Matthew Ewa Etika
Luton,Central Bedfordshire
Summary
Highly skilled medical professional with extensive expertise in toxicology, resuscitation techniques, and adherence to professional ethical guidelines. Demonstrates proficiency in major incident training, phlebotomy techniques, and acute respiratory treatment, ensuring effective triage coordination and psychiatric crisis intervention. Committed to ethical practice and adept at analgesia administration and emergency resuscitation, showcasing adaptability in high-pressure situations. Recognised for sepsis recognition and response, pain management, and neurological assessment within a collaborative medical teamwork environment. Career goals include advancing decision-making accuracy and enhancing communication skills to optimise medication administration and emergency procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Clinical Support Worker
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
10.2024 - Current
- Participated in daily ward rounds
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to provide optimal patient care.
- Adhered strictly to NHS healthcare policies and protocols, upholding high standards of practice.
- Participated in relevant mandatory training sessions regularly, maintaining up-to-date knowledge.
- Contributed proactively towards team meetings for development of effective care strategies.
- Managed documentation accurately, contributing to seamless patient record-keeping processes.
- Provided Teamwork support to both Doctors and Nurses in care of patients
- Carried out regular observations and routine checks, ensuring timely interventions when required.
- Upheld respect and dignity whilst delivering sensitive care services.
- Updated patient files and medical records using Nerve Centre
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Adhered strictly to healthcare policies and protocols, upholding high standards of practice.
Senior Medical Officer
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
Calabar , Calabar Municipal
08.2014 - 10.2023
- Clinically assess all new arrivals to accident and emergency department.
- Minor cuts, Traffic accidents, Strokes, Heart attacks, Self-harm, Alcohol and drug-related ailments,
- Utilised advanced resuscitation techniques during emergency situations, saving countless lives.
- Provided immediate, life-saving care to patients, ensuring swift recovery.
- Implemented aggressive therapeutic interventions for critically injured or ill patients, significantly improving survival rates.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control policies minimising cross-contamination risks in ER department.
- Trained junior residents and medical students on emergency medicine principles and practices, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Attended mandatory training sessions regularly updating knowledge base frequently.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Documented all patient interactions meticulously adhering to data protection laws.
- Assessed critical patients upon arrival, facilitating prompt treatment decisions.
- Administered medications safely and appropriately as per established protocols whilst maintaining quality of care.
- Managed challenging clinical scenarios utilising evidence-based practice skills promoting optimal patient care.
- Applied splints and casts proficiently aiding in quick recovery of orthopaedic injuries.
- Evaluated patients, obtained medical history and performed physical examinations to develop differential diagnoses.
- Ordered and analysed diagnostic tests and imaging to address wide-ranging conditions and treatment options.
- Ordered specific and general diagnostic tests to determine patient conditions.
- Interpreted laboratory results and diagnostic tests to diagnose medical conditions.
- Completed basic surgical procedures to address minor issues and reduce need for invasive procedures.
- Trained and guided nurses in emergency room procedures to reduce medication errors.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services based on individual needs.
Clinical Programme Advisor
AIDS PRIVENTION INITIATIVE OF NIGERIA
Abuja, ABUJA MUNICIPAL
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Activation of Primary and Secondary Health Facilities to provide PMTCT, EID and Adult ART services, working with the Government stakeholders and facility owners
- Provide technical and programmatic support as well as implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on coordination of the APIN PEPFAR and APIN GF sites
- Assist in the coordination, implementation and reporting of all components related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS and report to the Program Coordinator
- Assist in ongoing collaborations with the GON/USG and other partners to train, monitor and evaluate ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB, OVC and other care and support programmes in Nigeria, using international best practices.
- Working closely with other members of the Global Fund team to promote the documentation of best practices and sharing of experiences in ART (Adult, paediatrics) HIV/TB. PMTCT services and Community HIV services
- Render clinical, technical and program planning assistance to all APIN Global Fund sites
- Monitor clinical activities at APIN sites and render report on findings, making recommendations as appropriate
Community Health Specialist
Family Health International360
Calabar Nigeria
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Advised on public health issues within local communities, contributing to overall wellbeing.
- Fostered a positive environment within the team, improving productivity.
- Kept abreast with latest medical research to provide updated care.
- Collaborated with medical teams, enhancing teamwork in the hospital and community settings.
- Training of healthcare staff for integrated healthcare delivery
Specialty Trainee Doctor Psychiatry
Psychiatric Hospital Calabar
Calabar , Nigeria
12.2007 - 03.2010
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including history-taking, mental state examination (MSE), and risk assessments.
- Diagnose and formulate management plans for psychiatric conditions such as: Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, Depression and mood disorders, Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, Personality disorders, Substance misuse
- Neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, autism), Dementia and cognitive impairments
- Delivered high-quality patient care under supervision of seasoned doctors.
- Prepared detailed case reports following strict medical guidelines.
- Attended various medical workshops to broaden knowledge base.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
- Manage psychiatric emergencies, including acute agitation, self-harm, and suicidal ideation
- Collaborated with Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
- Work closely with nurses, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Attended and contributed to MDT meetings, ward rounds, and care planning meetings (CPA reviews)
Education
PLAB 2 - MEDICINE
PRIVATE/ACADEMY STUDY
Manchester 10.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) - MEDICINE
Medical College, University of Calabar
Nigeria 03.1997 - 09.2004
Skills
- Toxicology knowledge
- Resuscitation techniques
- Professional ethical guidelines adherence
- Major incident training
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Acute respiratory treatment
- Triage coordination
- Psychiatric crisis intervention
- Ethical practice
- Analgesia administration
- Emergency resuscitation
- Adaptability in high-pressure situations
- Blood drawing
- Sepsis recognition and response
- Pain management
- Medical teamwork
- Decision-Making accuracy
- Neurological assessment
- Communication skills
- Medication Administration
- Emergency procedures
Certification
Full GMC Registration
References
References available upon request.
TRAININGS
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) JULY 2025
SEPSIS November 2022
Timeline
Clinical Support Worker
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
10.2024 - Current
PLAB 2 - MEDICINE
PRIVATE/ACADEMY STUDY
10.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Medical Officer
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
08.2014 - 10.2023
Clinical Programme Advisor
AIDS PRIVENTION INITIATIVE OF NIGERIA
02.2012 - 07.2014
Community Health Specialist
Family Health International360
03.2009 - 01.2012
Specialty Trainee Doctor Psychiatry
Psychiatric Hospital Calabar
12.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) - MEDICINE
Medical College, University of Calabar
03.1997 - 09.2004
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