Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Interests
Courses attended
Postgraduate dissertation
AWARDS
Journal Publications
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Sylvaline Nwizu

Canton

Summary

Developed critical leadership and medical skills in high-pressure, team-oriented environment. Expertise in coordinating medical care and managing personnel effectively. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Experienced with diagnosing and treating wide range of medical conditions to ensure patient wellness. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop individualized treatment plans and manage patient care. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with medical teams to optimize clinical outcomes.

Experienced with providing comprehensive pediatric care, ensuring children receive optimal health management. Utilizes patient-centered approach to address wide array of medical conditions. Knowledge of advanced diagnostic procedures and effective treatment planning.

Diligent with background in providing compassionate care to individuals. Known for fostering supportive environment and assisting with daily living activities to enhance client well-being. Demonstrated ability to manage medication schedules and maintain open communication with medical professionals and families.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Manor Lake
Woodstock, GA
05.2026 - Current
  • Provided personalized care and assistance to residents, enhancing comfort and safety in daily activities.
  • Developed meaningful relationships with residents, promoting emotional well-being and social engagement.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
  • Implemented initiatives to improve resident satisfaction through feedback collection and activity planning.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.

Consultant Paediatrician

One Health Medical Center
Lagos
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Oversee the medical officers in the hospital.
  • Mentor the nurses and the Medical officers
  • Examine infants, adolescents, and young adults to evaluate their growth and development.
  • Gather and document patients' medical histories.
  • Evaluate patients to diagnose injuries, illnesses, and developmental problems.
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and X-rays, to gather medical information and reach a diagnosis.
  • Prescribe or administer treatments, such as medications, vaccinations, and other therapies
  • Diagnosed and treated various pediatric conditions using evidence-based practices.
  • Educated parents on child health, nutrition, and preventive care strategies.

Consultant Paediatrician

The Premier Specialist’ Medical Centre
01.2010 - 01.2023
  • Oversee the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU)
  • Oversee the medical officers in the hospital.
  • Mentor the nurses and the Medical officers
  • Responsible for the Sickle cell clinic and the liaison between the hospital and Dr. Guarav of the BMT unit of Apollo Hospital India.
  • Monitoring the patients post- BMT
  • Examine infants, adolescents, and young adults to evaluate their growth and development.
  • Gather and document patients' medical histories.
  • Evaluate patients to diagnose injuries, illnesses, and developmental problems.
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and X-rays, to gather medical information and reach a diagnosis.
  • Prescribe or administer treatments, such as medications, vaccinations, and other therapies.

Consultant Paediatrician/Deputy Medical Director

Deseret International Hospital Lagos
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Examine infants, adolescents, and young adults to evaluate their growth and development.
  • Evaluate patients to diagnose injuries, illnesses, and developmental problems.
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and X-rays, to gather medical information and reach a diagnosis.
  • Prescribe or administer treatments, such as medications, vaccinations, and other therapies.
  • Gather and document patients' medical histories.
  • Advise patients and their families on proper diet, exercise, and disease prevention and treatment.
  • Discuss procedures and test results with patients and their families or guardians.

Consultant Paediatrician

Parkland Specialist Hospital, Lagos
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Examine infants, adolescents, and young adults to evaluate their growth and development.
  • Evaluate patients to diagnose injuries, illnesses, and developmental problems.
  • Order, perform, and interpretation of diagnostic tests, such as lab work and X-rays, to gather medical information and reach a diagnosis.
  • Prescribes and administer treatments, such as medications, vaccinations, and other therapies.
  • Gather and document patients' medical histories.
  • Advise patients and their families on proper diet, exercise, and disease prevention and treatment.
  • Discuss procedures and test results with patients and their families or guardians.
  • Track patients' conditions over time and adjusts treatments as needed.
  • Document diagnoses and medical impressions for record-keeping and billing purposes Perform rounds at hospital to check on patients unable to visit office.
  • Manage nursing staff and delegates tasks appropriately. Refer patients to paediatric specialists as needed.

Resident Doctor

Lagos University Teaching Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Gather essential and accurate information about the patient using the following clinical skills:
  • Medical interviewing
  • Physical examination
  • Diagnostic studies
  • Developmental assessment
  • Make informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions based on patient information, current scientific evidence, and clinical judgment:
  • Use effective and appropriate clinical problem-solving skills.
  • Understand the limits of one's knowledge and expertise.
  • Use consultants and referrals appropriately.
  • Develop and carry out patient care management plans.
  • Prescribe and perform competently all medical procedures considered essential for the scope of practice. Counsel patients and families:
  • To take measures needed to enhance or maintain health and function and prevent disease and injury.
  • Encourage them to participate actively in their care by providing information necessary to understand illness and treatment, share decisions, and obtain informed consent.
  • Provide comfort and allay fears.
  • Provide effective health care services and anticipatory guidance.

Medical Officer

Osagie Medical Centre, Lagos
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Contribute clinical expertise to patient care and provide guidance to junior physicians.
  • Perform administrative duties and risk management.
  • Ensure the highest standards in patient care are maintained.
  • Verify complex diagnoses and facilitate treatment plans.
  • Supervise and mentor healthcare professionals and collaborate with Consultants.
  • Keep informed on advancements in the field and contribute to medical research programs.
  • Report to senior management and liaise between administrative and medical staff.
  • Ensure consistent and accurate medical record keeping practices.

Medical Officer

Military Reception Stat. Nig Army, Minna
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Contribute clinical expertise to patient care and provide guidance to junior physicians.
  • Perform administrative duties and risk management.
  • Ensure the highest standards in patient care are maintained.
  • Verify complex diagnoses and facilitate treatment plans.
  • Supervise and mentor healthcare professionals and collaborate with Consultants.
  • Keep informed on advancements in the field and contribute to medical research programs.
  • Report to senior management and liaise between administrative and medical staff.
  • Ensure consistent and accurate medical record keeping practices.

House Officer

First Consultants Medical Centre, Lagos
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Responsibilities in these house officer posts included clerking new patients in the adult A&E and the Emergency Paediatric Unit (EPU), outpatient clinics, formulating a management plan and presenting to senior colleagues
  • Attend ward rounds and carry out the Consultant’s post round orders, as well as on-call responsibilities in the A&E and on the wards.
  • Full participation in weekly departmental teaching sessions and seminars. During these rotations I learnt to cope and work well under pressure.

Education

Fellow - Medical College Of Paediatricians (FMCPaed)

Lagos University Teaching Hospital
01-2007

Bachelor of Medicine - Bachelor of Surgery (MB:BS)

University of Nigeria
Nsukka
01-1995

West African School Certificate - undefined

Federal Government College
Enugu
01-1986

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
12-2025

ACRCC - AdvancedClinicalResearchCoordinator Training&Cert.

(CCRPS) Certified Clinical Research Professional Society
07-2026

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship building
  • Compassionate care
  • Team collaboration
  • Heavy lifting
  • Igbo fluency
  • Fast learner
  • Attentive to people
  • Newborn care proficiency
  • Preventive health measures
  • Vaccine administration
  • Patient education
  • Medical research

Affiliations

  • Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN)
  • Nigerian Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM)
  • Guild of Paediatricians in Private Practice (GPIPP)

Interests

Collaboration with an NGO called “Children Living with Cancers”, Playing Games, Bicycle riding

Courses attended

  • Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition 2020 from Boston University School of Medicine.
  • Leadership and Management in Health Care 2020 from the University of Washington USA.
  • Neonatal, Ventilation and Resuscitation Workshop by Respiratory Support Group UBTH Jan. 2024
  • Neonatal, Ventilation and Resuscitation Workshop by GE Healthcare March 2020
  • Respiratory support Group, UBTH + PAN Jan. 2019
  • Neonatal mechanical Ventilation Training (CPAP &Mechanical Ventilation)
  • Neonatal scientific conference by IPOKRaTES in Accra Ghana Nov 2017
  • Wyeth Nutrition Interactive Engagement Forum Sept 2016.
  • Nigeria Society of Neonatal Medicine 9th Annual and General Scientific Meeting June 2016.
  • Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation Training (CPAP) and mechanical Ventilation by Nigeria Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM) June 2016.
  • Attaining the Millennium Development Goals. Nutrition Perspectives sponsored by Nestle Nutrition Institute Sept 2006.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation course sponsored by Latter-day Saint charities at LUTH May 2002.

Postgraduate dissertation

Body fat Composition of Adolescent Nigerians in Secondary Schools in Surulere LGA using Body Mass Index and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

AWARDS

Dr. Adeoye and Adedayo Adeniyi Prize for being the Best Candidate for Research in Clinical Paediatrics 2008

Journal Publications

  • Ekure EN, Okoromah CAN, Afolabi BB, Okechukwu SE. Urethral Prolapse in a Five year-old Girl. Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 2004;31(1) 29-31
  • Nwizu SE, Njokanma OF, Okoromah CAN, David AN. Relationship between Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Body Mass Index in Adolescent Urban Nigerians. WAJM 2011;30(2): 99-103.
  • Nwizu SE, Njokanma OF, Okoromah CAN, David AN. Age and gender-related fat mass index and Fat-free mass index patterns among adolescents in Surulere LGA, Lagos. Niger J Paed 2014; 41 (2): 120 –124
  • Babatunde OD, Akinola IJ, Okere ES, Ebili LU, Lawal TA, Nwizu ES. Covid-19 Complicating Cushing Syndrome in a Nigerian Infant: A Case Report. Annals of Health Research 2021;7(1):74-80
  • Nwizu SE, Njokanma OF, Okoromah CAN. Body fat Composition of Adolescent Nigerians in Secondary Schools in Suru-Lere LGA using BMI and BIA Paediatric Association of Nigeria Annual Scientific Conference, Lagos 2008
  • David AN, Nwizu SE, Njokanma OF. Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Primary and Secondary Care Physicians on Paediatric HIV Infection. Paediatric Association of Nigeria Annual Scientific Conference, Ibadan 2009.

Languages

Igbo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Caregiver

Manor Lake
05.2026 - Current

Consultant Paediatrician

One Health Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2025

Consultant Paediatrician

The Premier Specialist’ Medical Centre
01.2010 - 01.2023

Consultant Paediatrician/Deputy Medical Director

Deseret International Hospital Lagos
01.2008 - 01.2010

Consultant Paediatrician

Parkland Specialist Hospital, Lagos
01.2007 - 01.2008

Resident Doctor

Lagos University Teaching Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2007

Medical Officer

Osagie Medical Centre, Lagos
01.1999 - 01.2002

Medical Officer

Military Reception Stat. Nig Army, Minna
01.1998 - 01.1999

House Officer

First Consultants Medical Centre, Lagos
01.1996 - 01.1997

West African School Certificate - undefined

Federal Government College

Bachelor of Medicine - Bachelor of Surgery (MB:BS)

University of Nigeria

Fellow - Medical College Of Paediatricians (FMCPaed)

Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy

Kennesaw State University

ACRCC - AdvancedClinicalResearchCoordinator Training&Cert.

(CCRPS) Certified Clinical Research Professional Society
Sylvaline Nwizu