ABIGAIL DZOMEKU
New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate International Medical Graduate with strong hands-on clinical and patient care experience. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, infection control, and supporting healthcare teams in fast-paced environments. Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) with a solid foundation in bedside care, patient safety, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Seeking a Patient Care Technician role in New Jersey to deliver high-quality support while leveraging a deep medical background.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Intern (Rotating Internship)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge)
Accra
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Completed supervised rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, and Psychiatry.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and monitored vital signs for acutely ill patients.
- Supported treatment plans and assisted with procedures including IV insertion, wound care, and catheterization.
- Provided patient education and maintained meticulous medical records to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety, infection control, and hygiene standards in high-volume wards.
Education
MBBS -
New Jersey, USASkills
- Clinical Care
- Vital signs
- EKG administration
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- I&O measurement
- Patient Support
- Mobility & repositioning
- Fall risk prevention
- Post-operative care
- Hygiene/ADLs
- Safety & Compliance
- Infection control (PPE)
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA standards
- BLS
- Communication
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Patient education
- Electronic charting & documentation
Pro Tip
Since you are an MBBS (International Medical Graduate) applying for PCT roles, hiring managers in New Jersey will be very impressed by your clinical depth. However, they may sometimes worry you are 'overqualified' and might leave quickly for residency. In your interviews, emphasize that you are eager to master the U.S. clinical workflow and bedside care standards—this shows them you value the PCT role as a critical foundation in the American healthcare system.
Degree
MBBS
Certification
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
- HIPAA & OSHA Safety Training
Personal Information
Work Permit: EAD (A# available upon request)
Technical Skills Languages
Electronic vital signs equipment, Glucometers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, English, Fluent, Ewe, Fluent, Twi, Fluent, Chinese, Basic/Conversational
Core Competencies
Vital signs, EKG administration, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, I&O measurement, Mobility & repositioning, fall risk prevention, post-operative care, hygiene/ADLs, Infection control (PPE), HIPAA compliance, OSHA standards, BLS, Interdisciplinary teamwork, patient education, electronic charting & documentation
Timeline
Medical Intern (Rotating Internship)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge)
08.2020 - 08.2021