Damilola Ajakaye
Union,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Physician Assistant and mid-level practitioner with 1+ years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals while optimizing activities and driving organizational missions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Care Station Medical Group
Springfield, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Educate patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications, and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
- Perform minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations, I&D, Skin tag removal, and removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Perform routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Treat skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and various dermatitis
- Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients.
- Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conduct patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Document all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
Care Coordinator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Center
New York, NY
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Greet/check-in and orient patients to the outpatient visit and to the environment.
- Completed the patient visit by scheduling and coordinating all appropriate tests, procedures, visits, treatments and consultations in accordance with the physicians' orders.
- Reconciled all physician’s orders from previous day and ensured that all appointments are scheduled accurately.
- Helped patients with all and any questions they have regarding their visits and working closely with them to determine the best times & locations for all future appointments.
- Worked closely with providers to coordinate the patient visit.
Home Health Aide
Avondale Care Group
New York, NY
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Monitored patient’s condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake, output, and exercise.
- Organized and administered medications on schedule to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Accompanied patients to medical appointments
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
CUNY School of Medicine
New York, NY01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
University of Lagos, College of Medicine
Lagos- Nigeria11.2016
Skills
- Epic systems software proficient
- Results-oriented
- Patient centered
- Team player
- Leader
- Good work ethic
- Patient Examinations
- Skin Condition Treatment
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Excel in patient care
- Laceration Repair
- Charting And Clinical Documentation
Affiliations
- Scholars Dean's List- CUNY School of Medicine
Certification
- Physician Assistant Certification
- CDS License
- ACLS, AHA
- BLS, AHA
- Certificate of Mental Health First Aid
- Certificate of Home Health Aide
Languages
Yoruba
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Care Station Medical Group
03.2023 - Current
Care Coordinator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Center
09.2018 - 08.2020
Home Health Aide
Avondale Care Group
09.2017 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
CUNY School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
University of Lagos, College of Medicine
- Physician Assistant Certification
- CDS License
- ACLS, AHA
- BLS, AHA
- Certificate of Mental Health First Aid
- Certificate of Home Health Aide
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