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Hi, I’m
Maame Adwoa Korantemaa Addo-Danquah
Medical Doctor
C/o Trinity United Church, P. O. Box LG 953, Accra
Summary
A health professional with great aptitude for leadership and research. Passionate about self-development and progression, ensuring constant and meticulous best practice and consistently delivering exceptional results. Patient-oriented, dedicated and hardworking, with internal drive to deliver excellence as well as being a tactical team player.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
University of Ghana Medical Centre, Accra
Medical Officer
2023.08 - Current (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Work to improve patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Enhance patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Promote a culture of safety within the healthcare facility, adhering to strict infection control measures, and reporting potential hazards.
- Facilitate seamless transitions of care for patients by coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across various departments.
- Advocate for patient-centered care within the healthcare facility by championing initiatives that cater to individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and streamline communication.
Kibi Government Hospital, Kyebi, Eastern Region
Medical Officer
1 2022 - 2023.08
Job overview
- Attended to outpatients, inpatients, emergencies, and performed caesarean sections.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing innovative treatment protocols.
- Counseled patients on their conditions and consulted or referred them to see the necessary additional health worker as needed, such as the nutritionist, the psychologist, etc.
- Performed minor theatre cases, such as debridement and suturing, but referred patients who required more attention and management than our facility could provide.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations, and surgical interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Motherlove Hospital, Accra
Medical Officer
2021.02 - 2022.01 (11 months)
Job overview
- Attended to outpatients, inpatients, and emergencies.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Served as an approachable resource for patients'' families, addressing concerns and providing education on medical conditions and treatments.
- Requested and interpreted labs.
- Performed minor surgeries, such as suturing and debridement.
Pentecost Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Accra
Senior House Officer
2020.08 - 2021.02 (6 months)
Job overview
- In charge of neonatal assessment, outpatient, inpatient, and emergency cases.
- Assisted senior physicians during assessments, examinations, and management of the patients.
- Set IV lines for administration of medication and carried out successful blood transfusions.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Reviewed complex cases alongside colleagues during peer consultations to develop consensus on appropriate courses of action for challenging scenarios.
Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hosp. Dept. of Surgery, Mampong, Eastern Region
Senior House Officer
2019.10 - 2020.04 (6 months)
Job overview
- Performed minor surgeries, including debridement under anesthesia and suturing of minor wounds.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care for patients by coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across various departments.
- Verified complex diagnoses to facilitate treatment plans.
- Assisted with surgeries, such as herniotomies and herniorrhaphies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
37 Military Hospital, Dept. Int. Med and ONG , Accra
Junior House Officer
2018.10 - 2019.09 (11 months)
Job overview
- Attended to outpatients, requested, and interpreted significant labs.
- Monitored vital signs during treatments of especially admitted or detained patients.
- Adopted plans promptly, maintaining patient comfort and making sure to communicate effectively with the patients and relatives concerning their condition and treatment options.
- Reported significant events and clinical governance matters to superiors for appropriate resolution.
- Reviewed antenatal and postnatal cases.
- Assisted in obstetric and gynecological surgeries.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- Served as an approachable resource for patients' families, addressing concerns and providing education on medical conditions and treatments.
Education
Google & Coursera Courses , Online
Google Project Management
2021.06 - 2021.12 (6 months)
Google & Coursera Courses , Online
Financial Planning
2021.05 - 2021.06 (1 month)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology , Kumasi, Ghana
MBCHB - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from Medicine And Surgery
2015.07 - 2018.08 (3 years & 1 month)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology , Kumasi, Ghana
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology from Basic Sciences
2012.09 - 2015.07 (2 years & 10 months)
Holy Child Senior High School , Cape Coast, Ghana
WASSCE Certificate
2008.10 - 2012.06 (3 years & 8 months)
Skills
Data collection and interpretation
Research
Suicidal ideation among students in the University of Cape Coast, August 2017, Collected and analyzed data on whether students had any suicidal ideation and why
Leadership Experience
- Assistant School prefect in Senior high school (2011 / 2012)
- Proverbs 31 Womens' Group President (2016 / 2017)
- Member of the university choir (2015)
- Member of the Trinity United Church Youth Choir (2014 till date)
- Annual Medical outreaches
- Welfare Secretary, Trinity United Church Youth Choir (2021 to date)
- TB Coordinator for Kyebi Govt. Hospital (2022 - 2023)
- Member of the Quality Assurance committee for Kyebi Government hospital (June 2022 -August 2023)
References
Available upon request.
Interests
Healthcare management and administration
Hobbies
Outdoor and indoor games
Cleaning
Singing
Watching movies
Reading
Timeline
Medical Officer
University of Ghana Medical Centre
2023.08 - Current (1 year & 1 month)
Google & Coursera Courses
Google Project Management
2021.06 - 2021.12 (6 months)
Google & Coursera Courses
Financial Planning
2021.05 - 2021.06 (1 month)
Medical Officer
Motherlove Hospital
2021.02 - 2022.01 (11 months)
Senior House Officer
Pentecost Hospital, Department of Pediatrics
2020.08 - 2021.02 (6 months)
Senior House Officer
Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hosp. Dept. of Surgery
2019.10 - 2020.04 (6 months)
Junior House Officer
37 Military Hospital, Dept. Int. Med and ONG
2018.10 - 2019.09 (11 months)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
MBCHB - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from Medicine And Surgery
2015.07 - 2018.08 (3 years & 1 month)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology from Basic Sciences
2012.09 - 2015.07 (2 years & 10 months)
Holy Child Senior High School
WASSCE Certificate
2008.10 - 2012.06 (3 years & 8 months)
Medical Officer
Kibi Government Hospital
1 2022 - 2023.08
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