Fatmata Koroma

Possess a distinctive combination of clinical expertise and public health intelligence, adept communication skills, and shares a global perspective for addressing health issues. 4 years' experience in aiding surgeons with medical procedures, monitoring, diagnosing patients, and maintaining patient records. Excellent written, oral communication and a high-level of presentation skills. Passionate about being an integral part of the national healthcare system to help provide excellent care to patients in need.

Bilingual; Fluent in English and Sierra Leonean Krio.

Medical Assistant / Triage Nurse - Medical Care PLLC - Elizabethton, TN

(2025-09 - 2026-01)

• Performed patient intake, vital signs, and initial health assessments
• Conducted triage to prioritize patients based on symptoms and urgency of care
• Assisted physicians, primary care providers and nurses with examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR)
• Administered medications and injections as directed by providers
• Provided patient education on treatment plans, medications, and follow up care
• Coordinated referrals, lab tests, and diagnostic procedures
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
• Ensured compliance with infection control and safety standards
• Delivered compassionate, culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations

Graduate Teaching Assistant - East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TN

(2023-09 - 2025-05)

• Teach four courses and discuss assignments during office hours with 50+ students in the nursing department
• Assist professor in developing teaching materials and standing in for the professor during her absence
• Guide individual students to prepare for tests and examinations
• Provide report and feedback to professor about the progress of students and how the lecture materials are consumed by students

Medical Officer - Emergency Surgical Center - Goderich, Freetown

(2022-11 - 2023-05)

• Assisted surgeons during surgery or complicated medical procedures
• Performed some minor and major procedures, surgeries under the supervision of consultant surgeons
• Conducted physical examination of patients, collected, and recorded all the necessary information about their health history
• Clerked, examined and evaluated orthopedic and trauma patients under supervision of the orthopedic surgeon

House Officer - University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex, Connaught Hospital - Freetown

(2021-08 - 2022-10)

• Conducted physical examination of patients, collected and recorded all the necessary information about their health history
• Clerked, examined and evaluated medical, surgical, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, and trauma patients under the supervision of consultants of each specialty

National Discharge Coordinator - NaCOVERC - Freetown

(2020-05 - 2021-05)

• Monitored health details of Covid-19 positive patients until they are due for swabbing from the onset of medical treatment
• Facilitated movement of patients' results from the laboratory pillar to different treatment/care centers for discharges nationwide

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing - Ballad Health Training and Education Center (2026-05)

Master of Public Health - Community and Behavioral Health - East Tennessee State University (2025-05)

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine - College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone (2020-09)

West African Senior School Certificate Examination - St. Joseph's Senior Secondary School for Girls (2012-07)