Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Leadership And Professional Memberships
Certifications And Licensure
References
Timeline
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OLUWASEYI (OLU) OKUSANYA

Sacramento

Summary

To obtain a position as a physician assistant, where I can utilize my clinical skills and knowledge to deliver compassionate, evidence-based health care services. Dedicated to advocating for patients' rights and needs, promoting health education, and collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in diverse, fast-paced clinical settings.

Work History

Surgery Rotation

Shriners Hospitals For Children Northern California
Sacramento
  • 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.

Emergency Medicine Rotation

Sutter Amador Hospital
Jackson
  • Completed a 5-week rotation in a rural emergency department, managing patients across the lifespan, with diverse acute presentations, including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and orthopedic emergencies.
  • Performed focused histories and physical exams to develop differential diagnoses, and formulate management plans under attending supervision.
  • Conducted procedures including digital rectal exams (DRE), laceration repairs, incision and drainage of abscesses, splinting, IV placement, and EKG interpretation.
  • Assisted with patient triage, stabilization, and coordination of care for admissions and transfers.
    Developed skills in rapid assessment, procedural proficiency, and effective communication within an interdisciplinary team in a high-pressure environment.

Psychiatric Emergency Department Rotation

UC Davis Medical Center Emergency Department
Sacramento
  • 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
  • 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.

Family Medicine Rotation

Dignity Health Urgent Care - Midtwon
Sacramento
  • Managed acute illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced urgent care environment. Performed procedures including suturing, abscess drainage, laceration repairs, splinting, and joint injections.
  • Ordered and interpreted rapid diagnostic tests (strep, influenza, UTI, COVID-19), and basic radiologic studies under the supervision of an attending physician.
  • Prescribed appropriate treatments, such as antibiotics, pain management, and respiratory therapies, under the supervision of an attending physician.
  • Effectively managed care for approximately 15 to 20 urgent care patients per shift.

Pediatrics Rotation

UC Davis Medical Group Folsom
Folsom
  • Conducted comprehensive well-child exams, sports physicals, and acute care visits for infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Performed developmental screenings, growth assessments, and immunization evaluations.
  • Managed common pediatric conditions such as viral infections, asthma exacerbations, otitis media, and dermatologic concerns under supervision.
  • Provided patient and family education on nutrition, vaccination schedules, medication administration, and preventive care.
  • Collaborated with preceptors and interdisciplinary teams to develop management plans tailored to pediatric patients' needs.

OBGYN & Urogynecology Rotation

UC Davis Health Obstetrics And Gynecology
Sacramento
  • Assisted in prenatal, antenatal, and postpartum care, managing high-risk pregnancies, and routine women’s health visits.
  • Performed and assisted in pelvic exams, IUD placements, colposcopies, and endometrial biopsies.
  • Evaluated and treated urogynecology conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary incontinence.
  • Conducted STI testing and counseling on STI prevention and safe sex practices for adolescent and adult patients.

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
  • Patient assessment
  • Managing charts
  • Interpreting laboratory results
  • Incisions and drainage
  • Laceration repair
  • Patient management

Volunteer 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

  • California Physician Assistant License, Pending
  • California DEA Certificate, Pending
  • Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination, Scheduled
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 02/27
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 08/26

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Psychiatric Emergency Department Rotation

UC Davis Medical Center Emergency Department

Selective Rotation

Sacramento Post Acute Rehab

Family Medicine Rotation

Dignity Health Urgent Care - Midtwon

Pediatrics Rotation

UC Davis Medical Group Folsom

OBGYN & Urogynecology Rotation

UC Davis Health Obstetrics And Gynecology

Surgery Rotation

Shriners Hospitals For Children Northern California

Emergency Medicine Rotation

Sutter Amador Hospital

Master of Health Services - Physician Assistant

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Arizona State University
OLUWASEYI (OLU) OKUSANYA