Medical Practitioner
Resume:
Dr FOLASADE OLUWABUNMI FALAJU
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER WITH SIX YEARS OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCE.
Email: *********@*****.***
Mobile: 050*******
United Arab Emirates
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
●I am a General Medical Physician with six years of comprehensive experience in foremost private and public healthcare facilities, as well as work experience in United Arab Emirates.
●I have an active General Practitioner license to practice.
●I play a multi-functional role, managing daily processes and procedures to ensure seamless patient care. I am highly skilled in taking good history and physical examinations to make diagnosis, interpretation of various screenings/investigations and recommending treatments in a wide range of general medical and emergency conditions in adults and children. I carry out emergency procedures, minor surgeries, critical patient transfer and advanced life support services.
●Proven ability in critical thinking and decision making skills, dedicated client service and exceptional clinical skills with confidence. I am able to adapt and care for clients from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. I have an excellent knowledge in insurance protocols and electronic medical documentations. I have a distinctive reputation for effective communication, very fluent in English language with professional working proficiency in Arabic.
●I have both BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications and I am also skilled in basic ultrasound imaging.
●I am a resident in United Arab Emirates on spouse visa. I am available to resume work and will be very grateful for your kind consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
THUMBAY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AJMAN, UAE – January 2021 to Present
I work in the Long Term Unit where I attend to the medical needs of patients with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
I also work in the Intensive Care Unit to manage patients with severe or life threatening illnesses or injuries.
I performed independent regular ward rounds as well as with consultants, clinical examination with adequate electronic documentation, ordering appropriate laboratory or radiological investigations, effectively interpreting the results, tracheostomy care, insertion and care of nasogastric tube, care of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube, urethral catheterization, monitoring and caring for patients on mechanical ventilation.
I manage patients with medical conditions which includes but not limited to hypertension, respiratory infections and disorders, diabetes, gastroenterological disorders, thyroid disorders.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER (LOCUM)
AL ZAHRA HOSPITAL SHARJAH, UAE – January 2020 to May 2020
●I worked in the inpatient wards and in the emergency unit as a Resident Medical Officer, to take detailed history from patients, perform clinical examinations with adequate documentation in electronic medical records, ordering appropriate laboratory/radiological investigations with insurance approvals where applicable, and effectively interpreting the results.
●I worked with various departments in the management of medical conditions of patients, which includes but not limited to hypertension, respiratory viral infections and disorders, diabetes, gastroenterological disorders, thyroid disorders, and maintaining international standards in patients’ management.
●I was involved in the management of pregnant patients in the emergency unit and in the wards, assisted in normal vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections.
●I performed independent regular ward rounds as well as with consultants and referral for specialist consultation when necessary.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
SAUDI GERMAN HOSPITAL AJMAN, UAE – April 2019 to September 2019
●I worked effectively in the adult emergency department as well as in the general inpatient wards, caring for both medical and surgical patients.
●Detailed history taking and clinical examinations, adequate documentations, ordering laboratory/radiological investigations and other diagnostic procedures with effective interpretation of results.
●I streamlined workload for consultants/specialists by playing a multi-functional role, managing daily processes and procedures to ensure seamless departmental operations including admission right, insurance approvals with excellent knowledge in electronic medical documentations to maintain international standards in patients management.
●Prescription of medications and administration of treatment to clients, management of injuries and life-threatening conditions, an active team member in the resuscitation of patients in various critical conditions.
●Regular ward rounds in the inpatient wards and critical care unit, preoperative and postoperative patient care, referral for specialist consultations when appropriate.
●I was involved in the management of pregnant patients in the emergency unit and in the wards, and also assisted in normal vaginal deliveries.
●I preformed basic ultrasound scanning for patients in the emergency department.
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
MINISTRY OF HEALTH SAUDI ARABIA, NAMERAH HOSPITAL
AL QUFUNDAH PROVINCE, SAUDI ARABIA - October 2015 - September 2017
●Worked effectively in the emergency unit and in the inpatient department.
●Responsible for medical care of adults and pregnant women. Independent regular ward rounds as well as with consultants, cared for clients at the general inpatient and emergency wards.
●Detailed history taking and documentation, clinical examinations, ordering laboratory, radiological investigations and other diagnostic procedures. Prescription of medications and administration of treatment to clients, referral for specialist consultation when appropriate.
●Resuscitation and minor surgeries such as suturing of lacerations, incision and drainage of abscess, taking toxicology samples for investigations, stabilisation of trauma patient. I also preformed basic ultrasound scanning for patients in the emergency department.
MEDICAL OFFICER
PRIVATE SPECIALIST CENTRE - LAGOS NIGERIA – December 2014 to August 2015
●I worked as the medical doctor in charge to provide outpatient consultations and emergency care to adult and paediatric patients. I provided antenatal and postnatal care to clients.
●Detailed history taking and documentation, clinical examinations, ordering laboratory, radiological investigations and other diagnostic procedures. Prescription of medications and administration of treatment to both adults and children.
●Supervision of other medical and support staff. Delegation of duties and follow up of team members’ behaviour towards positive client satisfaction.
MEDICAL OFFICER
OTTO MEDICAL CENTRE, LAGOS MAINLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NIGERIA - November 2013 to November 2014
●I worked as the medical doctor in charge of a government owned medical centre.
●I played an advisory role and effectively communicated with stakeholders and the chief executive officer towards competitive medical services. Reporting notifiable diseases to appropriate government authorities, collation of information and warnings of possible outbreaks.
●I rendered general medical treatments to both adults and children, emergency care, antenatal/postnatal care and referral to consultants in tertiary centres when appropriate.
INTERNSHIP
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE EBUTE METTA, NIGERIA – January 2012 to December 2012
●Housemanship; where I rotated through four departments (Internal medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology), each rotation lasting a period of three months.
●I also worked at the emergency unit, inpatient and outpatient departments.
EDUCATION
●MBBS in MEDICINE AND SURGERY - OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE IFE - October 2011
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
General Practitioner License of United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Health - February 2019 to present
General Practice, Saudi Council for Health Specialties - June 2016 to June 2019
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) - May 2019 to May 2021
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association) - November 2019 to November 2021
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
●Computer literacy and good knowledge of electronic medical records.
●Fluent in English language and basic Arabic proficiency.
●Proven capability in critical thinking, effective decision making skills, leadership and managerial skill in healthcare organisations.
●Ability to work long hours, often under pressure with confidence.
●Highly motivated and a great team player.
●Great interpersonal and communication skills.
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