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Kofi Darlington Acquaah Nkrumah
Kumasi
Summary
Skilled trauma and orthopedic technician with proven expertise in fracture management and post-operative care, honed at St. Martin's Catholic Hospital and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Demonstrates exceptional diagnostic imaging interpretation and patient education, coupled with strong communication and rapid adaptation to new technologies. Achieved significant improvements in patient recovery times through innovative casting and splint crafting techniques. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills in orthopedic conditions
Overview
2
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
St Martin's Catholic Hospital, Agroyesum
Orthopedic Technician
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Gave simple education to patients on their conditions and the need for their cooperation.
- Assisted in client’s assessment at the orthopedic clinic and ward
- Managed termination of treatment by appropriate removal of splints, casts and braces with required instruments
- Prepared and passed instruments, sutures and supplies needed in operative procedure and maintained correct count.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Handled tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.
- Determined most appropriate materials to be used in creating patient prosthetic limbs based on careful reviews of order specifications and patient medical histories.
- Mixed pigments to match patients' skin coloring according to formulas and applied mixtures to orthotic or prosthetic devices.
- Helped with the cleaning, dressing, and management of wounds, including applying bandages and splints as needed.
- Responded quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations, including performing basic life support (BLS) and advanced trauma life support (ATLS) techniques.
- Comprehensive management of Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot deformity)
- Operated the C-Arm during surgical procedures
- Designed and made orthotic devices like the Cork-up splint.
- Sutured lacerations on the upper and lower limbs.
- Constructed or received casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns.
- Collected basic longitudinal data; conducted summary statistics and interpretation of the data with the clinical team
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Fitted appliances onto patients and made necessary adjustments.
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
Trainee Trauma and Orthopedic Technician
12.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- I attended training courses to build my understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- I learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership, and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied a variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods, and skin and skeletal traction.
- Prepared and passed instruments, sutures, and supplies needed in the operative procedure and maintained the correct count.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Handle tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.
Education
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And TechnologySt John Of God College Of Health - Duayaw Nkwanta
College Diploma from Diploma in Trauma And Orthopedics
09.2023
University Overview
- Professional Development Studies: [Fracture Management for Operating room Personnel], [2023]
Skills
- Assessment of condition to make diagnosis
- Post Operative Care
- Casting
- Splint crafting
- Suturing of lacerations
- Wound care
- Suture removal
- Diagnostic Imaging and interpretation
- Fracture Management
Affiliations
- Trauma and Orthopedic Technicians Association, Ghana
Certification
- Licensed [Trauma and Orthopedics Technician]
Surfing the internet
I make use of the internet as a tool to keep myself abreast with latest fracture and patient care techniques.
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician
St Martin's Catholic Hospital, Agroyesum
11.2023 - Current
Trainee Trauma and Orthopedic Technician
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
12.2022 - 01.2023
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
College Diploma from Diploma in Trauma And Orthopedics
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