Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
continuous professional development
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FRANCIS GYASI

Juaso-Ashanti

Summary


A compassionate health care personnel with over ten (10) years of experience. Patient-focused health personnel trained in optimum care, safety standards and documentation requirements. Confident in delivering treatments and conducting assessments to promote patient wellbeing and encourage recovery. Works great with colleagues and outside departments to coordinate safe and successful care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Assistant

Juaso Municipal Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Conduct physical exams, take medical histories and perform diagnostic tests
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries and conditions
  • Prescribe and manage medications including dosages and potential interactions
  • Perform varies medical procedures such as suturing and casting
  • Educate patients on healthy habits, disease prevention and self-care techniques
  • Refer patients to specialists and other health care services when necessary
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and medical charts
  • Work with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to coordinate patient care
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes
  • Provide specialized care in areas like cardiology, pediatrics or surgery depending on the physician Assistant’s training and expertise
  • Provide urgent care and stabilize patients in emergency situations
  • Participate in medical research, teach students and stay updated on the latest medical knowledge and guidelines.

Physician Assistant (Locum)

Steward Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Conduct physical exams, take medical histories and perform diagnostic tests
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries and conditions
  • Prescribe and manage medications including dosages and potential interactions
  • Perform varies medical procedures such as suturing and casting
  • Educate patients on healthy habits, disease prevention and self-care techniques
  • Refer patients to specialists and other health care services when necessary
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and medical charts
  • Work with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to coordinate patient care
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes
  • Provide specialized care in areas like cardiology, pediatrics or surgery depending on the physician Assistant’s training and expertise
  • Provide urgent care and stabilize patients in emergency situations
  • Participate in medical research, teach students and stay updated on the latest medical knowledge and guidelines.

Physician Assistant (Intern)

Juaso Municipal Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Observing and assisting experienced physician Assistant and physician in patient care
  • Conducting patient interview and taking medical histories under supervision
  • Perform physical exams and documenting patient data
  • Assisting with procedures and surgeries under the guidance of a licensed physician
  • Developing and presenting patient case presentations to the health case team
  • Participating in rounds and patient care conferences
  • Assisting with medication management and prescription refills
  • Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
  • Documenting patient information and maintaining accurate records
  • Participating in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts
  • Shadowing and learning from experienced physician Assistants and Physicians in various specialties
  • Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in patient care
  • Refining communication and interpersonal skills in patient interactions
  • Gaining experience in electronic medical records and medical software.

Senior Staff Nurse

Juaso Municipal Hospital
07.2013 - 09.2018
  • Assesses and records vital signs, measuring patient temperatures, weight, respirations, pulse and blood pressure
  • Evaluates patient symptoms and condition to plan effective recovery programmes for timely discharge
  • Monitors patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action
  • Supports Charge Nurse in delivering effective, efficient care for full wards in line with quality-of-care standards
  • Demonstrates compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families
  • Works with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences at difficult times
  • Collate medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality
  • Works with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication, ensuring correct, appropriate doses
  • Performs in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety
  • Actively promotes best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions
  • Utilizes practised skills in phlebotomy, taking patients blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error
  • Prepares patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns
  • Maintains continued personal development through regular training, maximizing nursing capabilities and competence
  • Administers oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient’s symptomatology and treatment plans
  • Evaluates patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals
  • Consults with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments
  • Helps plan and delivers health education programmes targeted in specific communities or patients
  • Develops comprehensive care plans meeting patients’ biological, social and psychological needs.

Rotational Nurse (Nurse Intern)

Juaso Municipal Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Supported medical staff to monitor and record patients’ status
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members in the delivery of holistic care to patients
  • Helped to administer oral, intramuscular and intravenous medications under supervision
  • Maintained safe and comfortable environment for patients through regular cleaning and sanitizing
  • Acquired new skills by shadowing senior staff
  • Monitored patients’ vital signs
  • Documented all procedures done
  • Carefully read patients’ information to check for special condition
  • Established trust by building rapport with patients and family members
  • Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatment
  • Responded promptly emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilized patients for additional treatments
  • Helped plan and delivered health education programmes targeted in specific communities or patient groups
  • Conducted regular patient assessments to determine changes required to care plans.

Education

BSc. Physician Assistantship (Medical) -

College of Health and Well-Being, Kintampo
10.2020

Diploma in Registered General Nursing -

Agogo Presbyterian Nurses and Midwifery Training College
12.2010

Skills

  • Health assessment
  • Health education
  • Ability to diagnose and treat
  • Effective communication
  • Bedside and personal care
  • Feed and assist in feeding
  • Health checks
  • Patient comfort
  • Medication administration
  • Compassionate care
  • Adult care
  • Accurate record-keeping
  • Clinical procedure preparations
  • Vital-signs monitoring
  • Clinical care
  • Catheter and wound care
  • Charting and reporting
  • Collecting of specimen

continuous professional development

  • Management of acute confusion in patient with CNS infections
  • Mental status Examination
  • Management of depression
  • Ebola crisis management (WHO)
  • How to perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis
  • Emergency cases management.
  • Tropical Neglected Skin Diseases
  • Introduction to WHO labour care guide
  • Monitoring and evaluation of maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response system.
  • First Aid Management of Psychiatric Patient in Primary Care Setting
  • Trauma Management
  • Diabetic Wound Management
  • Case Management of Covid-19 And Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers

References

  • Dr. Dorrah Donaltus Naamwing, Medical Officer, Juaso Municipal Hospital, +233544796233, donaltusn@gmail.com
  • Mr. Sylvester Silas Sackey, Medical Officer, Steward Hospital-Yawkei, +233249030906, Slysackey1@gmail.com
  • Mrs. Evelyn Obeng, Principal Nursing Officer, Juaso Municipal Hospital, +233244061436, pinamang132@gmail.com

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Juaso Municipal Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Physician Assistant (Locum)

Steward Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Physician Assistant (Intern)

Juaso Municipal Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022

Senior Staff Nurse

Juaso Municipal Hospital
07.2013 - 09.2018

Rotational Nurse (Nurse Intern)

Juaso Municipal Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2013

BSc. Physician Assistantship (Medical) -

College of Health and Well-Being, Kintampo

Diploma in Registered General Nursing -

Agogo Presbyterian Nurses and Midwifery Training College

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