FELIX GBAFA
Summary
Seasoned physician assistant with 3 years of experience delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Skilled in communicating complex health care issues and devising care plans. Expertise in preventive care, emergency interventions, and non-invasive/invasive procedures. Strong leadership abilities to guide healthcare professionals towards achieving patient outcome goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Gilbert Dordor
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Provided emergency department coverage as needed.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Safeguarded confidential information in accordance with legal standards
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Cleaned, examined, and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
Full-time worker
Star of Hope Hospital
Sankore
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Provided emergency department coverage as needed.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Upholding the highest standards of confidentiality for patient information
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Cleaned, examined, and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
Internship
Hohoe Municipal Hospital
Hohoe
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Took part in clinical presentation
- Took history of patients, examined, diagnosed, managed and referred patients
- Assisted in minor surgical cases
National Service Personnel (Prescribing)
Sankore Health Centre
Sankore
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Took part in clinical presentation
- Took history of patients, examined, diagnosed, managed and referred patients when needed
Part-time worker
Star of Hope Hospital
Sankore
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Took part in clinical presentation
- Took history of patients, examined, diagnosed, managed and referred patients
- Assisted in minor surgical cases
Clerkship (a month each rotation)
Hohoe Municipal Hospital
Hohoe
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgical
- Internal Medicine
Education
Anglican University College of Technology
Nkoranza- South, Bono East Region09.2021
General Science
Bueman Senior High School
Jasikan, Volta Region05.2016
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Diagnosis
- Case Management
- Treatment Planning
- Hospital consultations
- Wound Care
- Laceration Repair
- Debridement
- Clinical Decision Making
- Emergency medicine
- Working with specialists
- Fluent in Multiple Languages
- Implementing treatment plans
- Discharge Planning
- Pediatric Care
- Surgical Assistance
Certification
Physician Assistant Certificate
Extracurricular Activities
Anglican University College of Technology Judicial Clerk Amended school constitution and ensured that students followed laid-down rules. Retrieved funds embezzled by SRC board members.
References
- Isaac, Akandi, Specialist Surgeon – BSc Med Sc, MBChB, MGCPS, MWACS - GHS, 0242807147, Hohoe Municipal Hospital, Hohoe, Volta Region
- Annane, Samuel, MD, 0245956982, Star of Hope Hospital, Sankore, Ahafo Region
- Dr. Bayor, Emelia, 0206896888
- Dr. Addah, Albert, 0203818444
- Dr. Ahmed, Salim, 0552742261
- Dr. Edem, Ashegbey, 0570496101
Languages
Ewe
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Twi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Gilbert Dordor
07.2024 - Current
Full-time worker
Star of Hope Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Internship
Hohoe Municipal Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
National Service Personnel (Prescribing)
Sankore Health Centre
10.2021 - 07.2022
Part-time worker
Star of Hope Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
Clerkship (a month each rotation)
Hohoe Municipal Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2021
Anglican University College of Technology
General Science
Bueman Senior High School