Nelson Okoh
Carterville
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated physician with extensive experience at SIH Medical Group, excelling in patient management and critical care. Proven ability to develop treatment plans and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to continuous learning and evidence-based practice, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through comprehensive care and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nocturnist
SIH Medical Group
Carbondale
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Managed overnight admissions from Emergency Department, ensuring timely evaluations and initiation of appropriate care.
- Executed detailed handoffs from day hospitalists, enhancing continuity and safety of patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and consulting specialists to develop and implement individualized management plans.
- Provided care in an open ICU setting, including basic critical care management and monitoring.
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned inpatient census, managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Coordinated patient admissions, clinical management, and discharge planning, optimizing continuity and quality of care.
Resident
Internal Medicine Residency
Toms River
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Performed physical examinations, diagnosed illnesses, created treatment plans, prescribed medications, and monitored patients' progress throughout their hospital stay.
- Collaborated with nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care, improving communication, information exchange, and coordination within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Engaged in continuous learning to expand medical knowledge and clinical skills by collaborating with attending physicians and specialists, attending lectures, seminars, and conferences to integrate latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices into patient care.
- Refined professional judgment and ethical decision-making skills while balancing patient medical needs with respect for autonomy and individual values, ensuring optimal care and patient outcomes.
- Rotated through diverse clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient environments, to manage various patient scenarios.
Cardiology Elective
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with cardiology fellows, medicine residents, and attendings in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients with diverse cardiovascular conditions, directly contributing to patient outcomes.
- Observed and actively participated in cardiac procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.
- Facilitated discussions on the latest research and evidence-based practices in cardiology, promoting critical thinking and enhancing the application of evidence-based medicine in patient care.
- Strengthened communication skills through interactions with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, fostering teamwork and improving patient experience within the cardiology department.
- Engaged in journal clubs, ECG conferences, ECHO conferences, fellow presentations, and M&M conferences.
Cardiology Elective
Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Performed physical examinations, interpreted cardiac diagnostic tests (e.g., ECG, echocardiogram), and managed cardiovascular symptoms and emergencies of patients admitted to cardiology consult services.
- Managed care for critically ill patients in CCU, focusing on post cardiac arrest recovery, heart failure, and complex cardiac arrhythmias.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with diverse cardiovascular conditions, collaborating effectively with cardiology fellows, medicine residents, and attending physicians.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans for cardiac patients, addressing medical management and intervention procedures.
- Networked with cardiologists to explore career paths in cardiology.
Intern
Jonas Garcia & Associates
Houston
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Formulated differential diagnosis and developed an assessment and treatment plan based on patient evaluations.
- Created detailed clinical notes on patient encounters to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Obtained patient history and performed physical examinations on 4-5 patients daily, contributing to comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted ECG acquisition and analysis to support patient diagnosis and monitoring.
- Delivered an oral presentation on Heart Failure, enhancing knowledge sharing among peers.
- Participated in virtual conferences hosted by The Houston Methodist, focusing on Internal Medicine and Cardiology advancements.
Intern
Houston Methodist Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Performed detailed histories and physical exams, presenting cases with diagnostic findings and treatment plans during morning rounds to attending physicians.
- Documented patient records in EPIC system, recommending lab tests and prescribing medications to support patient care.
- Participated in weekly internal medicine grand rounds to enhance medical knowledge.
Education
Internal Medicine Residency -
Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center
Toms River, NJ07-2024
M.D. -
University of Debrecen Medical School
Hungary12.2020
Skills
- Physical examinations
- ECG interpretation
- Patient management
- Treatment planning
- Critical care
- Team collaboration
- Effective documentation - EPIC & Cerner trained
- Evidence-based practice
- Continuous learning
Affiliations
- American College of Physicians, 2020-Present
- American College of Cardiology, 2021-Present
Conference Papers
- CHOLESTEROL EMBOLIZATION SYNDROME AMONG PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME POST-PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION, Oseiwe, B.E., Iriagbonse, A., Safiriyu, I., Ademola, A., Oluwole, S.A., Abiodun, B.I., Olayinka, I.A., Okoh, N., Lukan, A., Olwafisayo, S.F., Oladipo, O., Babayale, O., Hawa, O.A., American Heart Association, Boston, 11/15/21
- DIFFERENCES IN CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF) IN CHINA AND WESTERN COHORTS, Okoh, N., Lali, M., Pominov, S., Dikengil, C., Yosry, N., Vanjarapu, J.M., Kata, P., Elsabaawy, M., Iglesias, I.J., CHEST, 10/18/22
Honors And Awards
- Honors and Deans List (tuition scholarship), 2014-2020
- Resident of the Month, 05/01/22
- Resident Researcher of The Year, 2021/2022
Languages
English, Native
Publications
ENDOVASCULAR VENOUS INTERVENTIONS – A STATE-OF-THE-ART REVIEW, Garba, R.S., Demilade, S.A., Adedokun, S.D., Onoriede, K., Markson, F., Bolaji, O., Ezeh, E.O., Okoh, N., Abubakar, A.S., Baldawi, H., Davis, A., Bob-Manuel, T., Current Problems in Cardiology, 48, 3, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101534
Community Service
- New Covenant Church Educational Committee, Student Mentor/Tutor, Debrecen, Hungary, 09/01/14, 12/01/20
- Baheya Breast Cancer Foundation, Student Volunteer, Giza, Egypt, 08/01/17, 09/01/17
Hobbies and Interests
- Mindfulness, meditation and spirituality
- Martial arts (Kickboxing and Jiujitsu)
- Creative Writing
- Cooking
Usmle
Step 1 - 243
Step 2 - 258
OET - Passed
Step 3 - 222
Research
Treatment-free remission in patients with CML, University of Debrecen Medical School, Hungary, Peter Batar, MD, Conducted research on treatment-free remission in patients with CML.
Timeline
Nocturnist
SIH Medical Group
10.2024 - 02.2026
Cardiology Elective
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
Cardiology Elective
Einstein Medical Center
05.2023 - 06.2023
Resident
Internal Medicine Residency
06.2021 - 06.2024
Intern
Jonas Garcia & Associates
06.2020 - 07.2020
Intern
Houston Methodist Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2020
Internal Medicine Residency -
Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center
M.D. -
University of Debrecen Medical School