OLUWATOSIN TOLULOPE LAWAL
Kitchener,Nigeria
Summary
With a proven track record at Federal Medical Centre, Ebutemetta, I excel in neuroaxial blocks and fostering team spirit. My expertise spans from advanced cardiac life support to managing complex anesthesia procedures, significantly enhancing patient care and safety. My leadership in training staff and improving clinical outcomes showcases my commitment to excellence in the medical field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Resident (Anaesthesia)
Federal Medical Centre, Ebutemetta
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge through continuing medical education courses and attending conferences or seminars related to the field of expertise.
- Integrated findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
- Anticipated patients' needs, conducted discharge planning and created individualized disease management and prevention plans.
- Mentored junior residents and provided constructive feedback on performance, helping them enhance their clinical skills.
- Supervise procedures including intra-arterial lines, subclavian vein access, femoral venous, Internal jugular vein access via Bedside Ultrasonography
Resident Doctor (Anesthesia)
Federal Medical Centre, Ebutemetta
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed perioperative anesthetic care encompassing preoperative assessment, intraoperative administration, and post-anesthesia monitoring following national standards.
- Supervision of perioperative anaesthetic management of patients which include but not limited to; general surgeries, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, orthopaedics, paediatrics, plastic, ophthalmology, and maxillofacial surgeries
- Manage data and storage of patients' records on the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) application for easy access to information and to facilitate quick intervention and referral to various care units
- Develop staffing and work-shift scheduling in the unit to improve work efficiency and maximize staff strength par time eliminating poor performance and lateness
- Consultation meetings with Head of Clinical Services, head of medical and surgical departments, Chief of Nursing and Procurement board to facilitate and maintain standards for safe and best outcomes for patients
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary forums to discuss patient needs and develop strategies to improve patient satisfaction and best discharge plans
- Supervise and train staff on basic bed-side Investigations including Full blood count, Clotting time, Urinalysis, Blood sugar levels, Arterial Blood Gases
- Train and supervise doctors and nurses on Invasive Life Saving Interventions including Endotracheal Intubation via Direct Laryngoscopy and Fiber Optic Laryngoscopy
- Perform with expertise on localized and regional blocks for surgical procedures
- Perform land mark and ultrasound guided central line insertion
- Facilitate team meetings, nursing team meetings as well as pharmaceutical teleconferences
- Conduct internal investigations related to performance-based issues to identify possible areas of neglect in patient management specifically audits on hand washing attitudes within healthcare workers etc
- Scheduling, Liaising and organization of training courses/updates for Residents, Medical officers, Anaesthetic technicians, Nurses, Nursing Aides and Medical Students
- Organizing and ensuring communication with patient relatives and staff of the Intensive Care Unit concerning up to date care
- Identify clinical challenges and develop appropriate and timely solutions such as Mortality Reviews during scheduled ongoing staff training period
- Diligently supervise triage of patients to limit casualties
- Facilitate Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Paediatric Basic Life support training and retraining among staff of the hospital
- Attending and participating at Conferences such as Intensive and Critical Care Society of Nigeria(I-CCSN) to deliberate on sustainable healthcare improvement in the face of recent global health challenges
- Anaesthetized, sedated and monitored patients’ vital signs during surgical procedures and care
- Monitored anaesthetic equipment and provided post anesthesia support and instructions
- Clerked and examined admitted patients, and followed up investigations and testing with image reports, blood results (where necessary) to properly diagnose patients and administer proper care
- Interviewed patients, before, during and after procedures to maintain current knowledge of relevant conditions
- Excellent clinical training and exposure to Best Anesthesia practices and broad spectrum of pathologies
- Performed General anaesthesia with relaxant technique as well as localized and regional blocks for over 400+ surgical and medical procedures
- Calculated proper dosage medication for the specific patient physiology
- Implemented Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and Central Line classes for staff training
- Utilized Basic Life Support skills to intervene during life threatening crisis and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation of patients
- Supported duties for diagnostic and interventional procedures such as setting up special equipment for Monitoring of Patient including 12 Lead ECG, Non-invasive and Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring, Cardiac pacing, Neuromuscular Blockade etc
- Keeping Accurate Patient records and Investigations on the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) application
- Worked with the Chief Resident to create team timelines and shift roasters for the smooth running of the department and Intensive Care Unit
- Documentation of weekly departmental meetings and trainings
- Handled Patient family education and counselling sessions with patient relatives while managing the patient
Senior Medical Officer
KAAF Maternity and Laboratory Centre
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Manage care for neonates including newborn resuscitation, complications from preterm delivery, incubator care, and assessment and treatment of neonatal jaundice
- Monitor, evaluate and record the condition of preemies using the continuous positive pressure machine (CPAP) in the management of Apnea
- Carried out procedures such as IV cannulation and venipuncture, passing nasogastric tubes, suturing, and exchanging blood transfusions
- Assessment and management of common pediatric emergencies in infants
- Identify and solve issues related to the quality of care, by active participation in the education of HMOs on patient care, protocols used and tariff negotiation
Medical Officer
KAAF Maternity and Laboratory Centre
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Promoted to Senior Medical Officer after seven months with employer
- Served in Obstetrics and Gynecology department and managed child delivery using the safest process to reduce maternal and child mortality
- Demonstrated alertness in the provision of antenatal care, diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy complications including pre-eclampsia, Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Diabetes in pregnancy
- Conferred with patients on Health Maintenance Organizations care plan specifications and interface with health care provider; provided advisory on treatment plans and protocols, risks, and presenting solutions to successfully impact health process
Medical Officer (NYSC)
Federal Medical Centre
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Observed a mandatory year community service program under the National Youth Service Corp Commission
- Acquired and developed skills through rigorous on-the-job training in A&E and Internal Medicine
- Member of the team that facilitated the establishment of the Skin Clinic, aimed at the treatment of skin disorders, alopecia and management of auto-immune diseases
- Diligently performed duties and performed triage of patients to limit casualties and mitigate risks
- Handled data management including review of patients' records for easy access to information and to facilitate referral to respective units of the emergency unit for quick intervention
Medical House Officer (Housemanship)
68 Nigerian Army Reference Military Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Undertook 12 months of training as a requirement of the housemanship program, and completed all clinical and medical job responsibilities in the following departments; Surgery, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Accidents and Emergency
- Part of a team of medical officers that successfully managed a preterm born at 28 weeks, weighing 1kg, and was discharged healthily after 6 weeks of intensive care
- Clerked and examined admitted patients, and followed up investigations and testing with image reports, blood results (where necessary) to properly diagnose patients and administer proper care
- Harness hands-on medical diagnostic acumen and important surgical skills for emergency cases
Education
Primary Fellowship in Anaesthesia -
Part 1 - Anaesthesia
10.2024
Primary and Diploma in Anaesthesia -
04.2024
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
01.2016
Skills
- Neuroaxial Blocks
- Spinal Anaesthesia
- Epidural Anaesthesia
- Subclavian access
- Femoral access
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Fibre Optic Laryngoscopy
- Front of Neck Access
- Arterial Lines
- Bedside Diagnostic Ultrasonography
- Arterial Blood Gases
- 12 Lead Electrocardiography
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Infusion Pumps
- Enteral Feeding
- Drug dosing
- Patient Controlled Analgesia
- Collaboration
- Team spirit
- Management of Apnea in Newborns
- Infection Prevention
- Suturing
- Venipuncture
- Nebulization
- Difficult Airway Management
- Intubation
- Maternal and Child Health
- Blood pressure measurement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Nigerian Medical and Dental Council
- Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists
- Member Society of Airway Management
- Public Relations Officer, Association of Resident Doctors, FMC Ebutemetta
Registrations
MDCN/R/83781, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
Managementexperience
- Public Relations Officer Association Of Resident Doctors, FMC Ebutemetta
- Team Lead Group D Anaesthesia and ICU
Procedures
- Performing Neuroaxial Blocks including Spinal Anaesthesia and Epidural Anaesthesia
- Insertion of subclavian access, Femoral access
- Securing Airway via Direct Laryngoscopy and Fibre Optic Laryngoscopy
- Securing Airway via Front of Neck Access
- Insertion Of Arterial Lines
- Bedside Diagnostic Ultrasonography
- Bedside Investigations including –Arterial Blood Gases
- Application of 12 Lead Electrocardiography
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Infusion Pumps use for Enteral Feeding and Drug dosing
- Patient Controlled Analgesia using Opioids
Awards
- Certificate of National Service, National Youth Service Corps
- Excellence in Medicine Female Physicians Network Award For Growth, 2020
- Excellence in Medicine Female Physicians Network Award for Support, 2021
- Certificate of Merit as Chairperson, Media and Publicity Sub-committee, Association of Resident Doctors, FMC Ebutemetta
Training
- Your Skin and You, Dermatologist Association of Nigeria, 11/2019
- Healthy Nutrition, Healthy Baby, NESTLE, 05/2017
- NSA Airway Workshop, 11/2021
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital Monthly Special Clinical Meeting, 03/2022
- Workshop Organized by the Intensive and Critical Care Society of Nigeria, Basic Echocardiography in the ICU, Modern Airway Equipment and Difficult Airway Intervention techniques, Ultrasound Guided Central Line Placement, Infusion Pumps and Patient Controlled Anaesthesia
- Training Organized by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria in Collaboration with Intelligent Healthcare Solutions, Critical Care in Low and Middle Income Countries, The Anaesthetist as a Critical Care Practitioner, End of Life Care in Nigeria, Critical Care Management of Aneurysmal Sub arachnoid Hemorrhage in the ICU, Ethical Dilemma in the diagnosis of Brain Death in the ICU, Recent Experiences, 07/2022
Research
- Weaning Practices Amongst Women in Lamigo, Plateau State, 2016
- Handwashing Practices Amongst Healthcare Workers in the Intensive Care Unit, 2022
Certification
Diploma in Anaesthesia from the West African College of Surgeons - April 2023
Part I (Membership) National Post Graduate Medical College - Anaesthesia - October 2024
Timeline
Senior Resident (Anaesthesia) - Federal Medical Centre, Ebutemetta
07.2024 - 12.2024
Resident Doctor (Anesthesia) - Federal Medical Centre, Ebutemetta
06.2021 - 06.2024
Senior Medical Officer - KAAF Maternity and Laboratory Centre
10.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Officer - KAAF Maternity and Laboratory Centre
03.2020 - 10.2020
Medical Officer (NYSC) - Federal Medical Centre
03.2019 - 03.2020
Medical House Officer (Housemanship) - 68 Nigerian Army Reference Military Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2018
National PostGraduate Medical College of Nigeria - Primary Fellowship in Anaesthesia,
West African College of Surgeons - Primary and Diploma in Anaesthesia,
University of Jos - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery,
Federal Medical Centre , Ebutemetta - Part 1, Anaesthesia
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