Sorrentina Awala
Knoxville
Summary
As a dedicated and lifelong learning physician, I bring diverse experience in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. I'm skilled in developing evidence-based treatment plans, collaborating with healthcare teams, and interpreting radiology images, including ultrasound. With expertise in clinical support, patient care coordination, and EMR systems, I deliver comprehensive care that prioritizes patient well-being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HCS Clinical Support Specialist
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh
07.2023 - Current
- Resolved technical issues for Epic EHR systems, optimizing workflows to ensure seamless clinical operations.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to implement effective Epic configurations.
- Conducted training sessions for healthcare professionals to enhance proficiency in Epic applications.
- Identified inefficiencies in workflows, implementing tailored solutions for improved documentation accuracy.
- Partnered with stakeholders to analyze requirements and translate them into actionable Epic workflows.
Clinical Clerkship
SOUTH ATLANTA RADIOLOGY
Atlanta
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Applied diagnostic imaging expertise to interpret a variety of radiological studies, accurately identifying normal anatomy and clinically significant abnormalities in daily cases.
- Utilized ACR Appropriateness Criteria and other decision-making tools to select appropriate imaging studies, optimizing patient outcomes, and resource utilization.
- Communicated radiological findings effectively using standardized terminology, fostering clear collaboration with radiologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Gained hands-on experience with preparation, risks, costs, and follow-up care associated with radiological procedures, ensuring comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Developed a systematic approach to image interpretation, enabling consistent recognition of common, clinically important diagnoses across multiple imaging modalities.
Physician Preceptorship /Clinical Externship
DREXEL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Philadelphia
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations, including eliciting detailed medical histories, and performing accurate physical examinations, to support effective diagnostic processes.
- Developed reasoned differential diagnoses and formulated diagnostic plans by integrating patient data, lab results, and imaging studies into clinical decision-making.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and preceptors to provide patient-centered care, ensuring compassionate communication and informed healthcare decisions.
- Presented weekly clinical cases with evidence-based solutions, incorporating feedback from preceptors to enhance diagnostic and treatment strategies.
- Gained in-depth knowledge of the American healthcare system, including insurance structures, regulatory frameworks, and healthcare delivery nuances, to inform future medical practice.
Epic at Elbow Support Analyst
HEALTHRISE/ ETTAIN GROUP/ HCTEC
SouthField
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Delivered real-time technical and clinical support to physicians, nurses, and front desk staff during the Epic EMR go-live phase, ensuring seamless system integration and uninterrupted workflows.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for clinical staff on the Epic EMR system's functionality, fostering high levels of user proficiency, and ensuring effective system adoption.
- Documented and tracked system performance, data communication transactions, and issue resolution activities, creating a detailed record to support continuous system improvement and troubleshooting.
- Provided dedicated 'at-elbow' support, guiding staff through system navigation, addressing technical challenges, and minimizing disruptions during critical care delivery times.
- Assisted in the successful implementation and deployment of Epic EMR systems, contributing to the optimization of clinical workflows, and enhancing overall healthcare delivery processes.
General Practitioner (GP)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER/WUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Abuja
07.2010 - 11.2019
- Provided comprehensive patient care, focusing on the management of varying disease conditions..
- Diagnosed chronic diseases through evidence-based practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients continuously while prescribing medications and therapies to maintain safety.
- Referenced specialists to coordinate multidisciplinary care for holistic patient management.
- Operated ultrasound equipment for precise diagnoses across all body systems and assisted in various radiological procedures.
- Addressed patient inquiries professionally while explaining examination processes clearly.
- Authored detailed interpretive reports of radiologic examinations to enhance clinical decisions.
Education
M.D. - MEDICINE
Kursk State Medical University
Russian Federation06.2010
Skills
- Patient evaluation and examination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Diagnostic imaging and documentation
- Technical support and regulations
- Effective communication
- Data analysis and optimization
- Healthcare ethics and practice
- Telemedicine proficiency
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Attention to detail and management
- Clinical judgment and counseling
- Condition diagnosis and test explanation
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Basic Life Support for healthcare Provider, 02/01/24 - 02/01/26
- Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health, 07/01/19
- High Value Care: Diagnostic Processes, 05/01/24
- Opioids Crisis: Prescribing Opioids, 05/01/24
Timeline
Clinical Clerkship
SOUTH ATLANTA RADIOLOGY
06.2024 - 07.2024
Physician Preceptorship /Clinical Externship
DREXEL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
05.2024 - 06.2024
HCS Clinical Support Specialist
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
07.2023 - Current
Epic at Elbow Support Analyst
HEALTHRISE/ ETTAIN GROUP/ HCTEC
01.2020 - 06.2024
General Practitioner (GP)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER/WUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL
07.2010 - 11.2019
M.D. - MEDICINE
Kursk State Medical University
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