Asare-Nkansah Kelvin Yaw
Kumasi,Ghana
Summary
Compassionate and driven Physician Assistant graduate with a solid foundation in clinical practice and a keen interest in the psychological aspects of patient care. Seeking admission to a graduate program in Psychology to deepen my understanding of mental health and enhance my ability to support patients holistically. Eager to integrate psychological principles into clinical practice to promote overall well-being and improve health outcomes in diverse populations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Manhyia District Hospital & Maternal and Child Health Hospital
- Managed Triage patients arriving for appointments and obtained patient vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure
- Reconciled patients' medication list
- Reviewed patient lab results, discussed abnormal findings with the doctor and followed up with the patient regarding treatment as necessary
- Assisted physicians, doctors, and nurses with medical examinations of patients by conducting detailed history-taking and physical examinations to assess patients' health and current illnesses for optimal care
- Assisted in a caesarean section as a scrub nurse.
Physician Assistantship Student
Manhyia District Hospital
Kumasi
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed medical histories and physical examination for patients of all ages, including paediatric and geriatric populations
- Monitored patient outcomes through regular chart reviews so that any changes could be addressed promptly
- Provided compassionate care that respected individual believes, values and cultural backgrounds.
Physician assistantship student
Ejisu Government Hospital
Ejisu
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed medical histories and physical examination for pediatrics
- Monitored babies in the mother and Baby Unit and provided assistance to them
- Monitored charts of patients such as temperature, blood glucose and other relevant parameters and addressed any changes to the attending physician
- Provided counselling, advice and education to the mothers of the babies in the paediatric unit.
Education
BSc. Physician Assistantship -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana 09.2023 -
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- Differential diagnosis skills
- Adaptability: Capacity to adjust to new challenges, environments, or methodologies in research or study
- Leadership Experience: Involvement in leading projects, mentoring peers, or taking initiative in group settings
- Problem-Solving: Skills in identifying issues, generating solutions, and implementing them effectively
- Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate complex problems and develop logical, well-structured solutions
- Communication skills and time management
- Physical examinations
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Triage skills
RELEVANT COURSES
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Research methods
- Human anatomy
- Family Medicine
Languages
English
Native
REFERENCES
· Dr. Isaac Okyere Project Supervisor
Lecturer at KNUST, Department of Surgery
isaac.okyere@knust.edu.gh
+233 (0)20 816 8512
Timeline
BSc. Physician Assistantship -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2023 -
Physician Assistantship Student
Manhyia District Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
Physician assistantship student
Ejisu Government Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Manhyia District Hospital & Maternal and Child Health Hospital
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