OLUWANIFESIMI OLU-LAWAL
Chicago
Summary
Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of Medical billing and Coding. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Black Psychiatrists of America, Inc (BPA)
07.2024 - Current
- Organize interview sessions with Mental health professionals on topics like substance use disorder, maternal and neonatal mental health, Trauma, etc. * Manage the official LinkedIn account by creating and scheduling biweekly content around the peculiarities of mental health conditions in minority and underserved populations.
- Work with a team of an Addiction Psychiatrist, an Interventional Psychiatrist, 2 Medical graduates, 2 Residents and a Perinatal Psychiatry Fellow to explore wellness promotion avenues.
- Serve as a bridge between the leadership and the community members of the Black Psychiatrists of America by fostering ease of communication. * Publicizing the 2024 transcultural conference in Nairobi, Kenya this November.
Outpatient Psychiatry Externship
Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducting Psychiatry Interviews and Mental status Exams and develops management plans for 14 patients biweekly
- Working alongside Dr Victoria Gotay, MD an attending Psychiatrist
- Works with psychiatry residents from the University of Illinois Chicago both in the emergency room for acute psychiatric cases and the outpatient clinic, to interview patients, conduct mental status exams, organize treatment plans and present to the attending Psychiatrist
- Administers Long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics to patients at the Clinic
- Actively involved in mentoring premeds and medical students
Inpatient Psychiatry Externship
Loretto Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Accepted into a 4-week US Clinical training at Loretto Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
- Managed the care of 2-3 inpatients daily, presented their daily progress to the resident team, and devised management plans
- My role included reviewing patients' records before rounds, daily rounding on patients, conducting psychiatric evaluations, obtaining histories and daily progress, conducting mental status exams, documenting patient information on the EMR, and formulating diagnosis and treatment plans
- Actively participated in biweekly didactics by suggesting evidence-based approaches to psychiatric case scenarios
- Tutored several international medical students on how to conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental status exams
Outpatient Externship
Primary Care Clinic
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Supervised by Dr. Olalekan Sowade, M.D. (Attending Physician)
- At the Clinic biweekly, I interviewed an average of 10-12 Patients per day alongside my attending, and came up with diagnosis and corresponding management plans
- I managed a variety of Psychiatry conditions, including ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety
US Clinical Experience
Adult Inpatient Service, East Carolina University
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Was part of 1 of 4 teams working on the inpatient floor with an estimated 40-55 patients which included medical students, residents and attendings
- Present 6 out of 7 days a week, at an average of 77 hours weekly
- Was actively in charge of the medical management of 5-8 patients daily, which included patient encounters in a SOAP format, presenting at daily ward rounds in front of an interdisciplinary team (Residents, Attending Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Pharmacists, Case Management), use of EHR to document patient notes, placing medication and investigation orders, monitoring patient vitals and lab values
- Took part in weekly didactics organized by the faculty
- Involved in medical student education and mentorship
Welfare Leader
Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of Refuge
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Led a team of 8 people, 4 of which are medical Doctors and the others, Medical students
- Catered to the welfare of a congregation of 55 people from different socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds
- Actively identified individuals in need of financial and emotional support within the church community and environs
- Raised funds to meet the needs of these individuals by creating a voluntary system of financial partnership by members of the congregation
- Worked alongside the church administration in providing free lunch meals to over 50 people on the 1st Sunday of every month and other special events
- Worked closely with my team to provide financial and emotional support to the widows and needy in the community
Outpatient externship
Spalding Health Centre
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Supervised by Dr. Abiodun Mark, Akanmode M.D.
- Saw an average of 12-14 Patients per day alongside my supervisor, where I came up with diagnoses and corresponding management plans
Outpatient externship
MCI The Doctor’s Office at Midtown
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Did a 4-week Externship supervised by Dr. Oluwafemi Gbadamosi, MBBS
- Observed first-hand the various ways psychiatric conditions present in the primary care setting and came up with diagnosis and management plans including psychotherapy
- Complied with all COVID-19 Protocols, and observed history taking and physical examinations
- Observed closely the use of the EMR, annual check-ups and procedures like cryotherapy
Choir Welfare Leader
Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of Refuge
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Led a group of 3 medical doctors to cater to the welfare of the choir department of the church with 20 members
- Biweekly mental check-ins with members with an emphasis on optimizing work-life balance
- Served as an accountant for the contributions made by members in preparation for special programs, one of which is a yearly concert with over 100 attendees
- Worked in collaboration with the church’s leadership to cater to the attendees of this yearly concert
Education
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Medical Billing and Coding
Taylor Business Institute
Chicago, IL02.2025
M.D. -
Windsor University School of Medicine
08.2020
Premedical Medical Sciences -
Windsor University School of Medicine
12.2015
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Infection control protocols
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Quick learner
- Patient care coordination
- Computer skills
- Problem-solving
- Medical billing and coding
- Outstanding communication skills
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Creativity and innovation
- Reliable team player
- Patient-focused care
Licensure And Certification
- BLS Provider Certification, 01/01/23
- HIPAA Awareness for Healthcare Providers, 01/01/23
- PALS Certification, 01/01/22
- ALS Certification, 01/01/22
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), 01/01/21
Research
- Sleep dysfunction and suicidal ideation in Parkinson's disease: a case report, Olu-Lawal, O, Tamayo, L, Emore, E, Obiajunwa, C, Psychiatry Department Research Symposium, Chicago, IL, 05/29/24
- The Role of Androgen Receptor in the Prognosis of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Olu-Lawal, O, Final year Research Clerkship, May Pen, Jamaica, 04/10/20
- Physical activity patterns and Nutritional habits among Windsor University School of Medicine Students, Olu-Lawal, O, Akinboboye, O, Ekabua, M, Oghenetega, E, Ogunbiyi, M, Research day at Windsor University School of Medicine, Cayon, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 12/17/16
Accomplishments
- Dean's List - Taylor Business Institute. Academic Excellence - Awarded for maintaining a GPA of 4.0, impressive academic performance and excellent peer tutoring.
- Honor roll - Medical Billing and Coding Course at Taylor Business Institute. Academic Excellence - Awarded for maintaining a GPA of 4.0, remarkable case presentations, and outstanding research.
- Certificate of Appreciation - Melrose Shiloh Community Wellness Fair. Community/Service Recognition - For the organization and execution of a wellness fair held in Jamaica with over 200 attendees.
- Certificate of Excellence - Christian Student Fellowship, Windsor University School of Medicine Community/Service Recognition - Awarded for exemplary leadership as General Secretary and immense mentorship of medical students.
- Best Student Nominee - Windsor University School of Medicine. Academic Excellence - Awarded for academic prowess, exemplary leadership and outstanding extracurricular. participation. Received: Aug, 2017
Received: May, 2024
Received: Oct, 2023
Received: Nov, 2019
Received: Jul, 2018
Certification
- Typing Test Certification: Jan, 2025 - Present
- Mental Health First Aid Certification: Jan, 2025 - Jan, 2028
- HSP, Social / Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel - CITI Program: Jul, 2024 - Jul, 2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification: Jul, 2023 - Jul, 2025
- HIPAA Awareness for Healthcare Providers: Jun, 2023 - Jun, 2025
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG): Dec, 2021 - Dec, 2027
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Intern
Black Psychiatrists of America, Inc (BPA)
07.2024 - Current
Outpatient Psychiatry Externship
Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2024 - 09.2024
Inpatient Psychiatry Externship
Loretto Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2023
Outpatient Externship
Primary Care Clinic
05.2023 - 07.2023
US Clinical Experience
Adult Inpatient Service, East Carolina University
07.2022 - 12.2022
Outpatient externship
Spalding Health Centre
03.2022 - 04.2022
Outpatient externship
MCI The Doctor’s Office at Midtown
09.2021 - 10.2021
Welfare Leader
Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of Refuge
07.2021 - 07.2022
Choir Welfare Leader
Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of Refuge
09.2020 - 06.2021
M.D. -
Windsor University School of Medicine
Premedical Medical Sciences -
Windsor University School of Medicine
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Medical Billing and Coding
Taylor Business Institute
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