Nneoma Peter-Ikechukwu Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Resuscitation of all infants born at the hospital and providing immediate neonatal care as required• Actively involved in the assessment and clinical examination of infants born or transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit• Detailed history-taking and completion of admission orders or discharge summaries• Ordering select diagnostic and therapeutic interventions as needed for hospitalized babies• Responding to consultations of newborns in the emergency rooms and… Show more • Resuscitation of all infants born at the hospital and providing immediate neonatal care as required• Actively involved in the assessment and clinical examination of infants born or transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit• Detailed history-taking and completion of admission orders or discharge summaries• Ordering select diagnostic and therapeutic interventions as needed for hospitalized babies• Responding to consultations of newborns in the emergency rooms and postpartum wards• Assessing and providing continuous medical care to neonates admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit• Perform medical procedures including insertion of central lines, intubation and lumbar puncture as needed in the acute management of babies Show less

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Assisted physicians in history-taking and physical examination of patients• Carried out clinical diagnostic testing such as urinalysis and pregnancy tests• Conducted pelvic examinations and obtained pap smear• Performed therapeutic measures such as suturing of lacerations, wart treatments and vaccination• Prepared referral letters for patients to specialist physicians• Assessed work-related injuries for the workers’ compensation board

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Cared for children with special need in their hoes by administering prescribed medications and feeds through a G-tube• As required, ensured that the airway was always open and that vital signs remained stable using a monitor• Assisted chronically ill patients in their day-to day activities while helping them maintain their independence• Assisted recently discharged patients recuperate optimally in their homes

Aba, Nigeria

- Engaged in day-to-day medical consultation with patients and prescription of drugs with referrals to specialized hospitals- Administered basic and advanced life support at emergency and trauma units; sutured wounds and splinted fractures as needed- Resuscitated asphyxiated newborns from labour room or theatre, and onward transfer to neonatal units- Cared for premature babies in intensive care unit by performing activities such as exchange blood transfusion and incubator care-… Show more - Engaged in day-to-day medical consultation with patients and prescription of drugs with referrals to specialized hospitals- Administered basic and advanced life support at emergency and trauma units; sutured wounds and splinted fractures as needed- Resuscitated asphyxiated newborns from labour room or theatre, and onward transfer to neonatal units- Cared for premature babies in intensive care unit by performing activities such as exchange blood transfusion and incubator care- Managed women from conception to puerperium including running antenatal clinics, assisting with difficult deliveries, and vacuum aspiration in incomplete abortion Show less

Osun, Nigeria

While visiting various remote areas in Osun State, Nigeria, I worked in the following capacities- Raised awareness on the importance of participating in and completing immunization programs- Educated mothers on the advantages of exclusive breastfeeding- Sensitized women on the prevention of common diseases such as applying proper sanitary practices against diarrhea and skin infections, use of mosquito nets, and diapers- Advised on the benefits of family planning, methods… Show more While visiting various remote areas in Osun State, Nigeria, I worked in the following capacities- Raised awareness on the importance of participating in and completing immunization programs- Educated mothers on the advantages of exclusive breastfeeding- Sensitized women on the prevention of common diseases such as applying proper sanitary practices against diarrhea and skin infections, use of mosquito nets, and diapers- Advised on the benefits of family planning, methods available, and encouraged further visits to nearby health centers Show less

Uyo, Nigeria

- Day-to-day management of out/in patients and prescription of drugs with referrals where needed- Ran retroviral clinic which involved counselling of patients and their partners followed by treatments when they’re well-motivated- Counselled expectant women on the importance of prevention of vertical transfer of HIV to their unborn babies- Treated opportunistic infections in retroviral patients

- Under supervision, interned in the 4 major areas of medicine which include Internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and paediatrics