Dr. Amy Amuquandoh
Accra,
Summary
An experienced and dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record in providing comprehensive patient care and clinical expertise. Proficient in accurately prescribing medications, administering treatments, interpreting laboratory results, assessing symptoms, and diagnosing conditions. Committed to delivering exceptional follow-up care and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the latest medical research. Skilled in utilizing EHR software such as EMR and LHIMS for efficient patient management. Well-versed in medical emergency response and providing vital emotional support to patients. A compassionate and detail-oriented individual dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and promoting overall well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Obstetrics and Gynecology Senior House Officer
Shai Osudoku District Hospital
11.2023 - 06.2024
- History taking, examination, requesting for investigation
- Admissions, discharges and follow up
- Worked in outpatient, inpatient and emergency setting
- Gynecological, prenatal, post natal and family planning clinics
- Induction of labour, monitoring of labour, caesarian section,
- Pre natal, Post vaginal delivery, post caesarian section management
- Episiotomy, episiorrhaphy, cervical cerclarge placement and a removal, Manual Vacuum Aspiration(MVA)
- Effective communication with superiors, colleagues, patients and other members of the health care team
- Interpretation of basic diagnostic test results.
- Periodic auditing of services provided by team
Internal Medicine Senior House Officer
Shai Osudoku District Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023
Medical Rotations: Internal Medicine, psychiatry, dermatology, rheumatology
- History taking, examinations,requesting investigations.
- Admissions, discharges, referrals and follow up
- Worked in outpatient, inpatient and emergency setting
- Performing bedside procedures
- Effective communication with superiors, colleagues and other members of the health care team
- Interpretation of basic diagnostic test results.
- Periodic auditing of services provided by team
- Attending to medical consults (with supervision by senior physicians) sort for by other department in providing quality heath care to client.
Surgical House Officer
37 Millitary Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2023
Surgical Rotations:
Orthopedics, Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery, Urology, Plastic surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery Rotations, Trauma and Surgical Emergency Services.
- History taking, examination, requesting investigations
- Preparing patients for surgery and assisting surgery
- In patient, outpatient and emergency work
- Admissions, discharges and follow up
- Attending to surgical consults (with supervision by senior physicians) sort for by other department in the hospital.
Pediatric House Officer
37 Military Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
Pediatric Rotations:
NICU Rotation, Pediatric Hematology Rotation, Out Patient Clinics - Sickle Cell, Hydroxyurea Clinic, Asthma Clinic, Retroviral and TB Clinic, Neurodevelopmental, Epilepsy Clinic, Renal and Endocrine Clinic.
- Pediatric In-Patient, Out-Patient care and emergency work
- Interpretation of basic diagnostic test results.
- Completed patient referrals to other specialists.
- History taking, examinations,requesting investigations.
- Admissions, discharges, referrals and follow up
- Performing bedside procedures
- Effective communication with superiors, colleagues, patient and patient relatives and other members of the health care team
- Interpretation of basic diagnostic test results.
- Periodic auditing of services provided by team
Medical School Intern
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Clinical attachment in Internal medical, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Introduction to clinical medicine
Medical School Intern
University of Cape Coast Hospital
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Clinical attachment in Basic Nursing Skills.
Education
Bachelor of Medical And Surgery, MBChB - Medicine And Surgery
University of Cape Coast, School of Medical Sciences
Cape Coast12.2021
High School Diploma -
Wesley Girls’ High School
Cape Coast05.2014
Basic Education (Junior High School Education)
University Junior High School
Cape Coast, Ghana04.2011
Basic Education (Primary School Education)
University Primary School
Cape Coast09.2008
Nursery and Kindergarten Education
Hill Side Basic School
Accra09.2002
Skills
1 Clinical Skills
- History Taking
- Physical Examination
- Diagnosis and Evaluation
- Interpretation of Diagnostic test
- In-patient and out patient management
- Emergency Care
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- Pre-op and post op care
- Surgical Documentation and Communication
- Emergency Procedures; venipuncture, suturing, urethral catheterization, passing NG tube BLS/ACLS, etc
Surgical Skills- (suturing and removal of sutures, wound care and debridement, incision and drainage,
Obstetric & Gynaecological Surgeries:
- Caesarean Sections,Myomectomy,Total and Subtotal Hysterectomy, Salpingectomy, Bilateral Tubal Ligation
Obstetric Procedures
- Cervical Cerclage, Manual Vacuum Aspiration,Vaginal Deliveries,Assisted Vaginal Deliveries,Episiotomy and Episiorrahaphy
Orthopedics Skills
- Closed Reduction of Fractures, Application of splints and cast
2 Communication Skills
- Patient Interaction
- Empathy and compassion Patient Education and Counseling
- Clear and concise documentation
- Handing Over and Referrals
3 Analytical and Research Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Evidence- based medicine
- Conducing Clinical Research
- Data Analysis, Academic Writing and Publication
4 Organizational and Management Skills
- Time Management
- Prioritizing task
- Leadership skills
5 Personal Attribute
- Professionalism
- Ethical Practice
- Accountability
- Adaptability to new medical advancement
- Computer Literacy
- Experienced with EHR software- EMR, LHIMS
Accomplishments
Publication(s)
- Prevalence and Socioeconomic Impact of Allergic Rhinitis Among Ear, Nose, and Throat Patients of a Tertiary Hospital co-authored by Dr. Peter Appiah-Thompson
- https://www.cureus.com/articles/204907-prevalence-and-socioeconomic-impact-of-allergic-rhinitis-among-ear-nose-and-throat-patients-of-a-tertiary-hospital?medium=email&src=email_share&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email_share_mailer#!/
Attended The Following Conferences, Workshops, Training Sessions and Seminars:
- “Problem Based Learning (PBL)” organized by the University of Cape Coast School of Medical Sciences, Cape Coast. (2016 - 2021)
- “Advanced Trauma Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation” organized by the Department of Surgery, Anesthesia and Pain Management of The School of Medical Sciences, Cape Coast. (2021)
- Management Breast Cancer (2022)
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance (2022)
- Updated Guidelines on Malaria Case Management. (2023)
- Health, Law and Ethics (2023)
- Common Pediatric Skin Conditions (2023)
- Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (2023)
Research Projects and Student Write-Ups:
- Literature Review - “The Changing Waist To Hip Ratio In Women” (2017)
- Literature Review - “Cancer and the Environment” (2018)
- Literature Review - “A Review of the Historical Perspective of Water Purification Method and the Current Water Purification Methods at Brimsu.” (2019)
- Literature Review - “Non-Contraceptive Benefits of Contraceptives” (2020)
- Prevalence and Socioeconomic Impact of Allergic Rhinitis among Clients of a Tertiary Hospital (2021)
- Common Upper Respiratory Tract infection in Pediatric Population (2023)
- Snake Bites (2023)
Community Service
- Community Based Experience and Services (COBES) - A community service program held in Otabil Adjobue, Eastern Region, Ghana - West Africa from 2017 - 2019.
- Community Based Experience and Services (COBES) - A community service program held in Apam, Central Region, Ghana - West Africa from 2019 - 2020.
- Prematurity Awareness Week - (2023)
- Neonatal Jaundice Awareness Week and Health Screening - (2023)
- Hepatitis B Awareness Week - (2023)
- Volunteered for HOPE for little lives (NGO) as a medic during their outreach to Bawjiase, delivering medical and surgical care to the pediatric population, medical screening and health education and promotion - (March 2024)
Affiliations
Refrees:
Dr. Peter Appiah-Thompson
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Otolaryngologist
Email: appiatee1@gmail.com
Contact: +233 23 362 9110
Dr. Patrick Maison
University of Cape Coast
Paediatric Urologist
Email: pmaison@uccsms.edu.gh
Contact: +233 20 914 3114
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Obstetrics and Gynecology Senior House Officer
Shai Osudoku District Hospital
11.2023 - 06.2024
Internal Medicine Senior House Officer
Shai Osudoku District Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023
Pediatric House Officer
37 Military Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
Surgical House Officer
37 Millitary Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2023
Medical School Intern
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2019
Medical School Intern
University of Cape Coast Hospital
07.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Medical And Surgery, MBChB - Medicine And Surgery
University of Cape Coast, School of Medical Sciences
High School Diploma -
Wesley Girls’ High School
Basic Education (Junior High School Education)
University Junior High School
Basic Education (Primary School Education)
University Primary School
Nursery and Kindergarten Education
Hill Side Basic School
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