Erica Opoku Mensah
Kumasi,Ashanti Region
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic young health professional with proactive approach and strong problem-solving abilities, excelling in clinical decision-making and patient care. Demonstrates clear communication and teamwork skills, essential for collaborative healthcare environments. Committed to contributing positively to patient outcomes and advancing within the medical field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior House Officer
Kumasi South Hospital
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
02.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to in-patients, out-patients, and emergency patients under supervision.
- Observed and performed clinical procedures under supervision.
- Assessed, documented and initiated patients' management plans under supervision.
- Actively participated in ward rounds, contributing valuable inputs towards formulating appropriate treatment plans.
- Attended training sessions to enhance clinical skills.
- Liaised with patients' families, providing necessary education and support regarding health conditions and treatments plans.
House officer
Holy Family Hospital
Techiman, Bono East
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Run out patient and specialist clinics under supervision
- Provided in-patient, out-patient and emergency care under supervision
- Provided essential support during surgeries, resulting in successful operations.
- Facilitated smooth hospital operations for seamless patient experience through efficient record keeping.
- Actively participated in ward rounds to monitor progress and plan further treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Central Region 08/2017 - 09/2023
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate - General Science
T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 11/2014 - 05/2017
Skills
Clinical and Patient Care Skills
- Comprehensive history taking and physical examination
- Emergency patient stabilization and escalation
- Basic life support
- Interpret basic laboratory results, ECG and other imaging modality's results
Procedural Competence
- Venepuncture and IV cannulation
- Suturing, wound dressing and basic wound care
- Minor like incision and drainage and major surgical procedures like caesarean sections
- Neonatal resuscitation
Professional skills
- Adherence to medical ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct
- Good time management and reliability in high-workload clinical settings
Communication and Teamwork
- Effective doctor-patient and family communication
- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork with nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals
Certification
Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers, Yale University offered through Coursera , December, 2023
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Sydney offered through Coursera, June, 2023
Languages
English
Fluent
Twi
Native
Affiliations
- Exploring new restaurants
- Listening to music and watching movies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior House Officer
Kumasi South Hospital
02.2024 - Current
House officer
Holy Family Hospital
12.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Cape Coast
08/2017 - 09/2023
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate - General Science
T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School
11/2014 - 05/2017