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Kesiena Jennifer Uchemefuna

Seaforth/Liverpool,Sefton

Summary

GMC NO: 7982566

A highly skilled and dedicated Medical Doctor with over 10 years of experience in Accident & Emergency (A&E) medicine, seeking a new opportunity to apply my expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced emergency ward. Throughout my career, I have honed my ability to make rapid, life-saving decisions under pressure, providing high-quality emergency care to patients in critical conditions.

My experience includes diagnosing and managing acute medical and surgical emergencies, performing advanced trauma resuscitation, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams in high-stress environments. I have a strong background in emergency procedures, patient stabilization, and crisis management, ensuring optimal outcomes even in the most challenging situations.

Passionate about patient-centered care, I excel in clear communication with both patients and their families, offering reassurance and support during critical moments. I am committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in emergency medicine to enhance patient care and efficiency in the emergency department.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Medical officer

General Hospital Gbagada
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2020 - 02.2024
  • Worked for years in the A&E department in this government owned renowned hospital, overseeing ward of over 50 beds and dealing with different emergency issues.
  • General role: worked under supervision of a consultant in delivering medical care to patients as well as in management of critically ill patients.
  • Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitored patients' vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and end-tidal carbon dioxide levels, while under admission in the ward.
  • Emergency Response: Respond to all pediatric-related emergencies in the hospital, that included allergic reactions, cardiac events, or airway complications delivering basic and advanced life support as needed.
  • Documentation: Maintained accurate and thorough electronic medical records, documented anaesthesia plans, medication administration, and patient responses before, during and after surgeries.
  • Patient Management: Provided comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients admitted to the emergency ward, including those with complex medical conditions, trauma, post-surgery, and other life-threatening situations.
  • Documented patient data in EMR software, complying with applicable confidentiality standards.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Worked closely with Consultants, nurses, fellow registrars, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans.
  • Monitoring and Interventions: Continuously monitored patients' vital signs, laboratory results, and diagnostic findings. Made timely interventions, such as adjusting medications, resuscitation, correction of dehydration and shock.
  • Procedures: Performed various medical procedures in the Emergency ward, such as inserting arterial lines, chest tubes, urinary and umbilical catheterization, Canulation, Venupuncture, ECG, and NG Tube insertion.
  • Medication Management: Prescribed and administered medications, fluids, and blood products according to protocols and patients' needs. Communication: Effectively communicated with patients, their families, and the healthcare team, providing updates on patients' conditions, treatment plans, and prognosis.
  • Supervision and Teaching: Provide guidance to junior medical staff, medical students, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care and rotating through the department.
  • Continuing Education: Participate in relevant training, workshops, and conferences to stay updated on advances in anaesthesia techniques, patient safety, and pain management. Stay updated on the latest advancements in Paediatric medicine through participation in relevant training, conferences, and research activities.
  • Referred patients for X-rays and additional procedures to speed up diagnoses.
  • Performed detailed discharge planning tasks including preparing discharge summaries, ensuring cohesive handover of care.
  • Took thorough patient histories within 6-8 minutes average.

Medical insurance coordinator

NOVO Health Africa (HMO)
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2019 - 10.2020
  • Confirmed and update benefit coverage and preapproval for certain medical procedures such as surgery
  • Advised clients on coverage and claims to assist with informed decisions.
  • Built and managed effective internal and external relationships with all involved parties.
  • Escalated critical claims or complex situations to supervisor for review.
  • Managed large client portfolio, prioritising claims in line with complexity and demand.
  • Handled insurance queries from quotation stage to renewal.
  • Gathered customer information to assess coverage needs and recommend products.
  • Met with clients to assess insurance needs and answer policy questions.
  • Updated clients on changes and subsequent effects.
  • Maintained policies by calculating premiums and processing payments.
  • Communicated with customers to determine policy limits and degree of risk.
  • Reviewed new insurance products from carriers to determine suitability for client needs.
  • Kept up with changes in insurance markets to accurately answer client questions and give suitable recommendations.
  • Reviewed Insurance applications and processed approvals or denials.
  • Reviewed incoming medical claims for payment or denial
  • Managed and retained High Net Worth (HNW) clients for years by offering customised services to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Liaised between clients and medical service providers to progress customer claims.

Medical officer

Lifeforte Specialist Hospital
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and overall wellness initiatives.
  • Explained diagnoses, prognoses and expected treatment interventions to alleviate patient stress and increase understanding.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs and patient progress, working with healthcare teams to facilitate proper interventions.
  • Requested diagnostic tests to eliminate and identify specific conditions.
  • Performed simple to complex surgeries under the consultant supervision such as, Lumpectomy, appendectomy, herniorraphy e.t.c, dealing with over 10+ cases a day, as well as giving the necessary post up care
  • Managed different degrees of burns cases, also carried out wound debridment and wound dressing on over 50+ patient weekly.

Medical officer

College of Agriculture School Clinic
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and overall wellness initiatives.
  • Explained diagnoses, prognoses and expected treatment interventions to alleviate patient stress and increase understanding.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs and patient progress, working with healthcare teams to facilitate proper interventions.
  • Requested diagnostic tests to eliminate and identify specific conditions.
  • Administered medication in line with treatment plans.
  • Actioned public health campaigns to educate patients on current issues.
  • Attended health conventions to monitor product and service evolutions.

House officer

Central Hospital Warri
Warri, Delta, Nigeria
12.2015 - 11.2016
  • Attended medical rounds and case discussions, actively participating in clinical decision-making processes.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients under supervision, contributing to efficient healthcare delivery.
  • Responded to medical emergencies, demonstrating quick thinking and effective decision-making.
  • Facilitated patient and family education on medical conditions and treatment options.
  • Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to provide seamless transitions in medical care.
  • Safely prescribed and administered medications including analgesia, intravenous fluids and other oral medications
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, providing critical support to surgical teams.
  • Transferred patients to specialist health workers for ongoing medical support.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care continuity.
  • Conducted thorough medical histories and physical examinations, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses following treatment plans.
  • Compiled and maintained accurate patient records to support continuity of care.
  • Referred patients for specialist care in partner facilities.
  • Referred patients for X-rays and additional procedures to speed up diagnoses.
  • Performed detailed discharge planning tasks including preparing discharge summaries, ensuring cohesive handover of care
  • Specialised in managing and treating various peadiatric medical conditions.
  • Provided detailed referrals for specialist medical services.

Education

MBBS - Medicine & Surgery

University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State, Nigeria
09.2006 - 02.2015

Msc Public Health - Preventive Medicine

University of Sunderland
Sunderland
01.2022 - 02.2023

Skills

  • Advanced trauma life support (ATLS) & basic life support (BLS)
  • Rapid assessment & critical decision-making
  • Emergency procedures (intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement)
  • Acute medical & surgical emergency management
  • Leadership & teamwork in high-pressure environment
  • Patient communication & compassionate care
  • Strong dedication to emergency medicine,
  • Cannulation
  • Phlebotomy
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis
  • Case Management
  • Emergency prescriptions
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Clinic administration
  • Death certification
  • Blood sampling
  • Death verifications
  • TTOs and discharge summaries
  • Clinical judgement
  • IV drug preparation and administration
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Empathetic listening
  • Patient education
  • Records management
  • ECG conducting and interpretation
  • Patient counselling
  • Venepuncture
  • Arterial blood sampling
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Health services management
  • I am very confident about the skills stated above as I have not only used them but I have also taught medical students

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Teaching, writing

Accomplishments

I have a Youtube channel, were I give health tips

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Msc Public Health - Preventive Medicine

University of Sunderland
01.2022 - 02.2023

Medical officer

General Hospital Gbagada
10.2020 - 02.2024

Medical insurance coordinator

NOVO Health Africa (HMO)
06.2019 - 10.2020

Medical officer

Lifeforte Specialist Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019

Medical officer

College of Agriculture School Clinic
05.2017 - 04.2018

House officer

Central Hospital Warri
12.2015 - 11.2016

MBBS - Medicine & Surgery

University of Port Harcourt
09.2006 - 02.2015

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