Peggy Nkeyasen
Summary
A Physician Assistant with strong experience in delivering quality care to patients professionally with five years practice as a Physician Assistant in emergency room, triage, medical and surgical wards. Strong knowledge of medical and surgical care, acute care setting, pharmacology and standard of care in health facilities. Caring and reliable person with a reputation for building a great rapport between medical providers and patients. Committed to making patients more informed and comfortable during their care. I show a lot of commitment in my line of work and possess a great deal of analytical and effective communication skills. Over the past few years, I have gained a plethora of skills which has given me a broader perspective of the healthcare service.
Professional healthcare provider with demonstrated expertise in patient care, diagnostic evaluation, and clinical procedures. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Strong communication skills, patient education, and problem-solving abilities. Ready to leverage comprehensive medical knowledge and compassionate approach to contribute effectively to healthcare team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Physician Assistant (Medical)
Ghana Health Service
01.2020 - Current
- Provide out-patient consultation services including assessment, diagnosis and management of uncomplicated health conditions
- Attend to general emergencies and appropriately refer where necessary
- Undertake side-room investigations that may be necessary to arrive at a proper diagnosis or the monitoring of patient prognosis
- Perform minor surgical procedures including but not limited to: a
- Incision and drainage of uncomplicated abscesses b
- Suturing of simple lacerations
- Undertake other invasive procedures including but not limited to: a
- Intravenous cannulation b
- Urethral catheterization
- Participate in ward rounds (review detained cases in the case of a Health Centre)
- Provide support to midwives and other health workers in the management of obstetric and gynaecological cases
- Ensure that patients that require higher level of care are appropriately referred
- Undertake relieving duties or any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time
- Checking of vital signs
- Wound care
- Cases handled: Severe malaria, Typhoid fever, Respiratory Tract Infections, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Urinary Tract Infection, Acute Asthmatic Attack
Physician Assistant Intern
37 Military Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Rotating through the various departments of the hospital (medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology) and working under supervision
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
Central University Miotso Campus
Accra07.2015
Skills
- Local anesthesia administration
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Minor surgical procedures
- Decision-making capabilities
- Compassionate Care
- Emergency medicine expertise
- Airway Management
- Electronic Medical Records
- Advanced Life Support
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Vaccine administration
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Wound care expertise
- Radiology Interpretation
- Cardiology knowledge
- Laboratory test analysis
- Pediatric care experience
- Gastroenterology familiarity
- IV insertion and management
- Strong diagnostic skills
- Cultural competence
- Expert clinical knowledge
- Incision and Drainage
- Pulmonology background
- Infection-control practices
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Direct Patient Care
- Physical examination
- Educating patients
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Patient History Documentation
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
- Immunization Administration
- Suturing
- Managing prescription refills
- Incisions and drainage
- Triage
- Preventive Care
- Assessing needs
- Patient Management
- Performing procedures
- Differential diagnoses
- Evidence-based medicine
- Fluent in Languages
- Diagnostic Testing
- Diagnosing conditions
- Treatment Planning
- Rounds management
- Completing examinations
- Discharge summaries
- Staff education and training
- Telemedicine
- Laceration Repair
- Office consultations
- Hospital consultations
- Working with specialists
- Referral Coordination
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Remote health monitoring
- Burn care
References
- Dr. (Col.) Simpong, 37 Military Hospital, +233200313228
- Dr. Forson, Sogakope District Hospital, +233540871371
Digitaladdress
Ghana Post (GPS) – GY-0442-7913
Timeline
Senior Physician Assistant (Medical)
Ghana Health Service
01.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant Intern
37 Military Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
Central University Miotso Campus
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