Ada Nwalegu
Stephenville,Canada
Summary
Healthcare professional with robust background in family medicine, prepared for impactful contributions in clinical setting. Known for collaborative teamwork and consistently achieving positive patient outcomes. Proficient in diagnostic evaluations and patient-centered care, adapting to evolving healthcare needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Physician
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Stephenville, NL
09.2021 - Current
- 24 - 48 hours Hospitalist coverage in STRH.
- Involved in double physician ER coverage in STRH.
- Manage chronic conditions effectively, monitoring progress and adjusting treatments as necessary for improved quality of life in BSG Family care team.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives designed to optimize service delivery processes and promote positive outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers alike in the BSG Family care Team.
- Consults and coordinates patient care with other physicians, pharmacists and specialists in NL Health facilities.
- Participates in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for patients on 24-hour basis in STRH.
Family physician
Maitama district Hospital
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Working Clinic, ER double coverage, and 24 hours Hospitalist Calls
Family physician
Dawaki Medical Center
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Working Clinic hours 40 hours per week
Family physician
Defense Headquarters Medical Center
Mogadishu, Abuja, Nigeria
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Working 24 hours call for hospitalist, ER outpatients and ER department (double coverage)
Education
Postgraduate Medical training - Family Medicine
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
Cross River State, Nigeria01.2012
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
College of Medicine, Ebonyi State University
Abakaliki, Nigeria 04.2011
Skills
- Minor surgical procedures
- Patient treatment planning
- Patient examinations
- Acute illness treatment
- Quality improvement
- Telemedicine proficiency
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
Certification
- Certification examination in Family Medicine ( in lieu)
- Advance Cardiovascular life support (November 2023)
- Basic Life Support ( March 2025)
- Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (2021)
- Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (2011 – Present)
- National Assessment Collaboration Examination (Sept. 2019)
- Medical Council of Canada, Qualifying Exams Part 1 (April 2019)
Affiliations
- Member Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA)
- Member College of Family Physicians of Canada ( CFPC)
- Member College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL)
- Member Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
- Member Long range Family Practice Network, NL
Languages
English
Full Professional
Continuing Medical Education
1. Getting your patients back to work: Work disability prevention for Clinicans. with Workplace Nl- ongoing
2. Practice 360 integrated Heart failure Clinical Practice Guidelines: March, 2025
Timeline
Family Physician
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
09.2021 - Current
Family physician
Maitama district Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2018
Family physician
Dawaki Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Family physician
Defense Headquarters Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
Postgraduate Medical training - Family Medicine
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
College of Medicine, Ebonyi State University