroll in drug trials.
- Worked with Oncology physicians in providing care for patients who are enrolled in clinical trials.
- Documenting and reporting adverse and severe adverse events to the appropriate study monitoring websites.
- Processing biospecimen from cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials/study.
- Participating in medical oncology conferences and tumor board meetings.
Emergency Medicine Research Scientist
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
Charleston
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepared observational study results for presentation that collaborated with the environmental factors as well as behavioral factors as the top social determinants of health among my target population.
- Supported design and implementation of survey instruments such as telephone questionnaires and email questionnaires to obtain study information.
- Evaluated potential subject participants based on gender, age, and ethnicity to assess suitability for planned studies.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using Microsoft excel and Microsoft word.
- Organized paperwork, including participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
- Collected and recorded data at various field sites for later assessment and data analysis.
- Took active role in departmental meetings, engaging with all parties and transcribing detailed notes of plans, decisions and options discussed.
- Performed in-depth interviews with research subjects and compiled data and analyses into reports for review by group leader.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Wrote research papers, reports, and summaries regarding health promotion programs.
Emergency Medicine
ASOKORO District Hospital
FCT
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Quickly assess patients to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care.
- Diagnose medical problems, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and implement appropriate treatment plan.
- Stabilize patients with life-threatening conditions and make referrals for specialty care as needed.
- Collaborate with nurses, other medical staff, and specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognosis to patients and families, often in stressful situations.
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
- Perform procedures such as inserting chest tubes, performing thoracotomies, putting in central lines, or intubating patients.
- Provide instructions for discharge and coordinate follow-up care.
- Maintaining medical advancements and best practices in emergency medicine.
Nocturnal Hospitalist
Abia state university teaching hospital
Aba
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Educated medical students mostly foreign medical students studying in English medium about conditions, treatment protocols and successful patient interaction strategies as qualified instructor for hospital-based classes.
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
- Arranged for referrals to obtain specialized care for patients with conditions such as chronic bronchitis, Cancer, and newly diagnosed pregnancy.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care, including ultrasounds, electrocardiograms, and x-rays.
- Avoided reoccurrence of preventable conditions like Diabetes, infectious diseases, and injuries by educating patients on important lifestyle choices.
- Making independent, crucial clinical judgments overnight, often without immediate specialist backup.
- Communicating with nurses, residents, and daytime hospitalists to ensure seamless transitions and care.
- May supervise residents and medical students during their night shifts.
- Evaluating patients in the ER and admitting them to the hospital, developing initial care plans. .Providing care for patients, monitoring progress, and adjusting care plans.
Education
Ph.D. - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2026
Master of Science - Public Health
South University
Savannah, GA04-2021
Associate of Science - Clinical Translational Research
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA06.2020
M.D. - Medicine and Surgery
Kharkov National Medical University
Ukraine06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Human Anatomy
University of Port Harcourt
Nigeria06.2004
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Interpersonal & Communications skills
- Knowledge of Medicine
- Data Collection
- Administrative support
- Online research
- In-House Patient Care
- Advanced Primary Care
- Patient Health Assessments
- Internal Medicine
- Treatment planning
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- PPE Compliance
Websites
Languages
- Russian
- Ibo
- English
Personal Information
Title: Medical Doctor
Research Publications
- Clinometric measurement in traumatic brain injuries, Opara, N., Małecka, I., Szczygiel, M., Journal of medicine and life, 7, 2, 124
- Typhoid Fever and Helminth Coinfection: A Pediatric Case Report, Opara, N. U., Cureus, 13, 11, e19808, 10.7759/cureus.19808
- Evaluating the Benefits of Viral Respiratory Panel Test in the Reduction of Emergency Department Throughput Time for Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Opara N U, Hensley B M, Judy C, Cureus, 13, 11, e19213, 10.7759/cureus.19213, 11/02/2021
- A case of mycotic pseudoaneurysm in a patient with chronic IV abuse of heroin, Smith, C., Mullen, J., Opara, N., Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine, 27, 101305
- Comparing Treatment Outcomes Between In-Hospital and Emergency Department Management of Patients with Transient Ischemic Attacks, Taylor R S, Opara N U, Burg J, Cureus, 13, 12, e20261, 10.7759/cureus.20261, 12/08/2021
- The Sea Was Angry That Day My Friends: An Inland Case of Acute Scombroid Poisoning with a Twist, Taylor R, Burg J, Opara N, Cureus, 13, 9, e18394, 10.7759/cureus.18394, 09/30/2021
- Osteomyelitis infection disguised as Reiter's syndrome in a child: A case report, Opara, N., Clinical case report, https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.5219
- Gallstone Ileus with Cholecystogastric Fistula in an Older Female, Taylor R, Opara N, Simmerman T, Eur J Case Rep Intern Med, 04/29/2022, 9, 4, 003345, 10.12890/2022_003345
- Health Policies Impacting Women's Health: A Scoping Review, Opara, N. U., Journal of Women's Health and Development, 5, 2022, 125-131, 10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840082
- Applying the principles of Evidence-Based Public Health in addressing the diabetes mellitus epidemic among African American communities living in the district of Colombia: A literature review, Opara NU, Opara EU, Journal of Public Health Research, 2022, 11, 3, 10.1177/22799036221115772
- Mapping evidence on factors contributing to maternal and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol, Ugochinyere I. Nwagbara, Emmanuella C. Osuala, Rumbidzai Chireshe, Gbotemi B. Babatunde, Ngozichika O. Okeke, Nnennaya Opara, Khumbulani W. Hlongwana, 08/10/2022, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272335
- A Rare Case of Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal Mucormycosis Due to Rhizopus spp. in a Child with Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Opara NU, Infectious Disease Reports, 2022, 14, 4, 579-586, https://doi.org/10.3390/idr14040062
- Cortical Blindness Due to Neurocysticercosis in an Adolescent Patient, Opara NU, Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2022, 7, 6, 96, https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed7060096
- The COVID-19 Impact on the Trends in Yellow Fever and Lassa Fever Infections in Nigeria, Opara NU, Nwagbara UI, Hlongwana KW, Infectious Disease Reports, 2022, 14, 6, 932-941, https://doi.org/10.3390/idr14060091
- Diabetes mellitus-induced lower urinary tract symptoms and hepatic steatosis in an older male, Opara, N. U., Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports, 2022, 1
- Unusual Presentation of Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Systematic Review of Literature, Delzotto J, Naqvi TS, Opara NU, Delzotto A, Morgan A, Hematology Reports, 2022, 14, 4, 322-334, https://doi.org/10.3390/hematolrep14040046
- Management of Salter–Harris Type 1 Fracture Complicated with Osteomyelitis in a Sickle Cell Disease Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature, Opara NU, Osuala EC, Nwagbara UI, Medicines, 2022, 9, 10, 50, https://doi.org/10.3390/medicines9100050
- Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis attributed to use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Hunt, A., Del-Zotto, J., Del-Zotto, A., & Opara, N. U., Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2022, 29, 101472
- Erythrodermic psoriasis: A red hot diagnosis, Del Zotto, A., Hunt, A., Del Zotto, J., & Opara, N. U., Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2022, 28, 101422
- Herpes zoster ophthalmicus complicated by acute retinal necrosis and cavernous sinus syndrome, Hunt, A, & Opara.N. U., Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2022, 28, 101427
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Limited
Igbo
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Emergency Medicine- Nigeria
Affiliations
Baking
Timeline
Emergency Medicine
Alliance Hospital and services
03.2025 - Current
Clinical Observership
McGill University Health Centre
03.2025 - 04.2025
Medical Oncology Clinical Research Scientist (Hybrid)
United Hospital Center (WVU Medicine)
09.2023 - 02.2025
Emergency Medicine Research Scientist
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
05.2021 - 04.2023
Emergency Medicine
ASOKORO District Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2021
Nocturnal Hospitalist
Abia state university teaching hospital
08.2010 - 06.2017
Ph.D. - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Public Health
South University
Associate of Science - Clinical Translational Research
Harvard University
M.D. - Medicine and Surgery
Kharkov National Medical University
Bachelor of Science - Human Anatomy
University of Port Harcourt