Oluwakemi Racheal Akindapo
Accra
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking medical doctor, skilled in managing medical & obstetric emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Expert in communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctor (SHO)
University Hospital, Legon
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked at the Emergency department as the first line contact physician. Triaged, assessed and provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms, managed and dispensed patients accordingly.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical processes and enhance overall patient care standards.
- Presented at clinical meetings on various medical topics, contributing to the advancement of knowledge within the field.
- Streamlined referral processes for specialty services, ensuring timely access to necessary evaluations and treatments for patients.
Doctor (SHO)
Oda Government Hospital, Akim-Oda
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Reduced maternal mortality and morbidity by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Performed surgical skills including caesarean sections, bilateral tubal ligation, hysterotomy, repair of cervical tears, vaginal tears and exploratory laparotomy
- Participated in quality improvement meetings and maternal mortality audits to optimize clinical processes, enhance overall patient care standards and reduce maternal mortality rate.
- Provided emergent care and treatment for obstetric and gynecological emergencies
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
Doctor (HO)
Tamale Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with public health agencies on community outreach programs promoting wellness initiatives targeting specific population needs.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
- Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
Education
MB, ChB - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana11.2018
WASSCE -
Danbo International College
Kaduna, Nigeria 07.2014
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Use of POCUS (Point Of Care Ultra Sound) to make diagnosis and interventions
- Surgical Skills including Caesarean sections, exploratory laparotomy, Bilateral Tubal Ligation, hystorotomy, repair of cervical and vaginal tears
- Management of obstetric emergencies
- Non operative Management of orthopedic emergencies (splinting, application of casts, reduction of shoulder and hip dislocations)
- Head CT scan interpretation
- Lab Result Assessment
- ECG performance and interpretation
- Foreign Body Removal
- Wound Care
- Patient Education
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hausa
Advanced (C1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Volunteer work
- Speaker, at KOICA Girls STEM "Promotion of Girls Competency in Maths and Science with Gender- Responsive Pedagogy" camp at Attafuah Senior School, Akim- Oda 2022
- Screening of children at St Francis of Assissi church, Ashaley Botwe, Accra 2023
Referees
Dr Dennis Agala
Emergency Medicine physician specialist
0240440997
Dr Edwin Yenli
Urology specialist
0208162506
Dr Felix Odae Asiedu
O&G specialist
0598774738
Timeline
Doctor (SHO)
University Hospital, Legon
05.2023 - 11.2023
Doctor (SHO)
Oda Government Hospital, Akim-Oda
11.2022 - 05.2023
Doctor (HO)
Tamale Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
MB, ChB - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
WASSCE -
Danbo International College
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