Experienced Physician Assistant with passion for health, wellness and preventive care. Additional expertise in Public Health Nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Ghana Health Service
12.2021 - 07.2023
Conduct assessment, diagnosis and management of about 250 clients weekly (outpatient, inpatient and mental health inclusive)
Undertake other invasive procedures: a. Intravenous cannulation b. Urethral catheterization c. Passing of nasogastric tube d. Removal of foreign bodies that do not require extensive surgery
Undertake minor surgical procedures: a. Incision and drainage of uncomplicated abscesses
b. Suturing of simple lacerations
c. Male circumcisions
Manage chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
Support HIV/TB surveillance, testing and initiation of treatment
Support midwives in carrying out antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and family planning services to 2,500 women in their reproductive age yearly
Support community health workers in vaccinating about 3,000 children under 5 yearly, in addition to screening for malnutrition
Supervised 20 health workers to screen about 7000 people aged 15 years and above yearly for blood pressure and sugar, weight, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases/risk factors
Physician Assistant
Ghana Health Service
10.2017 - 08.2021
Led and supervised multidisciplinary team of 45 healthcare professionals
Provided clinical assessment and treatment of medical conditions (outpatient and inpatient) to averagely 250 people weekly as Physician Assistant
Supported and supervised 3 midwives in carrying out antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and family planning services to 2,000 women in their reproductive age yearly
Supported and supervised 15 community health workers in vaccinating about 2,000 children under 5 yearly, in addition to screening for malnutrition
Supervised 25 health staff to screen about 6000 people aged 15 years and above yearly for blood pressure and sugar, weight, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases/risk factors
Supervised and supported 1 public health officer in disease surveillance, and 1 mental health nurses in community outreaches
Supervised activities of 2 orderlies and 1 security supporting staff
Led community and stakeholder engagements for sustainable healthcare delivery
Provided guidance on maintaining cold chain systems to ensure uninterrupted vaccination exercises
Managed average of $2,000.00 internally generated funds monthly for administrative, drugs and non-drugs commodities for service delivery
Trained 150 health workers as District Facilitator in Malaria diagnosis and reporting
Conducted on job training and guidance for 80 healthcare professionals in 8 selected districts in Central Region as Regional Facilitator for Integrated Management of Neonatal and Child Illnesses (IMNCI) with USAID/Systems of Health
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
02.2013 - 04.2014
Assessed and treated minor ailments
Checked and recorded vitals
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
Undertake Child welfare clinics, home and school health services
Undertake family planning and outreach services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
Narh-Bita College (Affiliated To KNUST )
Ghana
06.2020
Advanced Diploma - Community Medicine and Health
College of Health And Well-being
Kintampo, Ghana
07.2015
Diploma - community Health Nursing
Nurses Training College
Winneba, Ghana
12.2009
Skills
Patient Assessments, Diagnosis,interpreting Laboratory results and management
Documenting Vital signs
Intravenous cannulation
Urethral catheterization
Passing of nasogastric tube
Removal of foreign bodies that do not require extensive surgery
Wound Care including Suturing and debridement
Health education
Ability to impart knowledge and supervise others
Basic Information, Communication and Technology skills
Accomplishments
Awarded with Presidential Honor for Distinguished Service during the peak of the Covid-19 Pandemic, 2023
National Public Relations Officer for Ghana Physician Assistants Association, 2021 to 2023
Head of Facility and a sub-District for Brakwa Health Centre, 2017 to 2021
Contributed to our facility being name Best Health Centre by Ghana Health Service at District level in 2018.
Awarded the Best performing Physician Assistant in the District,2018
Supervised team of 45 staff members, 2017 to 2021
Head Of Facility for a Community Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound, Winneba 2013 TO 2014 as Senior Staff Nurse
Additional Information
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ghana Health Service (GHS), Emergency Obstetric and New Born Care, 2022
Pentecost University, Health Systems Management, Leadership and Governance , 2020
Staff Nurse at District Hospital Begoro, Ghana Health Service, Ministry of Health-Begoro, GhanaStaff Nurse at District Hospital Begoro, Ghana Health Service, Ministry of Health-Begoro, Ghana