Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

ISRAEL ADDO

Ghana Health Service
Accra
ISRAEL ADDO
5
years of professional experience

Accomplished and energetic physician assistant, with a solid history of achievement in clinical practice. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include clinical consultation, ward rounds and minor surgical procedures.

Developed critical thinking and analytical skills in research-focused environment, seeking to transition into new field. Expertise in data analysis and project management, capable of synthesizing information and generating valuable insights. Looking to leverage these transferrable skills in dynamic and innovative environment.

Work History

Surveyor

Ghana Health Service | 10.2024 - 10.2024

I served as a surveyor during the post vaccination coverage for Measles and Rubella.

  • Utilized GPS technology for efficient data collection, expediting the completion of fieldwork assignments.
  • Reduced costly errors by meticulously reviewing survey data and ensuring proper documentation.

Team Member

Global Brain Initiative | 09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.

Physician Assistant

7 Months
HAG Medical Centre | 09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
  • Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.

Physician assistant

11 Months
Ghana Health Service | 09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Organize the running of the out-patient department.
  • Take charge of the emergency unit.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
  • Led ward rounds.
  • Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Led simple surgical procedures like suturing and frenulectomy.
  • Assist in major surgical procedures.
  • Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.

Education

MB ChB - Medicine

University of Ghana Medical School | Accra | 11-2027

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship

University of Health and Allied Sciences Trafalgar Campus | 07.2019

Certificate - Science

St Paul's Senior High School | Denu, Volta Region | 05.2015

Certificate - Basic education

St Dominic's Basic School | Battor, Volta Region | 04.2012

Skills

Clinical consultation
Reviewing inpatients
Clerking
Treatment and management of cases
Suturing
Assisting general surgical procedures
Clinical presentation
Public health education
Active listening
Research oriented
Good communication skills
Observation

Accomplishments

Published an article in a Ghanaian newspaper, Citi newsroom

Timeline

Surveyor

Ghana Health Service
10.2024 - 10.2024Read More

Team Member

Global Brain Initiative
09.2024 - 09.2024Read More

Physician Assistant

HAG Medical Centre
09.2023 - 04.2024Read More

Physician assistant

Ghana Health Service
09.2019 - 08.2020Read More

St Paul's Senior High School

Certificate from Science
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St Dominic's Basic School

Certificate from Basic education
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University of Ghana Medical School

MB ChB from Medicine
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University of Health and Allied Sciences Trafalgar Campus

Bachelor of Science from Physician Assistantship
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ISRAEL ADDO