FOLAKE ALAO
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Anesthesiologist with over 13 years of experience in delivering high-quality anesthesia care. Expertise in patient safety and perioperative management, with a strong focus on continuous professional development. Proven ability to lead anesthesia teams and manage services across diverse surgical procedures. Skilled in acute pain management and creating tailored patient care plans, contributing to improved patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attending Anesthesiologist (Full Time)
Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
01.2022 - Current
- Performs pre-operative evaluations and pre-anesthetic assessments on patients.
- Provides anesthesia care to diverse patient populations undergoing general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care services.
- Develops anesthetic plans for a variety of surgical procedures in collaboration with surgeons, and other medical staff.
- Communicates with patient designees regarding status during perioperative periods.
- Provides post-anesthesia care and evaluates recovery progress in patients.
- Educates patients and families about anesthesia processes and safety measures.
- Implements best practices for anesthesia administration in clinical settings.
- Manages acute pain needs through diverse pain management modalities.
- Leads the anesthesia team, including certified nurse anesthetists, under a medical supervision model.
- Oversees daily operations of the anesthesia staff.
- Precepts student nurse anesthetists during clinical rotations in the anesthesia department.
- Responds to critical emergencies throughout the medical center.
- Performs invasive procedures, such as central line placement or bronchoscopy, when necessary.
Attending Anesthesiologist (Full Time)
North American Partners in Anesthesia at Sinai Hospital
Baltimore, MD
10.2014 - 01.2022
- Conducted patient interviews during perioperative periods to monitor conditions.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop individualized anesthesia plans.
- Educated patients and families about anesthesia processes and safety measures.
- Directly anesthetized and monitored patients for a range of procedure types.
- Led the anesthesia team, which included certified nurse anesthetists, in caring for patients under a medical direction care team model.
- Provided post-anesthesia care and evaluated recovery progress in patients.
- Managed the acute pain needs of patients using a range of pain management modalities.
- Helped to train residents and student nurse anesthetists rotating through the Anesthesia Department.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Regularly reviewed literature regarding advances in anesthesiology practice guidelines.
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiologist (Part Time)
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Coordinated planning and implementation of resident didactic sessions with faculty members.
- Supervised anesthesia residents and certified nurse anesthetists during clinical activities at a level one trauma center.
- Facilitated successful clinical progress of residents throughout residency program.
- Precepted medical students during elective anesthesia rotations.
- Cared for patients using different anesthesia modalities and monitored patients during perioperative and peripartum periods.
Anesthesiology Resident (Full Time)
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Conducted patient interviews before, during, and after procedures to monitor health conditions.
- Administered anesthesia and provided care for patients undergoing diverse surgical procedures.
- Managed acute pain needs of patients during perioperative periods to ensure comfort.
- Responded effectively to multiple critical emergencies across hospital departments.
- Participated in research projects to enhance anesthesiology practices and techniques.
- Attended weekly meetings with department faculty members to discuss new developments in anesthesiology practice standards and guidelines.
- Instructed medical students on anesthesiology fundamentals during clinical rotations.
- Assisted with the induction, maintenance, and emergence of general anesthesia for pediatric and adult patients.
Internal Medicine Intern (Full Time)
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Completed initial assessments of the patients and actively participated in all aspects of patient care, including initial history and physical examinations, diagnostic and therapeutic planning, procedures, and interactions with family.
- Assisted in developing treatment plans under physician supervision.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Placed orders crucial to the management and disposition of patients on the medicine service.
- Assisted in medical student clinical education, and ensured active student involvement in the care of the patients.
- Educated patients about chronic illnesses and recently diagnosed conditions.
Education
Medical Degree -
Howard University College of Medicine
Washington, DC05.2009
Bachelor of Science -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05.2004
Skills
- General anesthetic administration and management
- Sedation techniques
- Acute pain management
- Neuraxial and peripheral nerve blocks
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- Emergency airway management
- Intravenous and arterial line placement
- Critical thinking and decision-making
- Problem solving
- Multitasking and adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Diplomatic leadership
- Effective communication
- Patient education strategies
- Electronic medical records management
- Professionalism in practice
Certification
- American Board of Anesthesiology
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Physician and Surgeon, Maryland
- DEA
- Maryland CDS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Attending Anesthesiologist (Full Time)
Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Attending Anesthesiologist (Full Time)
North American Partners in Anesthesia at Sinai Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2022
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiologist (Part Time)
Temple University School of Medicine
10.2013 - 06.2014
Anesthesiology Resident (Full Time)
Temple University Hospital
07.2010 - 06.2013
Internal Medicine Intern (Full Time)
Cooper University Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2010
Medical Degree -
Howard University College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science -
Cornell University
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