Chike Aniekwena
BELFAST,Antrim and Newtownabbey
Summary
Knowledgeable Medical doctor with vast experience designing individualised plans with patients for various illnesses, working closely with specialists and care providers to deliver the highest personal and professional GMC standards, making individual patient care priority. Compassionate and caring individual with passion for helping others. Looking for opportunities to develop and gain deeper understanding of patients concerns and enjoy F2F consultations. Individual with years of experience treating and managing diverse health conditions in the most challenging situations, adaptable and proactive in response to evolving healthcare needs for targeted, dependable clinical support. Detail-oriented in checking patients' symptoms, ordering laboratory tests and developing on-point treatment plans. Continuously study research to stay current on latest information and therapies, seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges that can utilize interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Urgent Care Doctor
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Craigavon
11.2023 - Current
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels.
- Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
- Prescribed medication to treat diagnosed conditions or illnesses.
- Ordered diagnostic tests to gather data about patient conditions and inform treatment planning.
- Designed individualised plans with patients for various illnesses, working closely with specialists and care providers for best treatments.
- Designed individualised plans with patients for various illnesses, working closely with specialists and care providers for best treatments.
- Examined patients to assess physical wellness and collect data regarding vital signs, respiratory health and overall well-being.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to foster continuum of care.
- Collaborated with nursing team to deliver top-quality care in high-volume patient-centred practice.
- Generated referrals for patients in need of specialised care and completed paperwork to facilitate seamless transfers.
General Practitioner Registrar
NIMTDA
Lurgan, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
09.2022 - Current
- Currently general practice registrar with Church walk surgery, Northern Ireland. Started with practice September, 2022. Family practice with modest population cover and addresses health inequalities. Here, to have been able to participate in care of patients, and to develop skills.
- Provided allied health and specialist referrals as part of cohesive care plans for patients, enhancing health and wellbeing.
- Responded to patients' concerns by referring to their medical history and performing diagnoses, investigations, treatments and referrals as appropriate.
- Assisted patients with medication management, providing detailed information on contraindications to ensure patient health and safety.
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels.
- Utilised expert time management skills to ensure appointments ran to time, minimising patient delays by 2-3 minutes.
- Recorded clear and concise consultation notes to eligible standards.
- Maintained confidentiality and impartiality in all patient interactions to maintain data protection.
- Performed administrative tasks such as signing repeat prescriptions, death certificates and fitness for work statements.
- Proactively screened patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Committed to ongoing CPD, growing expertise in new clinical developments and requirements of wider workforce.
- Collaborated with nurses to triage and prioritise patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
- Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses.
Junior Doctor
NIMDTA
Craigavon, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided on-call support in the hospital, managing obstetric and gynaecological emergencies.
- Obtained patient history and conducted relevant examinations for Cyesis management.
- Identified at-risk pregnancies, stabilised patients, and escalated cases for senior review.
- Collaborated with colleagues to address emergencies such as preeclampsia and ectopic pregnancy.
- Managed chronic pregnancy cases, including diabetes and hypertension, through detailed assessments.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, including caesarean sections.
- Performed venepuncture, blood sample collection, and urethral catheterisation procedures.
GP Trainee
NIMDTA
Clough, Antrim
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Responded to patients' concerns by referring to their medical history and performing diagnoses, investigations, treatments and referrals as appropriate.
- Utilised expert time management skills to ensure appointments ran to time, minimising patient delays.
- Delivered high personal and professional GMC standards, making individual patient care optimum.
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
- Provided outstanding patient care through considered consultations, telephone triage, medication reviews and clinical administration.
Junior Doctor
NIMDTA
Craigavon, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Junior doctor with Craigavon Area Hospital - General and rehabilitation medicine, then psychiatric as part of hospital rotation, team would usually review between 10 - 15 patients.
- Collaborated with nurses to deliver optimum care outcomes within hospital budgets.
- Created comprehensive treatment plans for patients requiring crisis and acute mental health services.
- Prescribed medication and monitored patient progress with clear PARIS records.
- Proactively screened patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Maintained patient-centred approach through continued compassionate care and adherence to best medical practices.
- Consulted with patients about special needs, cares and concerns throughout treatments.
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels.
- Maintained confidentiality and impartiality in all patient interactions to maintain data protection.
- Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories, providing exceptional and individualised care.
- Delivering high personal and professional GMC standards, making individual patient care.
- Covered overnight shifts for acute care hospital with regular monitoring and detailed handovers.
Resident Medical Officer
NES Healthcare
AYLESBURY, Buckinghamshire
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Resident medical officer posted to various private hospitals across United Kingdom
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care by elevating clinical quality processes.
- Prepared discharge summaries and linked up rehabilitation services.
- Completed ward rounds with patients numbering 20-30 to evaluate quality of care delivery.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case and clinical management.
- Assessed and examined patients to effectively triage and plan treatments.
- Signposted nutrition and health advice for improved disease prevention.
- Coordinated patient rehabilitation programmes after surgeries.
- Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records.
- Referred patients for X-rays and additional procedures to speed up diagnoses.
- Instructed additional patient testing to appropriately diagnose illnesses.
- Recorded medical and surgical complications clearly for professional investigation.
- Referred patients for specialist care in partner facilities.
- Delivered targeted follow-up care for continued patient monitoring.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care continuity.
Resident Medical Officer
Royal Hospital Enugu
Enugu, Enugu
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Obtaining history, performing primary and secondary survey in poly-traumatized patients
- Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation with team both in simulation and clinical scenario.
- Managing both medical and surgical emergencies within comprehensive health center, National Insurance Health Scheme certified hospital with 13 Specialist department such as acute severe asthma, fractures, severe dehydration from gastroenteritis, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycaemic episodes etc
- Rapidly assessing and responding to paediatrics emergencies such as severe dehydration, acute severe asthma, anaphylaxis, anaemic heart failure, vaso-occlusive crises from sickle cell anaemia as well as tropical diseases
- Handling Medical and Surgical emergencies such as acute intestinal obstruction, acute appendicitis subcutaneous emphysema, traumatic paraplegia, acute exacerbation of peptic ulcer disease, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, preeclampsia etc
- Review of patients and follow up of management in patient who are on chronic medications like Slims disease, Essential hypertension, Diabetes Types 1 and 2
- Performed procedures such as nasogastric tube insertion in both adults and children, urethral catheterization both male and female, wound suturing, wound dressing, scotch cast application, venepuncture, suprapubic catheterization, abdominal paracentesis etc.
Medical Officer
Julius Ezenyirioha memorial hospital and maternity
Enugu, Enugu
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care by elevating clinical quality processes.
- Updated and audited medical files to achieve accurate records.
- Supported hospital capacity growth in line with regional targets.
- Completed ward rounds to evaluate quality of care delivery.
- Garnered funding for service improvement strategies from government bodies.
- Collaborated with external providers to meet patient care continuity needs.
- Coordinated staff rotas to meet service requirements whilst remaining under budget.
- Assessed clinical care provisions to meet required safety standards.
- Defined current medical and administrative best practices, writing and updating policies and procedures.
- Administered financial management functions for medical billings and operational budgets.
Locum Medical Officer
NYSC, Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital
Duste, Jigawa State
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked in emergency department with patient loads of 50 - 100 per day taking history, appropriate investigations, diagnosis, treatment and prompt referral.
- Participated in Clinical reviews on current treatment guidelines
- Involved in morbidity and mortality review
- Tasked with monitoring house officers and medical students
- Usually cases include; acute penetrating injuries, multiple traumatic cases involving motor vehicle road traffic accidents, triaged patients according to extent of injury, resuscitation and prompt discussion with colleagues for review, acute medical cases like MI, Angina, DKA, hypoglycaemia etc
- Performed procedures including nasogastric tube in both adult and children, venepuncture, Electrocardiogram interpretation etc.
Locum Medical Officer
Jigawa State Polytechnic Clinic
Duste, Jigawa State
06.2015 - 06.2015
- Worked as first on call Locum Medical officer tasked with handling clinical cases as well as emergencies such as anaphylaxis, traumatic injuries, acute malaria, Sickle cell crises etc
- Obtaining history and providing provisional diagnosis with prompt referrals for follow up
- Headed clinical staff and participated in training of staffs
- Maintained adequate stock of medications and writing orders for restocking depleted or expired medications.
- Assessed and examined patients to effectively triage and plan treatments.
- Created systems and controls to improve patient records management.
- Prescribed medicines and monitored stock levels.
House Officer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
Nnewi, Nnewi
11.2013 - 12.2014
- As part of rotation, took history and examination of patients in each posting include; Paediatrics (Haematology/Oncology), Surgery (Urology, Orthopaedics, General surgery), Internal medicine (Cardiology), Obstetrics and Gynaecology patient which two weekly accident and emergency posting
- Responsible for initial assessment and stabilization of patients brought into accident and emergency department.
- Plan treatment and discharge as well as adequate discharge summary as part of multidisciplinary unit
- Teaching medical students during their rotation
- Participated in daily morbidity and mortality reviews
- Volunteered, HIV Clinic, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicine and Surgery
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
Nnewi, Nigeria 2004 - 05.2012
Secondary School Certificate - School Leaving Certificate
Good Shepherd Secondary School.
Nigeria2000
Skills
- Patient assessment and clinical skills
- Accident and emergency training
- Urgent care expertise
- Surgical skill proficiency
- GMC licensure
- Diploma in Paediatrics (Royal College of Ireland)
- College of Family Physicians Canada membership
- College of Physicians and Surgeons license
- Member of the Royal College of General Practice
- Licentiate from the Medical Council of Canada
- Experience in high-stress settings
Accomplishments
- Stakeholder, the WHITE RIBBON ALLIANCE for SAFE MOTHERHOOD NIGERIA (WRAN);
- Till date.
Certification
Recently completed a Diploma in Paediatric (iheed Online) Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption Training (0% tolerance) cycle brief: May 2014 Certified and trained in ‘Counselling and Communication Skills' - THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST UNWANTED PREGNANCY (ACTION GROUP ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH).
Affiliations
Member, International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. Member, the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health. Former Chair, ACTION GROUP ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH (AGAH), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Branch; 2010 - 2012. Former Chief Editor, Oakland CHS Press club, Nnewi, Anambra state; 2007 - 2010 Member Population Matters; 2014 - till date Regular Member, World watch institute; 2014 - till date International member, Amnesty International.
Timeline
Urgent Care Doctor
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
11.2023 - Current
General Practitioner Registrar
NIMTDA
09.2022 - Current
Junior Doctor
NIMDTA
02.2022 - 08.2022
GP Trainee
NIMDTA
08.2021 - 02.2022
Junior Doctor
NIMDTA
09.2020 - 08.2021
Resident Medical Officer
NES Healthcare
09.2019 - 08.2020
Resident Medical Officer
Royal Hospital Enugu
06.2018 - 08.2019
Medical Officer
Julius Ezenyirioha memorial hospital and maternity
07.2016 - 05.2018
Locum Medical Officer
NYSC, Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2016
Locum Medical Officer
Jigawa State Polytechnic Clinic
06.2015 - 06.2015
House Officer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Medicine and Surgery
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
2004 - 05.2012
Secondary School Certificate - School Leaving Certificate
Good Shepherd Secondary School.
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