Yetunde Ogunlana
St Louis,United States of America
Summary
Patient-focused Physician with wide range of experience in different body systems and non-surgical treatments. Connects easily to patients of different backgrounds and cultures to offer personalized care.
Stays current on research for optimal patient outcomes.
Adept at managing medical teams and resolving complex medical cases with utmost precision.
Possesses outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
St Louis, MO
06.2022 - Current
- Gained rigorous training in hospital floor, ICU, ER and triage patient care management, in addition to specialty electives where I attended continuity clinic every 4 weeks and I followed up on my own panel of patients.
- Management of patients with HIV, HIV associated comorbidities and other infectious diseases in a dedicated clinic.
- Management of patients undergoing substance abuse treatment, detoxification, and recovery in a specialized substance used clinic.
- Shadowed attending physicians during complex and innovative procedures to gain greater understanding of technique.
- Prioritized urgent cases efficiently by utilizing triage skills, resulting in timely treatment for critically ill patients.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, coordinating care among various specialists for improved results.
- Served as a liaison between attending physicians and nursing staff, fostering teamwork and communication for seamless coordination of care.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and professional bedside manner.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all patient encounters, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference and follow-up care.
- Communicated with patients to gain medical history and lifestyle information.
- Improved patient care by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Mentored junior residents, providing guidance on clinical decision-making and best practices in patient care.
- Stayed current with medical advancements through regular participation in continued education opportunities, ensuring the delivery of up-to-date and evidence-based care.
- Assisted in research projects, contributing valuable data to advancements in medical practice and knowledge.
- Streamlined hospital procedures with efficient time management, reducing patient wait times and increasing satisfaction.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current treatments by participating actively in morbidity/mortality conferences, generating constructive feedback for improvement.
- Enhanced cultural competence within the healthcare team by promoting understanding of diverse patient backgrounds.
- Presented case reports at allocated time for noon conferences, sharing insights on challenging cases with peers and attendings.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and closely monitoring progress.
Clinical Assistant
Essen Health Care
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Performance of comprehensive evaluation of patient with chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus etc.
- Holistically addressing medical, social, and psychological determinants of health that might influence patient prognosis.
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff, and patients.
- Development of patient centered care plan following comprehensive patient assessment, setting up of specific, measurable, relevant and time bound goals with practical tasks that addresses the patient needs and achieves the set-out goals.
- Clinical data review and gaps-in-care management
- Coordinating patient care with primary care provider (PCP), specialist providers and other providers in the health sectors.
- Electronic documentation of patient medical visits/ procedures following each encounter.
Externship, With Funmi Adebayo, (Intensivist)
Progress West Hospital
O'Fallon, MO
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Hours Per Week: 8
- Assisted in the intubation of patient in the Intensive Care Unit
- Observed central line placement under aseptic conditions
- Interpretation of patient laboratory report and discussion of patient treatment options with the attending
- Gained experience on the use of the electronic medical records in particular the use of the EPIC software
- Exposure to wide variety of medical cases warranting admission into the ICU- Guillain Barres syndrome, drug overdose, traumatic brain injury etc
- Presentation of topics of common ICU medical cases to the attending
Externship, Funmi Adebayo (Intensivist)
Memorial Hospital
Belleville, IL
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Hours Per Week: 8
- Assisted in the intubation of patient in the Intensive Care Unit
- Observed central line placement under aseptic conditions
- Interpretation of patient laboratory report and discussion of patient treatment options with the attending
- Gained experience on the use of the electronic medical records in particular the use of the EPIC software
- Exposure to wide variety of medical cases warranting admission into the ICU- Guillain Barres syndrome, drug overdose, traumatic brain injury etc
- Presentation of topics of common ICU medical cases to the attending
Observership, Dr Olayiwola Olagbegi (GI Specialist
Christian Hospital, BJC Health Care
St Louis, MO
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Hours Per Week: 24
- Observe the supervisor during all his case managements, both in the clinics and in the Endoscopy room
Medical Officer
Community Healthcare Hospital
Mushin, Lagos, Nigeria.
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Providing day to day medical consultation
- History taking, physical examination, diagnosis, and providing appropriate treatment to patients
- Antenatal care for pregnant women
- Adolescent health education
- Public health education and community health promotion
- Referral of patients to appropriate specialist
- Led a diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in the day to day running of the primary health care center, which empowered me with essential leadership skills of human inter-professional relations and management
- Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care for patients by coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across various departments.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility, adhering to strict infection control measures and reporting potential hazards.
- Kept informed on advancements in field to contribute to medical research programs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
Medical House Officer ( Internship)
Lagos University teaching Hospital
Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos. Nigeria
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Hours Per Week: 80
- Post medical school rotational internship at the largest referral hospital in southwest Nigeria with over 760 bed capacity, serving over 25 million population in Lagos state and surrounding states.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care for patients by coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across various departments.
- Kept informed on advancements in field to contribute to medical research programs.
- Presented at conferences and workshops to share insights on innovative approaches in patient care management, fostering collaboration among peers within the industry.
- Reviewed complex cases alongside colleagues during peer consultations to develop consensus on appropriate courses of action for challenging scenarios.
- Increased efficiency in clinical operations by optimizing workflow processes and resource allocation.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and streamline communication.
- Verified complex diagnoses to facilitate treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Education
ECFMG Certification - Passed Step 1, Step 2 & Step 3 At One Sittings
EDUCATIONAL COMMISSION FOR FOREIGHN MEDICAL GRADUA
03.2021
M.B.,B.S. - Medicine And Surgery
University of Lagos College of Medicine
Lagos, Nigeria03.2017
Skills
- Physical examination and Diagnostic acumen
- Clinical reasoning and critical thinking
- Patient Evaluation
- Prescription Coordination
- Evidence-based medicine
- Patient-centered care coordination
- Effective time and communication management
- Ethical practice and Cultural Competence
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Electronic Medical Record Software (EPIC)
Research
- 04/2021. Washington University in St. Louis, SAINT LOUIS, MO, United States of America, Research Assistant, Dr. Chet Hammill, Literature reviewed of research study titled - Exogenous use of steroid associated with the development of hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatocellular adenoma, Reviewing of journal and articles related to the research topic and summarizing findings based on the eligibility criteria.
- 04/2021. Washington University in St.Louis, SAINT LOUIS, MO, United States of America, Research Assistant, Dr. Chet Hammill, Work in collaboration with Dr. Chet Hammill a hepatobiliary pancreatic surgeon in conducting a study on intraabdominal tuberculosis mimicking intraperitoneal tumor., Responsible for literature review on the research topic, Involved in the weekly discussion and analysis of the research findings., Gained experiences in interpretation of statistical graphs and tables.
Membership And Societies
- American College of Physician (ACP)
- Medical and Dental council of Nigeria
- Medical women association of Nigeria
- Christian medical and dental association of Nigeria
Publications
Poster Presentation, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS, Ogunlana, Y.O., 2013-10-01, Class Presentation/Lagos, NGA. University of Lagos, Nigeria Oral Presentation, Pathophysiology and Management of Tuberculosis, Ogunlana Y. O.,, 2013-07-01, Class Presentation/Lagos, NGA. University of Lagos, Nigeria( class presentation). Oral Presentation, Management of Seizure Disorder, Ogunlana Y. O.,, 2016-03-01, Class Presentation/Lagos, NGA.
Volunteer Experience
- 02/2020, 02/2020. Hardee's Heatupst.louis.org, St Louis, MO, United States of America, Fundraiser, Centre for diversity BJC health care group, This is an event organized to provide safety net for thousands of seniors, the disabled and families with children who have fallen on hard times and are struggling to make ends meet - Choosing between eating and heating in the winter months or trying to avoid health related illness and death during the sizzling hot summer month.
- 03/2018, 05/2018. Community Healthcare center, Lagos, Nigeria, Planning committee member, Mrs. Anne, 1.Providing menstrual health education to high school students in Mushin local government areas in Lagos state. 2. Donation of sanitary pads to high school girls in public schools.
- 10/2011, 03/2017. Christian Medical and Dental Association, Lagos, Nigeria, Member, Dr. Oridota, 1. Providing medical aids to the under served communities, and holistically caring for the whole man. 2. Medical outreaches to villages, schools and under served communities. 3. Organizing and conducting tutorial for medical students in preparation for medical professional examination
Certification
BLS AND ACLS Certified.
Internal Medicine Board Exam Eligibility in June 2025.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Assistant
Essen Health Care
05.2021 - 04.2022
Externship, With Funmi Adebayo, (Intensivist)
Progress West Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2021
Externship, Funmi Adebayo (Intensivist)
Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2021
Observership, Dr Olayiwola Olagbegi (GI Specialist
Christian Hospital, BJC Health Care
07.2020 - 10.2020
Medical Officer
Community Healthcare Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2019
Medical House Officer ( Internship)
Lagos University teaching Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2018
ECFMG Certification - Passed Step 1, Step 2 & Step 3 At One Sittings
EDUCATIONAL COMMISSION FOR FOREIGHN MEDICAL GRADUA
M.B.,B.S. - Medicine And Surgery
University of Lagos College of Medicine