Adams Bukari
Tamale
Summary
Highly skilled Anesthetist with experience in delivering safe and effective anesthesia services in various healthcare settings. Strong knowledge of anesthetic procedures, critical and intensive care, pain management and patient safety protocols.
Demonstrated leadership skills in coordinating with medical teams to optimize patient care outcomes. Proven track record of maintaining calm during emergencies, exhibiting sound decision – making abilities and providing quality patient care.
I equally have a strong foundation in nursing with over three years’ experience in clinical and community mental health care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locum Anesthetist
VRA Hospital Aboadze, Takoradi.
Takoradi
02.2023 - Current
- Assessment and optimization of patients for anesthesia for varied surgeries.
- Conducting safe and effective local, regional, and general anesthesia for over 1,000 surgeries.
- Monitoring and management of patients under anesthesia for surgeries, and at the post-anesthesia care unit.
- A CPR, BLS, and ACLS instructor or trainer for VRA Hospital.
- Airway management of critically ill and compromised airway patients.
- Participate in the management and transport of critically ill patients to tertiary facilities.
- Maintenance of medical equipment and inventory control.
- Management of surgical and acute pain.
Locum Anesthetist
Baptist Medical Center, Nalerigu.
Nalerigu
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessment and optimization, or stabilization, of patients for anesthesia and surgery.
- Administered anesthesia for obstetric, gynecological, plastic, orthopedic, and general surgeries.
- Management of surgical pain perioperatively.
- Involved in intubation and management of patients on ventilator support.
Anesthesia Intern
Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge, Accra and Tamale Teaching Hospital.
Accra
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Under supervision, I carried out preoperative assessment of both elective and emergency patients for surgery.
- Under instructions, I stabilized emergency patients for anesthesia.
- I was also charged with monitoring of patients during anesthesia and post anesthesia.
- I was also led to manage pain during surgery and post-anesthesia.
Anesthesia Intern
Greater Accra Reg Hosp. Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Adult and Pediatric
Accra
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Participating in intubation and sedation of patients.
- Assisting in bronchial toileting and tube feeding of intubated patients.
- Administration of medications (vasopressors, inotropes), and monitoring of patients.
- Assisted in the general care of patients on ventilators.
- Participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for patients in cardiac arrest.
- I took samples from patients for various analyses such as arterial blood for ABGs.
District Site Coordinator
Fight Against Epilepsy Initiative (FAEI), A W.H.O/ Ghana pilot Project, Volunteer
Kumbungu District
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Collection of data, writing, and presentation of reports on epilepsy in the district.
- Organization of durbars and carrying out education on epilepsy and mental health.
- Education and coordination of volunteer groups.
- Coordination of activities and attending conferences related to the project at the national level.
District Psychiatric Officer In charge of Mental H
Kumbungu District Health Directorate
Kumbungu
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Provisional diagnosis and management/treatment of patients.
- Case finding, counseling, and education of patients and relatives.
- Organized durbars and outreach services to communities under the district.
- Assessment and referral of patients to higher facilities.
- Undertaking home visits to some patients under treatment.
Resource Person
A Star-Ghana/ Kesmifm Project, Volunteer.
Tamale
05.2014 - 12.2014
- I was responsible for education and sensitization at KESMIFM on air about mental health and epilepsy.
- Organized forums in schools and in some communities on creating awareness of mental health, substance abuse, and epilepsy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anaesthesia
University of Cape Coast / School of Anaesthesia
School Of Anaesthesia And Critical Care, Accra.10-2020
Mental Health Nursing, Diploma.
Nurses’ Training College, Pantang-Accra
Accra, Ghana10-2010
Skills
- Airway management
- Patient monitoring systems
- some medical equipment maintenance
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cardiopulmonary life support
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Word, Power point, Excel, Canva, Coral draw
Languages
Mampruli
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Dagbani
Advanced (C1)
C1
Twi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
- Certified Registered Anaesthetist (CRA) - Medical & Dental Council, Ghana.
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) - Nursing & Midwifery Council, Ghana.
- Difficult airway case mix based on career – long experience, Medvoice, 7/02/24.
- Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Health, WHO online self-pace course, 29/01/2023.
- WHO/ICRC Basic Emergency Care: conflict – Related Injuries, WHO online self-pace course, 4/01/2024.
- 2020 ACLS instructor Update, American Heart Association online self-pace course, 4/01/2024.
Referees
Dr. Taurus Valmont
Medical Superintendent, VRA Hospital, Aboadze, Takoradi
Tel: 0209548802
Email: taurus.valmont@vra.com.
Mr. Benjamin Opoku Boateng
Anesthesia Unit Head, VRA Hospital, Aboadze, Takoradi
Tel: 0244404146
Email: benjamin.oboateng@vra.com.
Dr. Courage K. Gbeze
Clinical Coordinator, VRA Hospital.
Tel: 0244352603.
Timeline
Locum Anesthetist
VRA Hospital Aboadze, Takoradi.
02.2023 - Current
Locum Anesthetist
Baptist Medical Center, Nalerigu.
02.2021 - 12.2021
Anesthesia Intern
Greater Accra Reg Hosp. Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Adult and Pediatric
04.2020 - 06.2020
Anesthesia Intern
Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge, Accra and Tamale Teaching Hospital.
02.2020 - 09.2020
Resource Person
A Star-Ghana/ Kesmifm Project, Volunteer.
05.2014 - 12.2014
District Site Coordinator
Fight Against Epilepsy Initiative (FAEI), A W.H.O/ Ghana pilot Project, Volunteer
02.2014 - 08.2018
District Psychiatric Officer In charge of Mental H
Kumbungu District Health Directorate
06.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Anaesthesia
University of Cape Coast / School of Anaesthesia
Mental Health Nursing, Diploma.
Nurses’ Training College, Pantang-Accra