Abiodun Balogun
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Compassionate Pediatrician eager to apply over 20 years of expertise in child development and wellness to contribute value to new provider team. Empathetic and communicative with drive for fostering continuous wellness. Aiming to bring success to new role by providing exceptional pediatric preventive healthcare and promoting sustainable habits for overall wellness. Compassionate professional bringing many years of comprehensive experience in diagnosing, treating and providing continuous care to hospital inpatients. Determined and understanding professional with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. Expertise in emergency procedures, charting, and documentation, and care plan administration. Committed to providing all patients with excellent care and support to help improve quality of life.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Hospitalist
Alliance Health Ponca City
Ponca City, OK
09.2023 - Current
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns
- Monitored health and wellness of newborns and handled premature births with gestation as low as 35 weeks
- Recorded medical histories, test results and vital statistics to maintain accurate, up-to-date patient medical records
- Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment
- Maintained patient medical records using MEDITECH
General Pediatrician
Studying
Atlanta, GA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Studying for the pediatric boards
- Applying to medical boards to reinstate my medical licenses - GA, OK, ME
Care Giver
caring for my octogenarian parents
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2022 - 05.2023
- THEY BOTH HAD A STROKE - DIABETIC, HYPERTENSIVE, DEMENTIA
- Managing their finances
- Attending clinic visits with them and hospital admissions
- MONITORED VITALS
- PREPARED MEALS ACCORDING TO DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
- ASSISTED WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
- Putting security measures in place
- Screened and employed a live-in care giver
- Screened and employed a live-in driver to take them around
Visiting Resident
university of texas, medical branchHealth
Galveston, TX
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence
- Advocated for and administered child immunizations according to CDC scheduling recommendations and patient needs
- Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries and viruses
- Liaised with radiology and lab professionals to execute necessary pediatric tests
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training
- Managed in patient admissions
- Assessed and managed ER patients
- Attended high risk deliveries/cesarean sections
- Maintained care of newborn and those requiring transition care
- Provided parents with advice and guidance on nutrition, exercise and activity levels to combat childhood obesity
- Identified methods to improve efficiency, as well as patient care and evaluation quality
- Interacted with patients' family members to discuss diagnosis and provide updates
- Diagnosed patients and discussed procedures, treatments or care plan options
- Maintained medical records in electronic health system to document daily patient data
- Supported medical students, interns and residents in patient care planning
Care Giver
caring for my octogenarian parents
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinating health visits
- Managing their finances
Attending Pediatrician
Chickasaw Nation Department Of Health
Ada, OK
11.2013 - 06.2021
- Educated patients and families on conditions and treatment plans
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
- Prescribed medications, explaining side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert to potential issues
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security
- Provided health education to patients, families and colleagues
- Completed continuing education programs to maintain certifications
- Advised patients about diet, hygiene and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and prevent disease
- Maintained accurate and thorough patient charts in accordance with legal and clinical standards
- Interviewed patients about symptoms and conducted thorough physical examinations
- Contributed to growth and revenue generation through marketing, community events and other relationship-building efforts
- Established and maintained relationships with specialists to support patient referrals
- Prescribed medications and advised patients about dosage, schedule and possible side effects
- Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across patient data-handling, systems and training
General Pediatrician/CEO
Acorn Pediatrics, PC
Picayune, MS
09.2005 - 10.2013
- Led organization, established business direction and actualized operational plans to meet goals
- Established organizational vision to sustain practice operations and maintain 6-person staff during company transitions
- Determined revenue and profit impacts of market strategies and led business direction toward profitable channels
- Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate
- Assessed growth and overall wellness of pediatric patients to offer care plans for optimal developmental progress
- Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries and viruses
- Advocated for and administered child immunizations according to CDC scheduling recommendations and patient needs
- Monitored health and wellness of newborns, including premature births with gestation as low as 24 weeks
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
- Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options
- Delivered on-call care in large hospital day and night for seven consecutive days
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security
General Pediatrician
Medilag Pediatrics
Lilburn, GA
12.2003 - 06.2005
- Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries and viruses
- Assessed growth and overall wellness of pediatric patients to offer care plans for optimal developmental progress in patients
- Monitored health and wellness of newborns, including premature births with gestation as low as 24 weeks
- Delivered on-call care in large hospital day and night
- Advocated for and administered child immunizations according to CDC scheduling recommendations and patient needs
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training
- Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved
Home Maker
Stay At Home Wife
Atlanta, GA
07.2003 - 11.2003
- Trying to start a family
- Preparing for the opening of medical practice
- Studying , practiced and took STEP 3 exam
Residency
Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center
Brooklyn, NY
07.2000 - 06.2003
- Pediatric training
Observer Intern
Bronx Lebanon hospital
Bronx, NY
03.2000 - 06.2000
- Participated in history taking from patient
- Ordered relevant labs for patient
- Observed the physical exams and lab draws from patient
- Involved in creating patient care plans for treatment
- Attended ward rounds
- Attended mortality and morbidity reviews
- Attended grand rounds
Junior Physician
Royal Cross Medical Center
Lagos, Nigeria
02.1997 - 03.2000
- Educated patients on treatment plans for long-term and at-home recovery
- Monitored patients recovering from various treatments
- Ordered laboratory testing, and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
- Worked with patients and families to design care plans
Rotating Intern
lagos university teaching hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Rotated through the 4 major arms of medicine - internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics
- First contact with patient in emergency room
- Assessed, treated and admitted to in patient if required
- Attended clinics for all rotations
Education
M.D. - Combined Pre-med/clinical Course
College Of Medicine, University Of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria12.1995
Skills
- Preventive health practice and Care
- Starting intravenous access in children
- Drawing blood from vein or artery from children
- UAC and UVC placement in newborn
- Intubation of sick newborn
- Vaccine management
- Pediatric physical exams
- Problem resolution
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Flexible
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Statelicenses
active, active, active, inactive, inactive, inactive
Timeline
Pediatric Hospitalist
Alliance Health Ponca City
09.2023 - Current
General Pediatrician
Studying
06.2023 - 08.2023
Care Giver
caring for my octogenarian parents
10.2022 - 05.2023
Visiting Resident
university of texas, medical branchHealth
01.2022 - 09.2022
Care Giver
caring for my octogenarian parents
07.2021 - 12.2021
Attending Pediatrician
Chickasaw Nation Department Of Health
11.2013 - 06.2021
General Pediatrician/CEO
Acorn Pediatrics, PC
09.2005 - 10.2013
General Pediatrician
Medilag Pediatrics
12.2003 - 06.2005
Home Maker
Stay At Home Wife
07.2003 - 11.2003
Residency
Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center
07.2000 - 06.2003
Observer Intern
Bronx Lebanon hospital
03.2000 - 06.2000
Junior Physician
Royal Cross Medical Center
02.1997 - 03.2000
Rotating Intern
lagos university teaching hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
M.D. - Combined Pre-med/clinical Course
College Of Medicine, University Of Lagos
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