Toluwanimi Joanna Akinyode
Inkster,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional with a solid foundation in public health with hands-on experience from academic projects and internships. Equipped with a diverse range of professional and interpersonal skills and ready to contribute to impactful initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Soteria Healthcare
Michigan
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored an average of about 5 client's health every week by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Behavioral Health Worker
Saint Incorporated
08.2024 - Current
- Enhancing patients’ overall quality of life and well being.
- Medication Management
- Communicating with patients and their families, supervisors and healthcare professionals.
- Providing Emotional and social support to patients alongside companionship and reassurance.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills and behavioral strategies for improved mental health outcomes.
Team Lead
Project Promote Health
01.2024 - Current
- Established a youth-led initiative advancing accessible health education spaces for young people.
- Designed and delivered workshops on preventive care, wellness, and lifestyle choices impacting health outcomes.
- Mobilized youth volunteers, leveraging social media and community partnerships to expand reach.
- Programs aligned with UN SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-Being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education).
- Youth-Led Health NGO
Civic Engagement, Leadership & Policy Training
Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC)
Dearborn Heights, MI
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed a 9-week intensive leadership program focused on civic engagement, community organizing, leadership development and policy advocacy.
Volunteer/Social Media Manager
Eduminds Africa
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed all social media accounts.
- Responded to the organization's mails.
- Engaged other members of the organization by creating online activities.
- Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
Public Health and Advocacy Intern
Michigan Breastfeeding Network
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported maternal and child health advocacy campaigns.
- Contributed to policy and equity-focused initiatives promoting nutrition justice for newborns and families.
- Collaborated on communications materials reaching diverse communities.
- Developed social media content aimed at increasing public engagement and awareness of breastfeeding benefits.
- Contributed to grant proposals and fundraising efforts increased by about 15%, securing necessary resources for program implementation.
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted physicians in patient care by transcribing and entering orders into the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Performed data entry of patient information, including demographics, vital signs, lab results, and other pertinent information.
- Followed clinicians throughout shifts in high-volume, busy environments.
Volunteer Trainer
Black Girl’s Dream Initiative
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught students both writing and public speaking skills.
- Prepared students for debate competition through training and practice sessions.
- Served as a peer mentor for over 250 students in the space of three months.
Public Speaker & Former On-Air Personality (OAP)
Diamond FM
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Hosted radio segments engaging youth audiences on health, lifestyle, and social topics.
- Leveraged media presence to communicate health information in accessible, relatable formats.
- Built strong skills in public speaking, storytelling, and audience engagement.
- Nigeria
- Utilized multimedia resources to create visually engaging presentations that complemented verbal content.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
Radiology/Physiology Intern
Total Care Diagnostic Care
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Took proper care of diagnostic equipment and made note if any machine required further evaluation.
- Prepared patient paperwork and reviewed each file before the sonographer met with patients.
- Prepared and cleaned examination rooms.
- Chaperoned patients to specific sonographer or radiographers.
- Assisted with typing and preparing patient results.
- Assisted in patient imaging procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately within electronic health record systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Global Health and Social Medicine
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI08.2025
Skills
- Health Communication & Advocacy
- Program Management
- Leadership & Civic Engagement
- Public Speaking & Media
- CPR certified
- Behavioral management
- Physical therapy support
- Healthcare documentation and medical records management
- Health promotion strategies
- Mental health promotion
- Administrative support
- Qualitative research methods
- Social media outreach
Languages
English
Yoruba
French
Interests
- Volunteer Work
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Youth Development Programs
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Soteria Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
Civic Engagement, Leadership & Policy Training
Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC)
07.2025 - 08.2025
Public Health and Advocacy Intern
Michigan Breastfeeding Network
01.2025 - 04.2025
Behavioral Health Worker
Saint Incorporated
08.2024 - Current
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
05.2024 - 12.2024
Team Lead
Project Promote Health
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer/Social Media Manager
Eduminds Africa
10.2023 - 05.2025
Volunteer Trainer
Black Girl’s Dream Initiative
03.2023 - 08.2023
Radiology/Physiology Intern
Total Care Diagnostic Care
02.2022 - 10.2022
Public Speaker & Former On-Air Personality (OAP)
Diamond FM
01.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Global Health and Social Medicine
Wayne State University