Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Leadership And Professional Memberships
Certifications And Licensure
References
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OLUWASEYI (OLU) OKUSANYA

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Motivated and patient-centered physician assistant student with robust clinical training at UC Davis, specializing in acute inpatient management, emergency response, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in patient assessment, medication management, crisis intervention planning, and coordination of admissions in high-acuity settings. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, and committed to fostering teamwork within dynamic hospital environments.

Work History

Surgery Rotation

Shriners Hospitals For Children Northern California
Sacramento, CA
  • Managed pediatric patients with acute and chronic burn injuries in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, including burn debridement, skin grafting, and CEA (Cultured Epidermal Autograft) application.
  • Participated in laser therapy (CO₂ laser) for scar modulation and functional rehabilitation.
  • Conducted dressing changes, pressure garment fittings, and coordinated multidisciplinary care with PT/OT, speech therapists, case managers, and nutritionists.
  • Educated families on long-term wound care, infection prevention, and psychosocial adaptation.

Psychiatric Emergency Department Rotation

University of California, Davis
  • Evaluated and managed patients presenting with acute psychiatric crises, including psychosis, mania, suicidal ideation, and severe depression.
  • Participated in the assessment and renewal of 5150 holds, collaborating closely with ER physicians, hospitalists, and crisis teams.
  • Assisted with admissions, rapid assessments, medication stabilization, and crisis de-escalation.
  • Developed crisis intervention plans, coordinated inpatient psychiatric admissions, and participated in rapid response protocols.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, mental status examinations (MSEs), and collaborated across interdisciplinary hospital teams.

Selective Rotation

Sacramento Post Acute Rehab
Sacramento, CA
  • Provided comprehensive post-acute and rehabilitative care to patients recovering from strokes, orthopedic surgeries, and complex medical conditions.
  • Managed chronic disease care, pain management, wound care, and mobility assessments in an inpatient setting.
  • Coordinated transitions of care from acute hospital admissions to rehabilitation facilities.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including hospitalists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and case managers.

Urgent Care Rotation

Dignity Health
Sacramento, CA
  • Managed acute illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
  • Performed suturing, abscess drainage, laceration repairs, splinting, and joint injections.
  • Ordered and interpreted rapid diagnostic tests (strep, flu, UTI, COVID-19) and basic radiology studies.
  • Prescribed appropriate treatments, including antibiotics, pain management, and respiratory therapies.
  • Managed approximately 15-20 urgent care patients per shift.

Pediatrics Rotation

University of California, Davis
  • Conducted well-child exams, developmental screenings, and routine vaccinations.
  • Managed pediatric acute conditions such as otitis media, asthma exacerbations, and viral illnesses.
  • Educated parents on breastfeeding, childhood nutrition, and anticipatory guidance.

OBGYN & Urogynecology Rotation

University of California, Davis
  • Assisted in prenatal, antenatal, and postpartum care, managing high-risk pregnancies and routine women.
  • Performed and assisted in pelvic exams, IUD placements, colposcopies, and endometrial biopsies.
  • Evaluated and treated urogynecology conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.

Education

Master of Health Services - Physician Assistant

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
09.2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2020

Skills

  • Patient assessment and history taking
  • Medication management and reconciliation
  • Pediatric developmental screening
  • Women's Health Procedures
  • Suturing, wound care, and minor procedures
  • EMR documentation (Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks)
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Acute inpatient management
  • Admission and discharge planning
  • Emergency response team collaboration
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Willow PA Student Volunteer | [Sacramento, CA] | [January 2024 – September 2024]

Participated in monthly clinics, providing patient education and assisting with medical care. 

Mentor | PA Student Mentorship Program

Provided guidance to PA students on academic and clinical success.

Leadership And Professional Memberships

  • Diversity Chair, Student Academy of the American Academy of PAs (SAAAPA), 09/23 - 09/24, Advocated for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the PA student community., Organized events and discussions promoting cultural competency in healthcare.
  • Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), 09/23 - Current, Engaged in professional development, networking, and continuing education opportunities.

Certifications And Licensure

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 02/27
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 08/26

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Psychiatric Emergency Department Rotation

University of California, Davis

Selective Rotation

Sacramento Post Acute Rehab

Urgent Care Rotation

Dignity Health

Pediatrics Rotation

University of California, Davis

OBGYN & Urogynecology Rotation

University of California, Davis

Surgery Rotation

Shriners Hospitals For Children Northern California

Master of Health Services - Physician Assistant

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Arizona State University

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