MAGDALINE ADOM FORSON
Kumasi
Summary
To serve in a health institution that has patients’ wellbeing as its main focus and to use my abilities in the medical profession to better the lives of patients and people around me.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer in Family Medicine Directorate
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- · Attending to both inpatients and outpatients by taking histories and performing examinations as well as interpreting laboratory and imaging investigations and formulating management plans for patients.
- · Prescribing medications and implementing treatments.
- · Attending to emergency patients.
- · Ensuring patients receive comprehensive care by referring them to other specialties to ensure that all aspects of their treatment are covered and they receive the best possible care.
- · Providing guidance to patients and their families regarding health conditions and treatment options. Having conversations about relevant health issues and discussing the patient's treatment plan.
- · Provision of palliative care to chronic and terminal patients.
- · Carrying out procedures such as suturing of lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses and intra-articular injections.
Medical Officer in Paediatric Oncology Unit
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2022
- · Taking detailed histories , performing physical examinations and performing relevant investigations.
- · Interpretation of reports of medical investigations to make the best medical decisions
- · Performing of medical procedures such as bone marrow aspirations, intravenous chemotherapy administration, lumbar punctures, intrathecal chemotherapy administration among others.
- · Overseeing and guiding House Officers in their clinical work.
- · Running Paediatric Oncology clinics with other colleagues and specialists.
- · Attending to in-patients and managing emergencies especially those related to treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- · Discussing patients with Colleagues from other Specialist Departments and referring patients to other specialties when needed.
- · Weekly on-call duties on other paediatric wards other than Paediatric oncology ward.
- · Attending daily clinical meetings in which various relevant topics and cases of interest are discussed.
- · Performing PowerPoint presentations during clinical meetings on selected paediatric conditions and management with supervision from Fellows and Specialists.
Senior House Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Holy Family Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2018
- · Taking relevant patient history and performing physical examinations as well as requesting necessary laboratory investigations.
- · Reviews of inpatients on Obstetrics and Gynaecology wards with supervision from Senior Colleagues.
- · Interpretation of laboratory results and Radiological images to make best clinical decisions.
- · Management of Patients in Labour and picking up danger signs that warrant assisted delivery procedures.
- · Assisting in surgeries and procedures such as Caesarean Sections, Ectopic Gestations surgeries, Myomectomies, and Hysterectomies. Also performing Evacuation of Uterus, speculum examinations, manual removal of placenta, and repair of perineal tears while being supervised.
- · Attending to patients at Antenatal and Gynaecology clinics alongside Specialist and other senior colleagues.
- · Referring patients to other specialties where necessary.
- · Attending daily clinical meetings and performing PowerPoint presentations on Obstetrics and Gynaecology Conditions and cases with supervision.
Senior House Officer in Internal Medicine
Holy Family Hospital
05.2017 - 11.2017
- · Reviews on of inpatients on medical wards with supervision from Senior colleagues.
- · Taking histories, physical examinations, and interpretation of laboratory results and Radiological images in consultation with Senior colleagues to make proper management plan.
- · Performance of procedures such as IV cannulation, taking of blood samples, blood transfusions, passing of NG Tubes and Urethral catheters, passing of chest tubes, and performing Abdominal Paracentesis.
- · Work in General OPD, Diabetes, and Hypertension Clinics and Medical Specialist Clinic with Supervision from Senior Colleagues and specialist.
- · Discussing patients with Colleagues from other Specialist Departments in teaming up to manage patients in the medical department where necessary.
- · Attending daily clinical meetings in which educational and clinical presentations are made to improve the medical staff. Also sometimes tasked with performing Clinical presentations on Medical Conditions as well as interesting cases.
Junior House Officer in Surgery
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2017
- · History taking, thorough physical examinations as well as request and interpretation of necessary investigations on discussion with Senior colleagues.
- · Daily reviews of inpatients with supervision from senior colleagues.
- · Work in the Orthopaediadic and Trauma unit(Accident Center), Neurosurgery unit, Plastic surgery unit and the Paediatric surgery units.
- · Pre-op and post-op review of patients.
- · Assisting in some surgical procedures such as burr holes, intestinal resection and anastomosis, hernia repairs, tendon repairs, internal and external fixation of fractures among others. Also performance of procedures such passing of urethral catheter, passing of NG Tube, suturing of lacerations, incision and drainage of uncomplicated abscesses under supervision.
- · Attending to patients at various Specialist clinics with supervision from Senior colleagues.
- · Discussing and referring patients who need care from other specialties.
- · Attending departmental clinical meetings where various important topics are discussed to improve the knowledge and skills of the staff.
Junior House Officer in Paediatrics
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2016 - 11.2016
- ,· Daily reviews of inpatients with supervision from senior colleagues.
- · Performance of some clinical procedures such as IV cannulation and collection of blood samples, blood transfusion, passing of urethral catheter, passing of NG Tube, setting up and putting patient on CPAP.
- · Consulting at general paediatric OPD and other specialist clinics such as Sickle cell, Renal, Neurology, Cardiology and Special (HIV/AIDs) clinics.
- · Working in various units such as the Paediatric Emergency Unit, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Babies Unit and General wards.
- · Discussing with Colleagues from other Specialist Departments in teaming up to manage paediatric patients when necessary.
- · Attendance of daily Departmental meetings in which relevant clinical presentations are made.
Education
Leadership and Management in Health (Professional Development) -
University Of Washington
12.2021
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery -
University of Ghana, School of Medicine And Dentistry, Korle Bu
Accra, Ghana11.2015
Bachelor of Science -
University of Ghana, Legon
Accra, Ghana06.2012
Awards
Awarded the Best Doctor in the Paediatric Oncology Unit for the year 2020.
Voluntary Service Experience
- 2016, Global Transformational Agents Foundation
- 2018, Camp Doctor, EnD Camp, Edify Ghana
- 2018, First Aid Personnel, EARFest, Edify Ghana
Personal Skills And Competences
- Great communication skills with patients and their relatives, as well as other colleagues.
- Ability to lead and manage clinical work in the absence of Senior colleagues to provide patients with quality care.
- Very organized, enabling me to keep appointments, records, and patient details orderly.
- Able to handle the pressure of an emergency setting, ensuring that patients are quickly diagnosed and managed as required.
- Good at paying attention to details to reduce mistakes made in patient treatment, diagnosis, and medication administration.
- Great team player, able to provide the needed support to ensure quality care for patients
References
- Dr. Vivian Paintsil, Paediatric Oncologist, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, P. O Box 1934, Komfo anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, ASHANTI, GHANA, vivpee@yahoo.com, +233 (0)50 986 0185
- Dr. Nii Okai Okine, Obstetrician-Gynaecologist Specialist, Holy Family Hospital, Berekum, P. O Box UP 765, KNUST, Kumasi, ASHANTI, GHANA, drnii.okine@gmail.com, +233 (0)20 769 0799
Timeline
Medical Officer in Family Medicine Directorate
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Medical Officer in Paediatric Oncology Unit
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2022
Senior House Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Holy Family Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2018
Senior House Officer in Internal Medicine
Holy Family Hospital
05.2017 - 11.2017
Junior House Officer in Surgery
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2017
Junior House Officer in Paediatrics
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2016 - 11.2016
Leadership and Management in Health (Professional Development) -
University Of Washington
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery -
University of Ghana, School of Medicine And Dentistry, Korle Bu
Bachelor of Science -
University of Ghana, Legon
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