Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Continuingeducation
Serviceroles
Languages
References
Volunteer Experience
Achievementsandawards
Activities
Timeline
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EBELEAGU NNAEMEKA DAVID

Yeovil ,SOM

Summary

Passionately seeking challenging opportunities where I can fully use my deeply embedded leadership and organisational skills and dexterity to getting desired results while working harmoniously with already existing staff. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior support worker-- Mental Health

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
03.2024 - Current
  • Assists in the induction of new staff and students
  • Trainee graduate manager
  • Monitoring and recording patients' behaviour and report any significant changes to the nurse in charge or manager
  • Assists in drafting Rota
  • Co-supervises junior staff
  • Reminding patients of certain times of daily activities
  • Escort them to their homes, shopping malls, dental and medical appointments etc
  • Assists in the assessment, implementation of review of treatment plans for better outcomes
  • Engage patients in activities that are relaxing
  • Assists in administration of medicine and monitoring it's effects on patients
  • Facilitate and participate in group therapeutic activities and group sessions

Senior Specialist Optometrist

Magrabi Optical
02.2016 - 01.2022
  • Examined, detected, diagnosed and treated ocular anomalies using corrective lenses, contact lenses, vision aids, counselling etc
  • Assisted in initiating ways to improve clinical and non clinical services in the branch
  • Assisted the manager in developing a culture of high sales performance expectations apart from monthly target
  • Met with other senior management colleagues to discuss avenues to improve sales and create traffic in the clinic
  • Assisted in performing necessary checks for errors on new products (frames and lenses) when they arrived the clinic
  • Motivated and inspired the team to aim for results
  • Assisted in ordering contact lenses, frames and Ophthalmic lenses from optical companies when out of stock
  • Sorted for approval from health insurance companies for patients
  • Assisted in the sales of sunglasses, contact lenses, optical frames and other visual aids especially during a busy clinic
  • Educated Patients on eye care, safety and hygiene
  • Assisted in stock inventory done annually
  • Trained and signed off clinical optometry students from the king Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Optometrist I

Hospitals' Management Board Abia State
03.2011 - 01.2016
  • Examined, detected, diagnosed and treated anomalies which posed a threat to the anterior surface of the eye through the use of corrective lenses, contact lens, ophthalmic preparations and minor procedures
  • Championed the provision of exceptional customer service satisfaction and ensuring the staff do the same so as to increase customer and staff retention
  • Co-managed ocular and systemic abnormalities alongside ophthalmologists and general physicians
  • Supervised Corps member (Jnr
  • Optometrist) posted to the hospital for primary assignment
  • Trained intern Optometrists
  • Head, Eye Unit, Gen
  • Hospital Okpuala Ngwa (2011 to 2015)
  • Vice-chairman, Gen Hospital Okpuala Ngwa Staff Welfare Association
  • (2012 -2015)

Optometrist

Madonna Catholic Hospital
06.2008 - 02.2014
  • Examined, detected, Diagnosed and treated anomalies which posed a threat to the anterior surface of the eye through the use of corrective lenses, contact lens, ophthalmic preparations and minor procedures
  • Supervised and trained ancillary ophthalmic nurses
  • Lectured student nurses posted to the hospital for experience in ophthalmic practices
  • Co-managed hypertensives and diabetics
  • Assisted general physicians on duty during emergencies
  • Head eye unit, from 2008 - 2014
  • Acting Hospital Administrator, 2009 -2010
  • Vice Chairman Madonna Catholic Hospital Staff Welfare Association, 2012 - 2013
  • Chairman, Madonna Catholic Hospital Staff Welfare Association, 2013 - 2014

Corps Optometrist

Hospitals' Management Board Imo State
08.2008 - 08.2009
  • Examined, detected, diagnosed and treated anomalies which posed a threat to the anterior surface of the eye through the use of corrective lenses, contact lens, ophthalmic preparations and minor ophthalmological procedures under supervision by resident optometrist
  • Reported daily clinic activities to the resident optometrist
  • Head, Community development service group (CDS)
  • Volunteer corps member, cleaning services for orphanage and care homes
  • Took mini stock inventory frames, sunglasses and ophthalmic preparations

Intern Optometrist

The Presbyterian Joint Hospital Uburu (PJH)
  • Examined, detected, diagnosed and treated anomalies which posed a threat to the use of corrective lenses, contact lens, ophthalmic preparations and minor procedures
  • Educated patients on eye care and ocular hygiene
  • Reported daily clinic activities to the ophthalmologists, chief and resident optometrists
  • Presented papers on vision 2020 at community events or gatherings
  • Acted as spokesman for PJH during Outreaches
  • Organised monthly eye care outreaches

Education

MSc - Healthcare Management

Swansea University

Certificate - Introduction to Cataract Surgery

University of Michigan

Certificate - The Challenges of Global Health

Duke University

Diploma - Strategic Management

Alison

Certificate - Governance and Health

Global E-learning

Certificate - Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Udemy

Doctor of Optometry (OD) - Optometry

Abia State University, Uturu

National Examination Council (NECO) -

Government Secondary School, Kpor Gokana

Elementary -

Mercy Primary School, Umuahia, Abia State

Skills

  • Management and leadership
  • Mental health
  • Contact lenses
  • Ophthalmics
  • Ophthalmological procedures
  • Ocular therapeutics
  • Microsoft word
  • Communication
  • Retail
  • Clinicals
  • Medicine administration
  • Medical missions
  • Project management
  • Pathology
  • Organization
  • Multi-tasking

Affiliations

  • Member, Nigerian Optometric Association.
  • Member, Association of Optometrists in Public service Nigeria.
  • Member, Association of Nigerian Optometrists in Saudi Arabia.
  • Member, Association of Gospel musicians Abia State.
  • Member, Planning committee, Unite for Sight Nigeria (2008 - 2013).
  • Member, Board of trustees, Rehoboth Foundation.
  • Member & Special Marshall, Nigeria Federal Road Safety.

Certification

  • Saudi Health Commission For Health Specialties certified senior specialist optometrist.
  • Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria certified optometrist.
  • Basic Life Support Certified Health Provider. CPR/AED/INJURY/ First aid Combo.
  • Saudi Heart Foundation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Basic Life Support Provider).

Continuingeducation

  • NHS Leap Development, 24 Mandatory Courses For NHS Mental Health staff. (Completed)
  • Health & Safety Group, All in one day mandatory and Physical training.
  • Healthcare Academy Cymru, Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) 2023
  • NHS, Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) 2024
  • Business healthier group, 15 Mental Healthcare modules (Completed)
  • Florence Academy Certifications, Allergens- Bitesize Learning, Anaphylaxis Management, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Basic Life Support (Theory), Bed Rail Safety- Bitesize Learning, Boundaries, Covid 19, Caring for Someone with Epilepsy, Catheter Care, Continence Mgt and Care, Core Communication Skills, Dementia Level 1, Diabetes Awareness and Mgt, Dignity in Care, Duty of Care, End of Life, Equality, Diversity & LGBTQ+, Fails and Fracture Prevention, First Aid, Guide to Nurse Revalidation, Infection Prevention and Control (Level 2), Lone Worker Training, Medication Administration, Mental Capacity, Moving and Handling Theory, PEG Feed Training, Pathway to Care programme (Module A, Adult Social Care), Pathway to Care programme (Module B, The 6 C's of Care), Pathway to Care Programme (Module C, Communication), Pathway to Care programme (Module D, Personal Care), Record keeping, Safeguarding Adults Level 1 & 2 (Adult Support and Protection), Sepsis: Bitesize Learning, Sexuality and Spirituality in Care Homes, Sickle Cell Disease, Topical Medication, Understanding Learning Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum, Working in A Person Centered Way, Working with People Who self-harm, Wound Care and Tissue Viability Training
  • Alcon laboratories, Dailies aqua comfort plus (Advanced Technology), Riyadh, KSA, 2017
  • Johnson & Johnson, Acuvue contact lens (Dual action), Dammam, KSA, 2016
  • Grassroots Development Initiative, Conflict resolution., Umuahia, Abia State, 2012
  • Maui Jim Training, Antiglare Sunglasses.

Serviceroles

  • Class Representative, Healthcare Mgt Class, 2022/2023 academic session.
  • Head Eye-Unit, General Hospital Okpuala Ngwa 2011 - 2015.
  • Chairman, Madonna Catholic Hospital Staff Welfare Association, 2013 - 2014.
  • Vice-Chairman, Madonna Catholic Hospital Staff Welfare Association, 2012 - 2013.
  • Head Eye Unit, Madonna Catholic Hospital 2008 - 2014.
  • Acting Hospital Administrator, Madonna Catholic Hospital 2009 - 2009.
  • Chairman, Class year book committee Emerald Class 2006. (Abia State University)
  • President, Nigerian Optometric Students' Association (Abia State University Chapter) 2004 - 2005.
  • Assistant Music Director, New Creation Centre (Abia State University Chapter) 2004 - 2005.
  • Deputy Public Relations Officer, Abam Students' Union (Abia State University Chapter) 2004 - 2005.
  • Assistant Class Prefect, JSS 1b, Assemblies of God Bethel Junior Seminary Nekede.
  • Class 5b, Sanitary Perfect, St' Bridget's Primary School Aba, Abia State. 1989 - 1990.
  • School Labour Prefect, Mercy Primary School Umuahia. 1992/93.

Languages

  • English, Advanced
  • Arabic, Intermediate
  • Igbo, Fluent

References

  • Mr. Chigozie Udeoji, Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Wales, Clinical lead (Mental Health), Chigozie.udeji@wales.nhs.uk, +447791619643
  • Prof. Chris Okechukwu Timothy, Abia State University, Senior Lecturer / Principal Optometrist, chris.timothy@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng, +2347038408514
  • Dr. Uchendu Charles, Embassy Hospitals and Maternity, Ophthalmologist/Physician, embassyhosp@yahoo.com, +2348033129524

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer support worker for Rehoboth Foundation Care home for the elderly.
  • Volunteer care assistant Family care Foundation.
  • Volunteer care support/Optometrist for O.B lulu Briggs Foundation and Care home.
  • Volunteer optometrist from 2008 to 2015 for the following non-profit health organizations.
  • A duration of 3 - 5 days community eye care missions carried out in deep rural and communities of Nigeria where accessibility to healthcare services are far fetched.
  • Also assisted in the recruitment of medical and non-medical volunteers for medical missions.

Achievementsandawards

  • Magrabi Optical monthly and annual sales target achievement in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
  • Increased generated revenue and patient inflow from 5% to a staggering 85% steady increase in Hospital Umuahia.
  • Trained ancillary ophthalmic nurses at Madonna Catholic Hospital.
  • Establishment of Sight and Beauty Foundation, A non-profit organisation aimed at delivering eye care to rural communities where accessibility to health care services are far fetched.
  • Completion of the VISION HALL Optometry classrooms during my tenure as President, Nigerian Optometric Students' Association (Abia State University Chapter).
  • STAFF OF THE MONTH AWARD
  • Magrabi Optical, Al Noor Centro, Dammam, KSA Recognition of clinical excellence. Oct, 2016.
  • VOLUNTEER OPTOMETRIST OF THE YEAR 2015
  • Grassroot Development Initiative (GRACODEV) Humanitarian Medical Services. Dec, 2015.
  • AWARD FOR RECOGNITION AND EXCELLENCE
  • Nigerian Optometric Students' Association, Abia State University Recognition of legacies during tenure as President NOSA, ABSU 04/05 Exco and continued support.
  • EXCELLENCE IN HUMANITARIAN AND MEDICAL SERVICES
  • O.B Lulu Briggs Foundation & Care Recognition.
  • MAN OF INTEGRITY
  • Nigerian Optometric Students' Association, Abia State University Uturu, during tenure as NOSA President 04/05, July, 2006.

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Cleaning
  • Watching football documentary during weekends.

Timeline

Senior support worker-- Mental Health

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
03.2024 - Current

Senior Specialist Optometrist

Magrabi Optical
02.2016 - 01.2022

Optometrist I

Hospitals' Management Board Abia State
03.2011 - 01.2016

Corps Optometrist

Hospitals' Management Board Imo State
08.2008 - 08.2009

Optometrist

Madonna Catholic Hospital
06.2008 - 02.2014

Intern Optometrist

The Presbyterian Joint Hospital Uburu (PJH)

MSc - Healthcare Management

Swansea University

Certificate - Introduction to Cataract Surgery

University of Michigan

Certificate - The Challenges of Global Health

Duke University

Diploma - Strategic Management

Alison

Certificate - Governance and Health

Global E-learning

Certificate - Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Udemy

Doctor of Optometry (OD) - Optometry

Abia State University, Uturu

National Examination Council (NECO) -

Government Secondary School, Kpor Gokana

Elementary -

Mercy Primary School, Umuahia, Abia State

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