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Oyesalewa Meadows

Mechanicsburg,PA

Summary

Board Certified Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine Physician methodical in providing comprehensive care and diagnosing patient health conditions. Diligent in carefully reviewing patient information to diagnose and determine appropriate treatments. Personable with compassion in answering patient questions, discussing treatments and educating patients. Critical thinking with extensive training in treating acute and chronic conditions. Active listener and effective communicator brings deep understanding of complex medical considerations. Dedicated patient advocate promotes streamlined resolution.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification

Work History

Hospitalist

Evangelical Community Hospital
Lewisburg, PA
03.2023 - Current
  • This is a community hospital serving residents of Union County and the surrounding areas, with a capacity of 127 beds, deeply integrated into the local community, offering accessible healthcare services to individuals and families.
  • Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients.
  • Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory failure, heart failure, sepsis, stroke, trauma.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and plan of care changes if necessary.
  • Provided education to both patients and families about disease prevention techniques and lifestyle modifications.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries.
  • Recorded medical histories, test results and vital statistics to maintain accurate, up-to-date patient medical records.
  • Conducted preoperative evaluations to advise surgeons of patient risk status and recommended interventions to minimize risks.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient history and current condition.
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding diagnosis and prognosis.

Hospitalist-Nocturnist

Penn State Health
Camp Hill, PA
07.2021 - Current
  • I currently work in this 312-bed acute care, level 2 trauma. Responsible for triaging and admitting 8-10 acutely ill patients per night as well as providing floor coverage for continued outstanding care to patients.
  • Perform initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illnesses, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic and tests including radiological imaging and EKG necessary for patient care.
  • Conduct preoperative evaluations to advise surgeons of patient risk status and recommended interventions to minimize risks.
  • Counsel and educate patients and family members on treatment plans, medications, self-care skills, disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Provide outstanding clinical care, quality based service to patients.
  • Responsible for running Rapid Response and Codes

Geriatric Fellow

Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Evaluated patients suffering from both chronic conditions and acute conditions .
  • Verified that elderly patients felt welcomed in compassionate care setting by employing well-honed listening and communication skills.
  • Spoke with geriatric patients and caregivers, asking questions to determine illnesses, conditions and current medications.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on advanced care planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Cared for patients in various clinical settings including inpatient acute, subacute, rehabilitative, outpatient, home care, assisted living, hospice, palliative care unit.

Internal Medicine Resident

BronxCare Health System
The Bronx, NY
07.2017 - 06.2020
  • Provided evidence based compassionate patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Educated patients about conditions, treatment options and healthy choices in order to improve overall wellbeing.
  • Examined as many as 15 patients per day in fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Collaborated closely with fellow medical team members, including nurses, social workers , pharmacists, physical therapists, other residents and specialties , attendings to share knowledge and discuss best courses for treatment.
  • Implemented treatment plans .
  • Provided rapid, skilled and knowledgeable response in medical emergencies to provide critical care and stabilize situations.
  • Prescribed medications, explaining side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert to potential issues
  • Consulted with specialists and referred patients for more advanced support based on individual needs.
  • Managed critically ill patients on ventilators.
  • Redeployed to manage critical care unit reserved for Covid-19 infected patients.

Primary Care Physician

National youth service Corp
Shomolu, Lagos, Nigeria
11.2013 - 11.2014
  • Worked as a primary care physician in an underserved community in Africa where I was in charge of the day-day activity of the clinic.
  • Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments, medications, primary and secondary disease prevention as well as self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
  • Attended to an Avg of 40 patients a day
  • Followed up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
  • Analyzed reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients.
  • Achieved consistent referrals and high patient satisfaction scores by providing exceptional care and support.

Medical Intern

Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
10.2012 - 10.2013
  • Worked as an intern in a university hospital.
  • Shadowed medical specialists through rotation work with different departments.
  • Initiated assessments and plan of care for patients in conjunction with medical fellow and attending physicians.
  • Practiced basic procedures of internal medicine and critical care medicine, including phlebotomy, arterial line placement and nasogastric tube placement.
  • Attended all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences offered at various sites.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.

Education

M.D. -

Geriatric Fellowship
Northwell Health System
06.2021

M.D. -

Internal Medicine Residency Training
BronxCare Health System
06.2020

M.B.Ch.B - Medicine And Surgery

Obafemi Awolowo College Of Health Sciences
Sagamu, Ogun State. Nigeria
08.2012

Skills

  • Adult and Geriatric patient care
  • Great interpersonal communication
  • Medication reconciliation and administration
  • Acute, subacute and rehabilitative care
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Intake and discharge
  • Assisted Living
  • Excellent team work ethics
  • Up to date management of acute and chronic conditions
  • Rapid response administration
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Care Plan Development
  • Quality Improvement
  • Internal Medicine

Certification

  • American Board of Internal Medicine. Aug, 2020
  • Geriatric medicine Board Certification 2022
  • ACLS Certified, 05/2023
  • BLS Certified, 05/2023
  • HIPAA Privacy and Security Awareness Certification, VMD Health Care Training
  • Managing pain and Opioid Use , Boston University School of Medicine
  • Child abuse and Maltreatment , the University of the State of New York

Publications

Poster Presentation

  • Oyesalewa Sosanya , MBChB, Anuhya Alapati, MBBS, Laura A Yapor , Jeirym J Miranda MD , Muhammad Adrish MD, FCCP.
    (June, 2019). Concurrent Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex and Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia infection presenting as
    lung abscess Poster presented at: Mount Sinai Graduate Medical Education Research Day 2019; Bronx, NY, USA.
  • Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts(Other than Published) Sosanya O.O, Abitoye O.A, Ayodele O.A.. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Women of Reproductive Age in Sagamu, Ogun State. Nigeria.. Exclusive Breastfeeding in Nigeria. 2010, Jun; Pub Status: Submitted.
  • Sosanya O.O.. (2012, February 15). Awareness and Effectiveness of National Health Insurance Scheme in Nigeria. National Health Insurance Scheme in Nigeria.
  • Sosanya O.O, Akanya D.O. (July, 2015). Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis and Management . Poster presented at: Kaplan Test Prep for
    USMLE; Newark, NJ, USA.
    Oral Presentation
  • Sosanya O.O. (August, 2010). Prevention, Early Detection and Management of Lung Cancer. Oral Presentation presented at: Internal
    Medicine Ground Round.; Sagamu, NGA.
    Sosanya O.O.. (February, 2011). Chronic Kidney Disease: Diagnosis and Management Oral Presentation presented at: Nephrology
    Ground Round; Sagamu, NGA.
    Other Articles

Volunteer Experience

  • Human Development Initiatives, Lagos, Nigeria. 02/2014 - 09/2014
    Volunteer Physician supervisor, Dr Oladapo Adejuwon
    This was a monthly outreach for the community. We attended to about 500 patients on each occasion, provided free medical consultation
    to the people who were less privileged. We offered routine check-ups and free drugs for primary and secondary prevention of diseases
    including antihypertensives, antibiotics, anti-allergies, lipid lowering drugs etc.
    We acquired funds through non-governmental organizations .
    I was actively involved in designing proposals for fund raising, recruitment of doctors, coordinating and organizing the events of the day.
  • Heal the World Foundation, Ogun, Nigeria. 03/2011 - 09/2012
    Volunteer Member, Dr Freeman Osonuga
    This is a non-governmental organization that sponsors free elementary school education for children who are less priviledged, orphaned
    or physically impaired. I volunteered as a medical personnel to provide free medical care to these children. I also participated in extra
    curricular activities such as: after school games, tutoring and trips to historical attraction sites. We organized science competitions with
    the goal of inspiring a generation who were mentally challenged and inspired to be creative. I taught cooking and home making classes
    to young girls and gave motivation talks to the children.
  • Green Life Pharmaceuticals, Lagos, Nigeria. 05/2010 - 08/2013
    Volunteer Member supervisor, Dr Gbenga Kupoluyi
    I worked with a pharmaceutical company that organized bi-weekly rural community outreach to all parts of the country providing free
    medical consultations and check-ups to the rural dwellers as well as free drugs, food and clothes. We attended to about 1000 patients on
    each occasion .
  • Otunba Tunwase National Pediatric Center, Ogun State, Nigeria. 02/2010 - 07/2010
    Volunteer Medical Student supervisor, Prof Adenine-Grange
    During a period when school activities were shut down due to governmental protest and industrial strike, I volunteered at the pediatric
    center where I reviewed cases with the physicians, took part in the departmental ward rounds, lecture sessions, morbidity and mortality
    reviews. I assisted invited specialists in surgeries like skin grafting burns patients, repair of tracheosophageal fistula, posterior urethral
    valve repairs, etc

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
yoruba
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Hospitalist

Evangelical Community Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Hospitalist-Nocturnist

Penn State Health
07.2021 - Current

Geriatric Fellow

Northwell Health
07.2020 - 06.2021

Internal Medicine Resident

BronxCare Health System
07.2017 - 06.2020

Primary Care Physician

National youth service Corp
11.2013 - 11.2014

Medical Intern

Lagos University Teaching Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2013

M.D. -

Geriatric Fellowship

M.D. -

Internal Medicine Residency Training

M.B.Ch.B - Medicine And Surgery

Obafemi Awolowo College Of Health Sciences
Oyesalewa Meadows