Anita Charles-Etagar
Wakefield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated and diligent medical professional with experience in providing exceptional care to patients and their families. Meticulous in assessing, diagnosing and managing general health conditions. Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Proficient in leadership, management, and time management, with the ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively. Committed to adhering to best medical practices while continuously learning new skills to provide optimal care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Observer in Paediatrics
Pinderfields General Hospital
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Broadened knowledge of disease management by participating in medical seminars.
- Attended daily clinical meetings and handovers.
- Attended medical audits.
- Observed registrars during safeguarding clinics to learn about patient interaction techniques.
- Observed clinical procedures carried out in children assessment unit, thereby gaining invaluable practical knowledge.
- Observed clerking and examination of patients in children assessment unit, and performed same with patient consent, under direct clinical supervision.
- Developed understanding of standard hospital procedures for better assistance in a clinical setting.
- Learned about different therapeutic interventions and witnessed interaction with patients to understand best practices by regular ward rounds attendance.
- Monitored patient progress, under the guidance of the consultant, aiding in effective treatment plans development.
- Attended multidisciplinary team meetings to gain holistic understanding of patient care management.
- Gained overview of UK medical processes and systems, observing specialist consultant at work.
- Gained understanding of role of teams, management and leadership within healthcare setting.
- Observed resuscitation of neonates, up to 20 newborn and infant physical examination(NIPE) and performed over 5 NIPE under direct supervision during my neonatal ward rotation.
- Observed preparation of discharge summaries, documentations ensuring cohesive handover of care, prescribing and requesting of investigations.
Medical Officer, Pathology Department
Federal Medical Centre
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Worked as a medical officer in Medical Microbiology/Infectious disease and Haematology department.
- Evaluated, diagnosed and treated patients with infectious disease, sepsis and involved other specialties where necessary.
- Participated in assessment, testing and treatment of patients with Covid 19 infection, in isolation centre and followed them up after discharge.
- Explained diagnoses, prognoses and expected treatment interventions to alleviate patient stress and increase understanding.
- Completed medical officers' ward rounds to evaluate quality of care delivery.
- Conducted out-patient special treatment clinics for sexually transmitted infections; and while on rotation in haematology department, assisted in haematology clinics with consultants.
- Examined patients and worked to gather relevant diagnostic information to support treatments.
- Completed laboratory cultures and sensitivity testing, rapid diagnostic testing for Covid 19, malaria testing( including microscopy) and blood films.
- Reviewed culture and sensitivity results and instituted treatments after discussing with consultant and managing teams.
- Assisted consultant in carrying out bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, staining and reporting slides.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care continuity.
- Documented patient data in EMR software, complying with applicable confidentiality standards.
- Administered medication in line with treatment plans.
- Participated in infection control, as member of Infection Prevention and Control Unit of the hospital
- Reported notifiable infectious diseases promptly.
- Ensured infection control especially in isolation centre through social distancing and use of PPE
- Evaluated and treated patients with sickle cell disease and blood cancers while on rotation in Haematology unit, including conducting out-patient clinic.
- Resuscitated and stabilised patients with sickle cell crises in emergency room.
- Transfused patients with blood and blood products.
- Performed intravenous cannulation and venipuncture.
- Carefully managed admission and discharge of patients in line with department policies and targets.
- Participated in case, seminar presentations and teaching medical students and junior colleagues.
- Worked with team of nurses, doctors and health care assistants to improve patient outcome.
Medical Officer
Redwood Clinics
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Worked in General Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments with consultants, and reviewed all treatment plans with them.
- Evaluated and treated medical and gynaecological conditions and invited specialists when needed.
- Completed daily medical officers' ward rounds to evaluate quality of care and monitor patients.
- Attended and assisted consultants with clinics and saw over 100 patients on clinic days
- Evaluated, stabilised and managed medical emergencies.
- Assisted caesarean sections and monitored neonates in neonatal intensive care unit.
- Conducted cardiology clinics.
- Assisted in performing Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram
- Counselled and followed-up patients.
- Prescribed and administered medications.
- Completed booking and antenatal clinics.
- Monitored labour and conducted vaginal deliveries.
- Performed investigations and interpreted results for early diagnosis and management of patients.
- Documented patient data in case notes complying with applicable confidentiality standards.
- Explained diagnoses, prognoses and expected treatment interventions to patients to alleviate their stress and increase understanding.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, collecting medical history to build patient profile.
- Referred patients for expert care when indicated.
- Discharged patients, wrote discharge summaries, and followed-up patients.
- Performed venipuncture, intravenous cannulation and urethral catheterisation.
- Worked with team of nurses, and other members of staff to provide expert care for desired outcomes.
Medical Officer
Itunu Hospital- Bode Olude Annex
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked in General Medicine Department as a medical officer with Consultants.
- Evaluated, diagnosed and treated general medical cases and some minor surgical cases.
- Completed daily ward rounds to evaluate quality of care and monitor patients.
- Evaluated, stabilised and managed medical emergencies.
- Reviewed patients on out-patient bases.
- Counselled and followed-up patients.
- Prescribed and administered medications.
- Completed booking and antenatal clinics, including post natal care.
- Monitored and managed labour and conducted deliveries.
- Interpreted blood test results for early diagnosis and management of patients.
- Documented patient data in case notes complying with applicable confidentiality standards.
- Explained diagnoses, prognoses and expected treatment interventions to patients to alleviate stress and increase understanding.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, collecting medical history to build patient profile.
- Referred patients promptly for expert care when indicated.
- Discharged patients, wrote discharge summaries.
- Performed venipuncture, intravenous cannulation, urethral catheterisation, Nasogastric tube insertion, suturing of wounds and episiotomies.
- Supervised junior medical staff when on duty and participated in teachings.
Corps Doctor
Federal Medical Centre
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked in Ophthalmology department under the supervision of the Consultant Ophthalmologist.
- Conducted daily Ophthalmology out-patient clinics.
- Assisted in evaluating and managing eye emergencies and common eye conditions.
- Conducted eye examinations and tests including visual acuity, visual field tests, intra-ocular pressure checks and refraction.
- Assisted in performing eye surgeries including pterygium excision, cataract surgeries, repair of corneal laceration, and also carried out pterygium excision under supervision.
- Diagnosed, treated and followed-up patients with orbital cellulitis, glaucoma, cataract and other ocular conditions under the supervision of the consultant.
- Diagnosed refractive errors and prescribed lenses.
- Organised and participated in ophthalmology community and school outreaches with the aim of reaching people with eye conditions, early referral and treatment.
- Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records.
- Educated patients, students and community members about harmful practices involving the eyes, prevention of some common ocular infections and eye health to boost awareness.
- Delivered targeted follow-up care for continued patient monitoring.
- Participated in case and seminar presentations within the department.
House Officer
Federal Medical Centre
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked under supervising consultants in four different departments, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics.
- Ordered investigations and interpreted investigations results, utilising exceptional communication skills to provide relevant findings to patients.
- Performed venipuncture, intravenous cannulation, urethral catheterisation and nasogastric tube insertion.
- Compiled and maintained accurate patient records to support continuity of care.
- Performed detailed discharge planning tasks including preparing discharge summaries and discharge medications, ensuring cohesive handover of care.
- Referred patients for specialist care in partner facilities after discussing with consultant in charge.
- Conducted thorough medical histories and physical examinations, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Safely prescribed and administered medications including analgesia, intravenous fluids including blood transfusions.
- Conducted daily house officers' ward round and participated in registrars' and consultants' round.
- Participated in clinical presentation of cases and summaries during ward rounds.
- Attended and participated in clinical meetings and grand rounds.
- Worked up patients for surgery, assisting to complete their tests, consent forms, blood request forms and booking of theatre for surgery.
- Evaluated patients in the emergency room and instituted initial management.
- Reviewed patients with seniors and completed treatment plans.
- Documented in patients case notes for effective hand-over, record keeping and continuity of care.
- Wrote discharge summaries, referral notes and death certificates.
Education
Leadership and Management in Health Certificate - Global Health
University of Washington
04.2008 - 06.2018
MBBS - Medicine and Surgery
Delta State University
Nigeria 01.2008 - 08.2015
West African Senior School Certificate - Secondary Education
High Standard Comprehensive Secondary School
Nigeria 09.2000 - 06.2006
Primary School Leaving Certificate - Primary Education
Noble Crest Nursery and Primary School
Nigeria 09.1994 - 05.2000
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Clear and compassionate communicator and active listener
- Good leadership and management skills
- Ability to carry out venipuncture, urethral catheterisation and intravenous cannulation
- Good patient education skills
- Results interpretation
- Proficient in performing clinical and eye examinations
- Adherence to best medical practice principles
- Clinical examination techniques
- Medication Advice
- Medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
- Urethral catheterisation
- ABG/VBG
- Infection prevention and control
- Clinical quality control
- Time management
Affiliations
- Singing
- Watching movies
- Reading
Certification
Basic Life Support, BLS- February 2025
ACI training and Consultancy Ltd
General Medical Council, Full Licence- January 2025
Paediatric Advanced Life Support, PALS.
National Health Care Provider Solutions(NHCPS)- April 2024
Leadership and Management in Health, LMIH
University of Washington- June 2018
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria(MDCN), Full registration and Licence-May 2017
GAPS
July 9, 2023- March 3, 2024- preparation for PLAB examination.
March 2024- March 2025- Child care responsibilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Observer in Paediatrics
Pinderfields General Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Medical Officer, Pathology Department
Federal Medical Centre
06.2019 - 06.2023
Medical Officer
Redwood Clinics
03.2019 - 06.2019
Medical Officer
Itunu Hospital- Bode Olude Annex
06.2018 - 03.2019
Corps Doctor
Federal Medical Centre
05.2017 - 05.2018
House Officer
Federal Medical Centre
04.2016 - 04.2017
Leadership and Management in Health Certificate - Global Health
University of Washington
04.2008 - 06.2018
MBBS - Medicine and Surgery
Delta State University
01.2008 - 08.2015
West African Senior School Certificate - Secondary Education
High Standard Comprehensive Secondary School
09.2000 - 06.2006
Primary School Leaving Certificate - Primary Education
Noble Crest Nursery and Primary School
09.1994 - 05.2000
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