Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Onyekonwu

Daily consultation at the Thompson Walk in Clinic and sometimes at nearby rural communities, while maintaining high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and review of cases with preceptor leading to a satisfactory and compassionate care plan.

• Administered or prescribed treatments.
• Specialty referrals for optimized patient care
• Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
• Advocated for patient needs during insurance negotiations, ensuring fair coverage of necessary treatments and supporting overall health goals.
• Educated patients on various lifestyle choices that could positively influence their overall well-being, such as diet modifications or exercise regimens.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective follow-up procedures and coordinating with specialists.
• Assisted healthcare professionals in providing high-quality treatment to patients, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational, and financial questions.
• Coordinated referrals from primary care physicians to specialists as needed for comprehensive patient management plans.
• Performs minor procedures like ear syringing, wound dressing, wart freezing, suture removal.

• Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
• Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
• Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
• Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Clinical Assistant.
• Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
• Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.
• Promoted preventive healthcare measures by administering vaccinations and conducting routine screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
• Streamlined patient intake process, significantly reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to Privacy regulations.

• Provided support and guidance for resident youth, utilizing Trauma-informed care.
• Ensured that every resident felt involved in their care plan.
• Daily proper documentation of every interactions with youth.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Contributed to a positive clinic environment by exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
• Measured patient pulse oximetry.

• Experience dealing with individuals of different cultural and non-government services within the region and providing housing support using my knowledge of Housing First principles in my day to day work
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
• Ensuring proper safety and wellness of residents
• Providing direction and patient centered individual plans based on mental health and housing needs
• Offer motivational interviews by using the stages of change and a harm reduction approach
• Advocating for client's individual needs and appropriate referrals to ensure their stay at the emergency shelter is a positive experience
• Worked independently and collaboratively as a team to provide housing support
• Ensured accurate record are kept by maintaining resident's confidentiality using HIFIS
• Attending to the needs of the homeless shelter residents, including preparing meals while maintaining the shelters upkeep
• Assisted clients with providing transportation to appointments and other program related activities
• Ensured residents attend scheduled day activities, appointments and interviews
• Assisted residents to establish links with mental health crisis clinics, vocational, educational, financial, substance abuse prevention and transportation resources as needed
• Worked comfortably in an aggressive environment with over 50 beds in a shared space and an ability to deescalate a crisis situation
• Admitting residents within the region by referrals or direct walk-ins

• Strong commitment to supporting individuals in becoming more involved in their communities
• Providing individuals with developmental, physical disabilities and aggressive behaviors the right support they need to thrive within the community
• Implementing various behavioral support plans and activities for clients
• Effective communication while working as a team between client, staff, families, social agencies, and medical professionals
• Provide emotional support to those with emotional and behavioral difficulties
• Administration of medications
• Accompany clients to their respective appointments and communicate effectively with medical professionals and relay any new information to fellow staff and supervisor
• Deescalating crisis situations (NCI trained)

• Assisted geriatric patients with activities of daily living
• Following the care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings
• Assisting clients with ambulation, positioning and transferring
• Providing total personal care such as incontinence, toileting, bathing and perineal care
• Assisting with eating, dressing and grooming

• Company Overview: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
• Volunteered my services to the NYSC secretariat during the 2018 Batch B Orientation camp for 3 weeks, during which I worked together with other health care professionals
• We offered free medical consults, screening, and managed the available drugs and screening kit supplies diligently for the duration of the camp
• My responsibilities also included working with children and their families to create individual treatment plans to help them get back on track to go home
• Establish community aware and coping strategies for individuals dealing with alcohol and substance use disorder
• Port Harcourt, Nigeria

• Company Overview: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
• In my position as a Medical Officer, I carried out both Outpatient and ward duties, which involved daily consult and bedside management respectively
• Helped clients to develop positive coping skills to avoid relapses and further damage to their lives
• Educated clients on how to achieve personal goals by providing encouragement and feedback during their detoxification treatment
• Managed individuals and groups programs for over 500 patients addressing adverse behaviors related to drug and alcohol misuse
• Port Harcourt, Nigeria

• Company Overview: Abuja, Nigeria
• Participated in various Health outreach programs, where we offered free health screenings, consultations and drug dispensation
• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified other health care professionals of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
• Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
• Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
• Provided crisis interventions as needed and ensure patient confidentiality
• Assessed individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples
• Provided patients and their family members with information within the community about addiction issues and about available resources and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary
• Abuja, Nigeria

• Company Overview: Awka, Nigeria
• During my paid internship, I had rotations in the departments of Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology
• During my rotations, I carried out various ward and outpatient management plans under the supervision of my consultants
• Duties involved drug dispensation, blood transfusion, and collection of laboratory samples for testing
• I also took part in a number of health seminars and outreach programs in the surrounding rural community
• Responded to potential suicide and emergency situation in the Emergency department
• Assisted patients with housing and linkage to medical resources, community services such as senior citizen centers, orphanage homes, funding resources and subsidized care by appropriate referral to social workers
• Skilled in the treatment of individuals with substance use challenges who also have co-occurring mental health illness and trauma histories
• Performing different types of therapy which includes Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical therapy etc
• Familiarity with the human service agencies and criminal justice system
• Training and experience providing psychiatric services to a diverse population in Nigeria
• Considerable knowledge of types and symptoms of mental, emotional and substance use disorders
• Analyzing psychological data, drawing conclusions and making appropriate referrals within the community
• Providing individual, group and family psychotherapy
• Engaging and educating families in family psychotherapy of children newly diagnosed with autism, ADHD, gender dysphoria, conduct disorders who have challenges dealing with their children and clinical diagnosis
• This education includes how to manage difficult situations, and provide a safe environment, how to deescalate a crisis situation, knowledge of care giver burnout and what to do including provision of resources for families within the community
• Coordinated with other health-care professionals to conduct community seminars and informative lectures for increasing awareness about various mental health and behavioral disorders
• Awka, Nigeria