NNEDI ASADU

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Vaughan, Ontario

L4H 1Y2

475-***-****

PROFILE

Hands-on experience and clinical training as well as invested in community development and seeking the opportunity to be hired for the position. Team player with exceptional communication skills.

EDUCATION

MD Candidate

Saba University School of Medicine, MD March 2020

Saba, Dutch Carribbean

Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology September 2011- Present

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Class of 2015

Minor in Psychology

McMaster Entrance Scholarship (2011) for academic excellence in secondary school

Biology Academic Achievement Award (2012) for academic excellence in level 1 cell biology

Molecular Biology Discovery Certificate (2012) for participating in a molecular biology workshop

Technical and Lab skills include Gel Electrophoresis, Agarose Gel Plating, Western Blotting

Courses of Instruction include Animal Physiology, Microbiology, Evolution and Human Behaviour, Personality, Health and Diseases, Social Psychology

Honours and Awards

Alpha Omega Phi Honor’s society 2017

Biology Academic Achievement Award 2012

Molecular Biology Discovery Certificate 2012

McMaster Entrance Scholarship 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE

Student Mentor September 2016 – December 2017

Saba University School of Medicine, The Bottom, Bonaire, Sinistt Eustatius and Saba

Assigned to incoming medical students to provide assistance on academic work as well as provide assistance with adjusting to life on the island .

Teaching Assistant September 2016-December 2017

Saba University School of Medicine, The Bottom, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Courses: Human Anatomy, Systems and Diseases II (Neurology and Psychiatry), Biochemistry

Held teaching sessions in the anatomy and neuroanatomy laboratories and conducted mock examinations to help students prepare for their block exams

Community Advisor

Residence Life, McMaster University Hamilton, ON September 2013 – April 2015

Demonstrated initiative and organization skills in creating monthly events for a community of 50 first- year undergraduates

Chaired monthly community meetings in the common area for 50 first- year undergraduates

Directed first-year undergraduates to specific resources available to them within the university

Provided a detailed update on the happenings within the community during biweekly meetings with the Residence Manager

Encouraged and listened to my students and my team of 25 upper year students in regards to increasing efficiency of the attendance to endorse programs by residence life leading to improved participation within the community

Effectively managed conflicts that arose within the community

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Student Government Secretary January 2017-April 2017

Saba University School Of Medicine, THE BOTTOM, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Responsible for organizing and ensuring a smooth transition between weekly meetings

Responsible for updating the Dean and student body as to items discusses in the meeting

Organised fundraisers for local charities on the island

Physician’s Assistant

E.C.W.A Hospital Egbe, Kogi, Nigeria July 2015 – August 2015

Accompanied the consultant physician on morning rounds daily

Served as a scribe to the consultant physician whenever necessary

Assisted the consultant physician in creating the schedule for resident doctors

Facilitated a public awareness presentation for the locals at Egbe

Assisted the nurses in taking the vital signs of out-patients

Followed the consultant physicians, as well as some residents in seeing out-patients

H.E.L.P Assistant

Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, ON May 2014 - Present

Initiated conversations with the patients above 70 years for the purpose of preventing delirium

Offered assistance each patient within my capabilities

Efficiently recorded the patient trends in the H.E.L.P binder after every shift

Volunteer MacServe

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON February 2014 - February 2014

Attended workshops on how to be an ally for people in marginalized groups

Carefully sorted foods out into different categories at various community centers

Prepared lunch for approximately 50 elementary school children

Learning and Fun Tutor

Welcome Inn Community Centre, Hamilton, ON September 2012 – April 2013

Tutored and assisted a young girl of age 7 with homework

Facilitated games between small groups of 5 children

Filled out a detailed report on the trends as observed with regards to my mentee

Physician’s Assistant

Federal Hospital Garki, Abuja, Nigeria July 2012-July 2012

Interacted with patients during the morning rounds

Precisely took the vital signs of every patient who came to see the physician

Recorded the diagnosis of patients into the database

Assisted the lab technicians in blood work and analysis

Assisted the surgeon in the surgery room

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

MacAfricans

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON September 2011 – April 2015 Executive

Actively participated in the organization and planning of our annual show,

Afro-fest for 700 people

Acted as the representative of the club in functions held off-campus

Recruited members through networking and discussion at various places on campus

Helped organize annual workshop, Afrocentric Ideals for 60 students

Choreographed dance routines for a group of 12 members

GLITR (Giving Life in The Rural)

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON September 2013 – April 2015

Held fundraisers to fund medications for refugee clinics in Hamilton

Helped purchase and package care packages for expecting mothers in women’s shelter

Organized bake sales alongside my team members for Good Shepherd Hamilton

Helped organize a clothing drive for Living rock, Hamilton

SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and working knowledge of Excel

Competent working with statistical software such as Minitab

Successfully completed WHMIS, AODA and EOHSS safety training course

Proficient in using software programs such as Residence Portals, StarRez

Certified HCP/CPR training

Fluent in verbal and written Igbo

References available on request

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