Hannah Nyarko Asman

• Working hours (Average of 8 hours day shift, 8 hours night shift, 24 hrs duties; average of 3 per month) Hannah Nyarko Asman
• Executed clinical assessments of new in-patients assigned independently on a daily biases by my supervisors
• This also included managing consults and performing follow-up note entries
• Executed consults and workups for patients with non-communicable diseases including sickle cell disease, congenital heart diseases, Nephrotic syndrome, and Seizure disorders among others
• Was involved in the multidisciplinary management of communicable diseases such Tuberculosis with complications under the observation of supervisors
• Attained knowledge and skill in care of preterm babies, and prevention of complications including hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and neonatal sepsis
• Provided a power-point educational section on updates regarding management of acid base imbalanced which aided post operation medical care
• Was involved in acute management of acute cardiovascular accidents, seizures, shock, and severe anemia amongst other medical emergencies, and rightly referred special cases for specialist care
• Independently performed various emergency interventions including hemostasis, iv access in hypovolemic shock, blood-letting, NG intubation, and pain management amongst others, and reported appropriate next-step management plans to supervisors for discussion
• Was involved in medical education on the detection and prevention of neonatal jaundice via community workshop
• Attended and actively participated in clinical rounds, case presentations, afternoon discussions, and online conferences
• Observed and learned how to identify newborn behaviors which indicate disease and how to adequately manage them, including educating mothers on adequate breastfeeding techniques and complementary feeding techniques
• Performed surgical procedures including debridements, de-articulations, incision and drainage, excision biopsy, Core biopsy, chest intubation, POP casting with and without supervision and assisted in other surgical operations including exploratory laparotomy, prostatectomy, herniorrhaphy, appendicitis, hemorrhoidectomy, and tendon repair
• Was involved in post-operative management and wound care.

• For Internal medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology | Greater Accra Regional hospital, Working hours (Average of 10 hours day shift, 8 hours Night Shift, 24 hr duties average of 4 per month
• Observed and learned clinical symptoms and the management of non-communicable diseases including hypertension, diabetes, sickle cell disease and stroke
• Performed consults on stroke patients, diabetic patients, hematologic disorders ( Sickle cell disease, Chronic myeloid leukemia, lymphomas, thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura), acute and chronic kidney injuries under the supervision of attending physicians
• Presented histories, examinations and investigative findings of new patients assigned to me during grand rounds and was actively involved in discussions
• Took part in the counseling of newly diagnosed HIV patients and management of its complications
• Observed and performed Electrocardiography's and interpreted them under supervision
• Observed and assisted femoral catheterizations for dialysis
• Presented topics on asthma, uterine fibroid, chronic liver disease
• Assisted and performed caesarean sections and surgical removal of ectopic pregnancy under supervision
• Assisted and performed bilateral tubal ligation on request after counseling and post cesarean section when indicated under supervision
• Independently performed dilatation and curettage for retained products of conception
• Was involved in fetal surveillance and interpretation of maternal scan reports, Doppler’s and cardio-tocographs
• Assisted in the surgical repair and management of post-delivery complications ( vaginal tears
• Observed and learned the indications for caesarean sections, maternal blood transfusions, magnesium sulphate protocol and acute seizure management in pregnancy.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY / PEDIATRICS

Working hours (6 hours)

· Observed and assisted

· Performed daily history taking of assigned patients under the observer ship of a resident neurosurgeon

· Performed bloodletting for obstetric in-patients

· Attended and participated in grand rounds of gynecological patients.

· Attended teaching workshop on management of gestational hypertension and uterine prolapse

• Participated in the planning and coordination the screening
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.