Oluwasanmi Olutokun
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Experienced Physiotherapist with 8+ years in diverse specialties, including MSK, Pediatrics, and Sports. Holding an MSc in MSK Physiotherapy, I stay current with industry trends and research to deliver evidence-based, individualized treatment plans for my patients. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through tailored care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapy Assistant
Coronation Physiotherapy
Edmonton, AB, Canada
12.2023 - Current
- Set up and prepared equipment for patient use in a timely and efficient manner
- Assisted patients with exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being
- Provided rehabilitation services to facilitate recovery and improve functional abilities
- Monitored and tracked patient progress to ensure the effectiveness of treatment plans
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques and strategies to promote healing and prevent further injury
Paediatric Physiotherapist
Massey Street Children's Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Provided comprehensive assessments (subjective and objective) of babies, children and young people who presented with a wide variety of conditions
- Planned treatment regimen with contribution from the senior physiotherapist as deemed fit
- Carried out treatment regimen as planned
- Re-assessed patient when necessary with contribution from the senior physiotherapist
- Liaised with other healthcare providers to provide and receive relevant information about the medical history and progress of clients as well as referred clients who required other specific healthcare provision
- Ensured education of clients/caregivers regarding status and management of the condition
- Assessed, prescribed and monitored devices for mobility and support such as thoracolumbar jacket, knee-ankle-foot orthosis, ankle-foot orthosis, toe-raise device, aeroplane splint, cerebral palsy chair etc
- Educated and supervised physiotherapy students in paediatric management
- Maintained up-to-date clinical records using manual and electronic medical records
- Seminar presentation participation
- Worked closely with other members of the management team; physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists and health care assistants to deliver evidence based care to all clients under the supervision of a more senior physiotherapist
- After work hour coverage/call duty
- Any other ad-hoc duty assigned
- Uphold the rules of ethics and conduct of the medical rehabilitation therapist board at all times
Sports Physiotherapist
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2017 - 11.2023
- Planning and executing the regular stretching programs before training
- Assessment and screening of players on-field and off-field
- Giving first aid if required
- Management and treatment of acute/sub acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries before, during and after playing time
- Making decisions about whether players can continue playing
- Designing and implementing rehabilitation programs
- Referring individuals to appropriate sports and medical practitioners for further treatment
- Collaborating with trainers and coaches on injury prevention programs
- Maintenance of the physical fitness of players
Rotational Intern Physiotherapist
LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (LUTH)
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2016 - 07.2017
- With access to advice and support from senior physiotherapy staff I did three(3) monthly rotational post through orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, and cardiopulmonary units during my time at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
- Performed physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse presentation and complex/multiple pathologies, interpreted, analysed clinical and non-clinical data
- Used clinical reasoning and skills with manual assessment techniques to provide diagnosis/clinical impression
- Assessment techniques used include the soap technique: subjective - patients' complaint, history of presenting complaint, past medical history, drug history, social history, patient's age, patient's occupation, mechanism of injury, duration of pain, is the pain improving, unchanged or worsening, noticed any weakness or decrease in strength
- Objective: gait patterns, postural deformity, body type, range of motion with use of goniometer, muscle strength, functional tests required for the complaint
- Provided diagnosis/clinical impression, developed and delivered individualised evidence based treatment programmes and form own caseload treatment modalities ranges across: electrotherapy, electrical stimulation, gait training, exercise classes, massage
- Discharged patients and monitor caseloads
- Trained, supervised, advised and supported non-qualified physiotherapy staff and physiotherapy students
- Provided advise and guidance on health promotion, health management and prevention strategies to patients, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- I evaluated patients' progress, reassess and adapt treatment programs as required
- Maintained both electronic and handwritten patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to meet professional standards
- Identified and managed clinical risks within the caseloads
- Delegated and supervised an identified caseload for physiotherapy undergraduate students
- Worked with team members to provide physiotherapy on-call care to support delivery of 24hrs service to acutely ill patients in intensive care unit, accident and emergency unit, acute stroke unit and general wards
- Interpreted complex medical information and investigations and alter treatment programmes accordingly e.g measure blood pressure, blood gases, X-ray, CT scan, MRI etc
- Worked flexibly to provide assistance when required to cover other areas of physiotherapy services
- Gave quarterly clinical presentations on topics across improvement of patient safety, treatment modalities for specific conditions to colleagues, physiotherapy undergraduate students, senior physiotherapy staff and other non-physiotherapy staff using audio-visual visual and multimedia equipment
- Attended multidisciplinary ground round meetings where various patient caseloads and holistic approach to patient management are discussed
- Attended continuous professional development programs
Education
Masters In Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
College of Medicine, University of Lagos
Nigeria 09.2019
Bachelor In Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
College of Medicine, University of Lagos
Nigeria 09.2015
Skills
Effective communication
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Time management
Collaborative and Interpersonal skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Physiotherapy Practice in the Canadian Healthcare System by University of
alberta, 2023.
Timeline
Physiotherapy Assistant
Coronation Physiotherapy
12.2023 - Current
Paediatric Physiotherapist
Massey Street Children's Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2023
Sports Physiotherapist
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries
11.2017 - 11.2023
Rotational Intern Physiotherapist
LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (LUTH)
08.2016 - 07.2017
Masters In Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
College of Medicine, University of Lagos
Bachelor In Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
College of Medicine, University of Lagos