GRACE HICKS
Southport, Lagos
Summary
- Dedicated preventative health oncology specialist with more than 4 years of excellent patient care service. Proficient in Health promotion, Community-outreach, clinical research & health education. Core competencies include- Medical terminology, Microsoft office programs, Patient care, Project management, Attention to details, Administration, Communication and analytic skills as well as excellent teamwork and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Home manager
2022.01 - Current
- Managed the daily running of the home, supervised routine tasks such as cleaning, washing and the care of baby, to ensure home is organized and conducive for family.
Medical Officer
Health Service Commission
10 2020 - 04 2022
- Provided support and engagement to patients and relatives with cancer, monitoring patients closely, ensuring follow-up and treatment plan according to organization protocol.
- In conjunction with an international organization, USAID, organized and reached out to " hard to reach" groups using health promotion programs to bridge the health gap, and provided detailed and complete documentation of the project.
- Conducted pre-employment health assessment and fitness to work according to Health Regulation.
- Identified any dangers or issues that might affect health promotion services and projects and created backup.
- Led a team of specialists that adequately managed patients with oncology cases, ensuring patients are cared for both in and out of hospital.
- Worked autonomously by applying critical thinking when needed under little or no supervision as well as collaborated with colleagues demonstrating effective communication skills to achieve high-quality patient care.
- Regularly engaged the use of Microsoft Office programs( PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and standard software package( Electronic medical record) for documentation and presentation of clinical cases as well as entering and extracting clinical information according standardized policies.
Medical officer
Peachcare medical center
04 2020 - 10 2020
- Improved health-seeking behavior of patients by using my skills to coach people to gain knowledge, skill and confident to be an active participant in their health and well-being care
- Protected the confidentiality of patient's information strictly, safeguarded patients and escalated concerns according to the organization's policy and guidelines
- Provided remote health guidance to client including personalized goal-setting, diet plans, and long-term illness management using technology devices with latest software.
- Maintained positive relationships with over 30 clients at a time, achieving a 100% customer satisfaction rating on both physical and virtual consultation
- Developed customized action plans by using evidence- based strategies, preventive health guidelines and educational materials
- Used electronic medical records software, and Microsoft Office to document and review medical history summary, examination findings, laboratory test request, imaging report, pathology report, procedures, and drug prescription.
Medical Public officer
Health Management Board
2019.03 - 2020.03
- Conducted over 25 biometric health assessments, fitness to work, and behavioral health screenings per week for walk-in clients
- Created outreaches and health discussions in secondary schools to provide students with adequate information about their sexual health
- Designed various outreaches and engagement strategies to promote chronic disease prevention among at risk populations
- Acted as a first line officer in attending to emergency and acutely ill patients by effective case management; inserting intravenous cannulation, urgent blood sugar check, urgent ECG on them
- Facilitated classes that focused on weight loss, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle teachings to 15 adults with 100% of participants reporting significant improvement within 6 months
- Reviewed and analyzed technical and scientific materials, then transformed it into simple, clear and precise scientific statements and distributed it to communities to improve their understanding on chronic diseases, substance abuses and other community health concerns
- Communicated directly with management to improve the quality of care rendered to client.
House officer/Clinical Administrator
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
2018.02 - 2019.02
- Supported the team in producing clinical audits and case presentations
- Organized and maintained project documentation, planned meetings, facilitated team communication, took minutes of clinical meetings, and updated action logs, among other administrative activities
- Assisted the consultant physician with planning, scheduling, and managing any project and tasks, making sure projects/task continued on course
- Managed patient monitoring proactively, and acted as liaison between the medical specialists and patients , ensuring both parties were updated in the management plan and any changes were communicated
- Regularly documented and updated relative about the management plan of patient
- Worked with lead consultant, supported diary management, and communicated internal reviews and workforce appraisal
- Organized and kept track of blood test samples requirements and completion of tests.
Research assistant
2015.02 - 2015.12
- Gathered information from participants using questionnaire with consent Ensured project was completed in compliance with the protocol ICH GCP, regulatory and ethnic submissions, and all applicable regulations
- Supported the Trial Manager, Project Manager, and clinical Project Manager in the day to day management of the project
- Monitored and provided regular feedback to the trial team around the progress of invitations, recruitment and enrollment
- Acted as a point of contact for trial vendors, participants, and study sponsor and responded effectively to telephone and e-mail enquires and escalation to other members of the team as required
- Assisted in preparing informed consent forms, study protocols, case report forms and study-related materials
- Supported in data management task where I collected, entered, analyzed and maintained database using data statistical analysis tools and Microsoft office.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Lagos
2010 - 2017
Medical doctor - Medicine
University of Lagos
11/2011 - 06/2017
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University Of Washington
2021
Skills
- Clinical oncology care
- Project management
- Attention to details
- Medical documentation
- Communication skills
Timeline
Home manager
2022.01 - Current
Medical Public officer
Health Management Board
2019.03 - 2020.03
House officer/Clinical Administrator
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
2018.02 - 2019.02
Research assistant
2015.02 - 2015.12
Medical Officer
Health Service Commission
10 2020 - 04 2022
Medical officer
Peachcare medical center
04 2020 - 10 2020
Bachelor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Lagos
2010 - 2017
Medical doctor - Medicine
University of Lagos
11/2011 - 06/2017
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University Of Washington