Medical Practitioner with Research & Community Care Experience

Ifunanya Onyaka

Corona, New York

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Medical Practitioner

Medical Practitioner with extensive research experience surrounding inpatient and outpatient primary care. Developed a passion for community health and an unwavering commitment to bettering the lives and health of others. My blend of professional, clinical, and volunteer experiences has enabled me to apply process establishment & organization in every role and experience. Organization enables efficient communication gaps, needs, and outcomes for others to work towards the ultimate goal of finding solutions to difficult problems. Unique experiences around the personalization of patient care allow me to bring a diverse and dimensional perspective to a post-graduate residency program. Additional competencies include:

Research Analysis

Scientific Writing

Data Analysis

Project Planning

Grant Writing

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Research Coordination

Patient Communication

Health Counseling & Education

Education

Grand Canyon University – Phoenix, Arizona December 2021

M.SC. Healthcare Administration

Windsor Medical University – Canyon, Saint Kitts and Nevis April 2011

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Award: Medical Student Executive Council Award

Nnamdi Azikiwe University – Awka, Nigeria August 2005

B.S. Biology

Health Coach Institute-Health and Life Coach September2021

Voluntary Research

Northside Hospital – Atlanta, GA January 2017-December 2018

Clinical Research Coordinator

Collaborated with clinical staff to identify patients eligible for clinical trials and completed required follow-up and active patient monitoring per study protocol tracking issues in 10% less time.

Corresponded with patients and their families to provide education regarding investigational studies, and requirements of participation to assure that they are informed prior to obtaining written consent increasing patient satisfaction by 30%.

Documented all relevant clinical data, case report forms, and information in accordance with the study sponsor and all regulatory bodies reducing time spent by 4 hours/week.

Planned all activities pertinent to the specific clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, good clinical practices, and compliance with the protocol and regulatory agencies successfully treating 90% of patients.

Professional Experience

Atlanta Behavioral Care, PC – Smyrna, GA

Clinical Externship January 2019-December 2019

Promoted patient health by providing medical services, such as admitting and releasing patients, achieving 80% patient retention.

Assessed patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examination including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories attaining a 5-star patient satisfaction rating.

Composed options and courses of action for patient care to develop patient- management plans and implemented 100% of physician directives in a timely manner.

PACT Atlanta – Decatur, GA

Clinical Externship January 2018-December 2018

Evaluated patients by interviewing patient and family, conducting physical examinations, observing behaviors, reviewing medical history, interpreting psychological tests, and ordering laboratory tests reducing patient communication turnaround time to 24 hours.

Devised treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders and establishing treatment goals and methodologies complying with 100% of regulations.

Communicated progress toward goals with patients and provided instructions, utilized psychotherapeutic methods and medications, and monitored effect of medications commended for professionalism by physician.

Northside Hospital – Atlanta, GA

Clinical Externship January 2017-December 2017

Discovered abnormal conditions in 10% less time by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and laboratory studies and interpreting test results.

Performed therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections yielding 100% physician satisfaction.

Counseled 100+ patients by providing normal development information and counseling on emotional problems of daily living enhancing customer engagement by 20%.

Piedmont Hospital – Atlanta, GA January 2016-July 2016

Clinical Externship

Joined with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers to maintain interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress.

Supported physician and nurses in identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues boosting a physician’s efficiency by 20%.

Maintained historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, treatment events and writing summaries improving operational efficiencies by 15%.

Divine Restoration Home Health – Lithia springs, Ga JANUARY 2021-MARCH 2024

Home Health Administration

Oversee staff

Hire and manage Nurses and other health care staffs

Budgeting

Planning

Logistics and development

Department of Public health – Columbus, Georgia March 2024 -December 2025

Health educator

• Meet with people to assess their health needs

• Teach people about behaviors, such as lifestyle changes, that can improve their health

• Explain what treatment options are available to patients

• Outline what the treatment process would look like

• Serve as an ongoing resource for patients and/or clients

• Explore treatment plans based on factors like a person’s budget, schedule and health goals

Leadership & Community Involvement

American Red Cross – Marietta, GA July 2017-Present

Blood Donor Ambassador

Managed the hospitality experience by offering refreshments to donors, thanking them for their contribution, and alerting staff immediately if a donor shows signs of feeling unwell expanding donor participation by 20%.

Directed the reception process by ensuring each donor is warmly greeted and assisted with initial intake according to the appointment priority system increasing donor satisfaction by 30%.

Certifications

Certifications include Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), Basic Life Support Provider, Advanced Medical Certification (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS), Health and Life Coach (Health Coach Institute), Lean Continuous education (Emory University)

Care National Chat chaser and abstraction course completion (JAN 2025)

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