Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Certification
References
Timeline
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Abena Serwaah Frempong

Summary

Dynamic and adept Physician Assistant with comprehensive experience gained through internships at prestigious institutions like 37 Military Hospital. Excelled in patient care, history taking, and assisting in surgical procedures. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, multitasking abilities, and a dependable nature. Proven track record of enhancing patient management and care efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Clinic Pharma
05.2022 - Current
  • I started an internship at a clinic in preparation for my license exam
  • I gained more practice, skills and knowledge working independently and still under supervision of the Medical Officer of the clinic

Intern

University of Ghana Hospital
04.2019 - Current
  • As part of my final year in school requirements, I started a preceptorship at University of Ghana Hospital where I rotated the various departments: Emergency Unit, Out patient Department, Pediatrics, Surgical Unit, Maternity Unit, Public Health Unit, Diagnostic Department (Radiology)
  • I gained more hands on patient care, medical knowledge and learning of diagnostic criteria, treatment, and management of various cases in the various departments

Intern

Pentecost Hospital
07.2018 - Current
  • I gained lots of hands on skills during my internship in this hospital as a third year student
  • Skills in catheterization, insertion of NG tubes, and proper mastery of history taking and physical examination

Intern

37 Military Hospital
08.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: one of the biggest teaching hospitals in Ghana
  • I gained lots of experience as its one of the biggest teaching hospitals in Ghana
  • I learnt to take detailed history, assist in procedures, consulting room ethics and physical examination of patients as a second year student
  • One of the biggest teaching hospitals in Ghana

Intern

Lapaz Community Hospital
06.2016 - Current
  • I commenced Basic Nursing at a Lapaz Community where I was trained as a ward nurse, taught basic nursing skills, IV Cannulation, laying beds, serving medications, charting vital signs, writing nurse’s notes as a first year student

House Job Intern

37 Military Hospital
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • After passing my license exam, and gaining my provisional license, I was posted to 37 Military Hospital by the Medical and Dental Council to work as an intern
  • I rotated all the various departments: Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Medical Department, Polyclinic, Trauma and Surgical Unit, Public Health Unit and Pediatric Department
  • I worked as a professional Physician Assistant under the supervision of Medical Officers, Resident and Consultants
  • I gained more hands on skills, and proper mastery of my already obtained skills in: Suturing, Intravenous Cannulation, Catheterization, Debridement of Wounds, Femoral Tap, Application of POP, Manipulation of fractures, Insertion of NG tubes
  • Knowledge in the treatment and Management of diseases: CVA, Severe Malaria, Fractures, Lacerations, Acute Appendicitis, Hypertension, Diabetes, Anaemia in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Abortions
  • Experience at the Theatre: Assisting in surgical procedures like Caesarian Section, Myomectomy, Appendectomy, Wound Debridement, External Fixation of Radius and Ulna, Suturing

National Service Personnel

Pentecost Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • After completion of my program, I started my service at the Pentecost Hospital for a year
  • I rotated the various departments: Emergency Unit, Out patient Department, Pediatrics, Surgical Unit, Public Health Unit, Diagnostic Department, Maternity Unit
  • My role as a service personnel intern was to work as a professional under the supervision of a Medical Officer and Specialist
  • I gained more knowledge and experience and it helped sharpen my skills

Education

tertiary education -

central university
01.2019

senior high school -

st rose’s senior high school
01.2015

junior high school education -

vilac international school
01.2012

Skills

  • General patient care
  • History taking
  • Physical examination
  • Diagnosing
  • Prescribing
  • Management of diseases
  • Interpreting laboratory results
  • Interpreting x-rays
  • Interpreting ultrasound scans
  • Venipuncture
  • Suturing
  • Insertion of urine catheters
  • Insertion of nasopharyngeal tubes
  • Intravenous cannulation
  • Assisting in surgical procedures
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Application of POP
  • Manipulation of fractures
  • Hospital database software
  • Case summary

Volunteer Experience

  • School Outreach, Participated in annual outreach programs in Central University to neighbouring towns around the school's locality., 01/01/16, 12/31/18
  • Volunteering at an NGO – Core Care, Volunteered with a health screening NGO named Core Care in providing health screens for various diseases like hypertension, diabetes, malaria, eye screens etc., 01/01/21, 12/31/23
  • Volunteer Job at Clinic Pharma, Volunteered at private clinics for internships in sharpening my skills after graduation., 01/01/21, 12/31/22
  • Volunteer Job at Salvation Army Hospital, Decided to volunteer at a hospital in the eastern part of Ghana., 03/01/21, 03/31/21
  • Home Visits by Child Welfare Clinic, Volunteer experience of Home visits by the child welfare clinic at 37 Military Hospital Public Health Unit to provide treatment, health education and support to the community., 01/01/24, 12/31/24

Certification

  • Board Certification, Medical and Dental Council

References

  • Dr. Benjamin Toboh, Physician Specialist, 37 Military Hospital, +233201877272
  • Dr. Edem Letsa, Family Medicine Specialist, 37 Military Hospital, +233507984848
  • Dr. Col Nutsugah, ENT Specialist, 37 Military Hospital, +233268818101

Timeline

House Job Intern

37 Military Hospital
10.2023 - 09.2024

Intern

Clinic Pharma
05.2022 - Current

National Service Personnel

Pentecost Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020

Intern

University of Ghana Hospital
04.2019 - Current

Intern

Pentecost Hospital
07.2018 - Current

Intern

37 Military Hospital
08.2017 - Current

Intern

Lapaz Community Hospital
06.2016 - Current

tertiary education -

central university

senior high school -

st rose’s senior high school

junior high school education -

vilac international school
Abena Serwaah Frempong