Type Of Business:
Residential health care service agency
Expertise:
Medical and nursing sciences; Pediatric and geriatric nursing; Human anatomy and physiology; Case management
Major Product/SVS:
Health care Services including skilled nursing care with a specialty in pediatric nursing care of medically fragile kids
Favorite Business Publication:
The Advocate:
-Seasonal Allergy
-Rare and Expensive Managed Medical conditions
-Use of Psychotropic Medications in Children
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing soccer, badminton and table tennis; Reading; Listening to music; Dining out; Spending time with family
Education Degrees:
RN Case Manager / Delegating Nurse, The Community College of Baltimore County, Maryland (2005); M.B.B.Ch, (Medical Doctor), College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Cross - Rivers State, Calabar, Nigeria (1999); RN, School of Nursing, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria (1986); IJMB "A"-Level Diploma in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Umar Ibrahim el-Kanemi College of Education Science and Technology, Bama, Borno State, Nigeria (1991)
Affiliations Awards:
Maryland Association of Nigerian Physicians; The American Correction Association; Nigerian Medical Association; Nursing and Medwifery Council of Nigeria; American Association of Nigerian Nurses; Maryland Nurses Association
Place of Birth:
Adazi-Nnukwu
Children's Names:
Kamsicho Ndubueze Okwesili; Uchenna Ejike Okwesili; Ezinne Adaeze Okwesili
Work History:
Global Medical & Health Services, LLC, Pikesville, MD; Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), Hunt Valley, MD: Asst. Professor / Instructor (Adjunct Faculty) Ophthalmology Technician; Nursing & Health Services, Inc, Owings Mills, Maryland: DON/ Clinical Director; Baltimore City Community College (BCCC), Baltimore, Maryland: Asst. Professor / Instructor (Adjunct Faculty) Anatomy and Physiology; Springfield Hospital, Sykesville, MD: Charge Nurse; Oquesily Holdings (Ebubeze Memorial Hospital) Adazi-Nnukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria: Medical Director; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria: Medical Doctor; State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria: Registered Nurse
Spouse's Name:
Mrs. Anna Ijeoma Okwesili, OND, HND
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Establishing a business out fit
Charity:
Nigerian Ibo Catholic Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, education and helpful nature.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
Dr. Okwesili became involved in his profession because he wanted to use his enthusiasm for health care.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Developing short and long time goals for the company; Developing policies and procedures for the effective running of the company; Managing operations, staffing nurses to the hospitals and institutions; Interacting and interfacing with companies and partnerships including government officials; Writing and updating company policies and procedures; Teaching human anatomy and physiology laboratory and lecture; Organizing seminars and clinical presentation of cases; Administering examinations, tests and quizzes; Advising students on academic oriented matters; Providing input into course content and structure; Assessing neurological patients with psychiatric conditions and general patients; Nursing care of patients; Administering medication which include oral and injections; Supervising LPNs, CNAs and direct care staff; Attending meetings with other care professionals in evaluating the goals of patients care plan; Documenting patients progress and reporting to the DON; Monitoring patients in seclusion; Implementing and evaluating patient care plans; Consulting and treating sick patients; Lecturing medical students in clinical practices and methods and research work in clinical practice; Organizing seminars and clinical presentation of cases; Conducting ward rounds in the units; Carrying out surgical operations, debridement of wounds and dressings
Education Certifications:
Certified Health Care Provider CPR and AED; American Heart Association; KCI Pathways to Excellence Professional Tier; Certificate for Pediatrics, National Quality and Review Corp.; Certified, Mechanical Ventilation; Certified, Neighbor Care Infusion Therapy
Awards/Honors:
Cambridge Who's Who, Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs (2008-2009 Edition); Household Gold, The American Correction Association (2008); Award for Heroism, Springfield Hospital Center, State of Maryland (2004)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Okwesili hopes to become a practicing surgeon in the U.S., or pursue a Pharm. D. / MBA program. He will include more health care training in the educational curriculum of Global Medical & Health Services, LLC.