AKINWALE AKINGBULE
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Internal medicine resident. Skilled in evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Possessing strong skills in patient communication and medical documentation. Passionate about research and implementation science.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Medicine Resident
Harnett Health, Campbell University
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of average of 10 patients' histories which aided in providing accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems.
- Discuss treatment plan with patients and their families when necessary
- Enhanced continuity of care by effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions between healthcare settings.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
- Trained and supervised medical students and subordinate staff in using medical equipment and software.
- Present goal directed medical therapy of different cases.
- Educated patients on preventive measures for cardiovascular diseases through lifestyle changes and medication adherence efforts.
- Efficiently managed time-sensitive tasks such as order completion, test result interpretation, and emergent consultations under high-pressure circumstances.
- Working on cardiovascular system related quality improvement projects in both inpatient and outpatient settings for better health outcome.
Assistant Physician
Medina Clinic
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Took detailed history and examined patients daily in an urgent care setting
- Made assessment and formulate treatment plans
- Presented treatment plan to preceptor and documented notes in the electronic medical record
- Send prescription scripts electronically.
Clinical Extern
Swedish Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions
- Interviewed more than 7 patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Assistant Physician
Ozark Valley Medical Clinic
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Made critical decisions for the health care of patients following guidelines
- Perform minor procedures such as laceration suturing, removal of foreign bodies etc.
- Completed more than 15 SOAP notes in the EMR after consulting with patients daily
- Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care
- Educated patients about their health conditions.
Medical Team Member
Champaign County Christian Health Center
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Recorded patient notes into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Trained team members on documentation using EMR
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpret documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
- Selected appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Extension Educator
The University of Illinois
03.2017 - 04.2022
- Extension educator serving Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, and Schuyler Counties in Illinois
- Developed, marketed, and evaluated health education and promotion programs to improve healthy lifestyles in communities served
- Formed a collaboration between the outreach arm of Culbertson Memorial hospital Schuyler County and Schuyler county food pantry to increase healthy dietary intake and physical activity among the members of the community
- Applied and obtained $95,000 grant for a community project towards health equity project in Rushville IL
- Mentored Extension program coordinators.
Clinical Observer
Blessing Healthcare
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses
- Asked insightful questions to gain deep understanding of community practice
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care
- Discussed patient cases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune diseases with the physician.
Externship
Harlem Medical Center
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Took patient history and examination, made diagnosis, and formulated treatment plan under the supervision of an attending
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with the physician, family members, and other care team members
- Recorded vital signs and pertinent health information into Practice Fusion, an Electronic Health Record system (HER) system
- This was done for over 35 patients daily
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and clinic best practices on Practice Fusion (EHR)
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
- Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
Research Assistant/Graduate Assistant
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, Western Illinois University
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducted Community Health Needs Assessment in rural Pike County
- Conducted focus group and phone interviews which were instrumental in identifying peculiar community health needs
- Analyzed complex data from the Pike IL Health assessment needed for identifying the problems and recommending changes
- Discovered pertinent health issues in Pike County Health Needs Assessment
- Made recommendations on health issues for policy making in rural Illinois
- Podium Presentation of research work in a conference at Western Illinois University
- Researched information regarding health disparity and equity to assist professors with academic pursuits
- Prepared manuscripts for reports, presentations, or submission to peer-review journals
- Presented results to field experts at Rural Sociological Society National Conference in Toronto Canada.
Physician
New Merit Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Dedicated 60 hours per week as an on-call physician at a community hospital
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospitals' 24-hour on-call services
- Performed medical and surgical procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, suprapubic catheterization, etc.
- Developed treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems
- Conducted physical examinations of relevant body areas and performed relevant standardized tests
- Provided over 50 patient consultations weekly
- Diagnosed disease conditions and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases
- Referred patients to specialists when appropriate.
Physician
National Youth Service, Federal Government
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Practiced medicine in rural facility, providing diagnosis and treatment for patients in rural community
- Dedicated full-time as an on-call physician, to see patients that need care as the only physician in a rural community
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and recommended treatment options
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services
- Identified serious and emergency situations and immediately referred to the hospital for prompt care
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services in another community when necessary.
Medical Intern
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Took medical history from patients and ensured detailed documentation of cases
- Participated in a clinical trial at cardiology unit of hospital, recruiting patients, screening patients for eligibility, administering informed consent, and following up with enrolled patients
- Worked as medical intern through Medicine, Surgery, and Pediatrics with both inpatient and outpatient departments, and Emergency department
- Completed daily rounds
- Collected data on patients, including labs and test results
- Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients
- Ordered various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition
- Dedicated 85 hours per week as on-call physician at the hospital to supplement staff.
Health Promotion T.V Host
Ekiti State Television
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Hosted discussion of common medical conditions on television weekly with set of doctors, to highlight prevention and management, covering
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Improved presentation and public speaking skills through consistent hard work and dedication
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote health.
Community Health Program Coordinator
Obafemi Awolowo University
06.2006 - 08.2010
- Started community health education program on radio
- Led team of well-motivated medical students in enlightening high school students on prevention of infectious diseases
- Worked with medical specialists on weekly live radio health education program for 26 weeks
- Recruited members to health organization and planned operation and execution of projects
- Motivated other team members in implementing their roles.
Education
Post-baccalaureate Certificate - Health Services Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.2016
Master of Science - Health Science, public health
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2016
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) - Medicine
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria08.2010
Skills
- Teaching and Mentoring
- Patient Treatment Planning
- Literature review and manuscript writing
- EMR / EHR
- Preventive Care Advocate
- Collaborative Approach
- Team Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Clinical research expertise
- Dedicated to excellence
- Leadership Qualities
Certification
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certified
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) by National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
- Certification in disaster management and preparedness by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Affiliations
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
Otherarticles
- Healthy Eating Among Adults, The Rushville Times, March 2, 2022
- Help your adolescent child eat healthy, The Rushville Times, February 2, 2022
- Ten things to do for a picky eater, The Rushville Times, December 8, 2021
- Nutrition for the first year of life, The Rushville Times, November 3, 2021
- How to lower saturated fat intake, The Rushville Times, August 4, 2021
- Understand calorie intake - take control of your weight, The Rushville Times, July 7, 2021
- Mediterranean diet for a healthy heart, The Rushville Times, May 5, 2021
- Protect your health by staying active, HERALD-WHIG newspaper, March 2, 2020
- Diet plays a key role in health, HERALD-WHIG newspaper, September 16, 2019
- Food is medicine: Focus on sodium, The Rushville Times, September 18, 2019
- Food is medicine: Focus on fats, The Rushville Times, October 5, 2019
- Make a simple, healthy switch to whole grains, HERALD-WHIG newspaper, December 2, 2019
Publications
- Motivations for the Practice of Self-Care Measures Applicable to Mitigate COVID-19 Pandemic, Published, Ayosanmi, O.S., Alli, B.Y., Akingbule, A.S., Adewuyi, A.M., Ayosanmi, T.T., Dada, S., Oparah, V.I., Oden, L., Aug 2021
- Increasing Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index and Pregnancy Outcomes in the United States: Analysis of the US Vital Statistics Records (2015-2019), Published, Akinyemi, O., Tanna, R., Adetokunbo, S., Omokhodion, O., Fasokun, M., Akingbule, A., Martins, C., Ajogbasile, O., Fakorede, M., Ogundipe, T., Filani, O., 2022
- Disparities in Incidences of Cesarean Section among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the United States, Published, Olusegun A. Akinyemi, Christina Lipscombe, Ofure V. Omokhodion, Akinwale S. Akingbule, Mojisola E. Fasokun, Oluwagbemiga A. Oyeleye, Resham Tanna, Bolarinwa Akinwumi, Kindha Elleissy Nasef, Mary Fakorede, 2022
- Increasing Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index and Pregnancy Outcomes in the United States, Published, Akinyemi, O., Tanna, R., Adetokunbo, S., Omokhodion, O., Fasokun, M., Akingbule, A., Martins, C., Ajogbasile, O., Fakorede, M., Ogundipe, T., Filani, O., 2022
- Impact of Obesity on college student academic performance: A comparison between the United States and Nigeria, Submitted, Akinyemi, O., Adelekan, O., Omokhodion, O., Akingbule, A.S., Utomi, A., Fasokun, M., Bello, O., Omajugho, A., Sixtus, S.C., Bezold, M., 2022
- Association between Social Determinants of Health and Management of Fetal Macrosomia: An analysis of the United States Vital Statistics Records (2015-2019), Submitted, Tanna, R., Akinyemi, O., Omokhodion, O., Fasokun, M., Akingbule, A., Oduwole, A., Martins, C., Ajogbasile, O., Fakorede, M., Ogundipe, T., Filani, O.
- Trends in COVID 19 mortality in majority black counties in the United States: Analysis of the NYT COVID data, Abstract, Akingbule, A.S., Oladunjoye O., Bashiru T., Omokhodion O., 2022
- Does race impact outcomes in Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with Diabetes Mellitus?, Abstract, Olubunmi O., Crystal J., Jessica T., Adeolu O., Akingbule A.S., Anthony D., 2022
- Poor Survival Outcomes among Patients with Burkitt Lymphoma are Associated with Socioeconomic Disparities, Abstract, Akingbule, A.S, Akinyemi, O., 2022
- Obesity and how it affects patients undergoing heart transplant: Analysis of National Inpatient Sample 2016-2019, Abstract, Akingbule, A.S., Adeniran O., Emanemua C., Meniru C., Abdullahi S., Nwevo C., Gabriel O., Oladunjoye A., Oladunjoye O., 2022
- Roles of Health Education in preventing Chronic Diseases in the Community, Podium presentation, Akingbule, A., Cobbs D., 2020
- Role of Community Health Needs Assessment in Rural Development Using Pike County as Case Study, Podium presentation, Akingbule, A., Obi, C., Struthers, C., 2016
- Role of Community Health Needs Assessment in Rural Development Using Pike County as Case Study, Poster presentation, Akingbule, A., Obi, C., Struthers, C., 2016
- Smoking cessation among campus students using transtheoretical model, Graduate Research Conference, Akingbule, A., Fetene, G., 2015
Additional Information
Currently serving as member of scholarly activity committee
Current;y serving as member of scholarly activity fund committee
Currently working on two quality improvement projects; clinic hypertension monitoring and the HEART/TIMI score documentation.
Timeline
Internal Medicine Resident
Harnett Health, Campbell University
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Physician
Medina Clinic
09.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Extern
Swedish Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Physician
Ozark Valley Medical Clinic
04.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Observer
Blessing Healthcare
07.2021 - 09.2021
Externship
Harlem Medical Center
09.2020 - 10.2020
Medical Team Member
Champaign County Christian Health Center
08.2020 - 04.2022
Extension Educator
The University of Illinois
03.2017 - 04.2022
Research Assistant/Graduate Assistant
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, Western Illinois University
01.2015 - 12.2016
Physician
New Merit Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2014
Physician
National Youth Service, Federal Government
03.2012 - 02.2013
Health Promotion T.V Host
Ekiti State Television
06.2011 - 01.2012
Medical Intern
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital
03.2011 - 02.2012
Community Health Program Coordinator
Obafemi Awolowo University
06.2006 - 08.2010
Post-baccalaureate Certificate - Health Services Administration
Western Illinois University
Master of Science - Health Science, public health
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) - Medicine
Obafemi Awolowo University
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certified
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) by National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
- Certification in disaster management and preparedness by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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