Richard Nortey Dowuona
Winneba
Summary
Proactive medical assistant relied upon to support heavy workloads and deliver smooth patient experiences. Flexible to meet needs of medical professionals, working across multiple areas. Responds quickly to changing situations. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician assistant
Salvation Army Hospital
Oda, Ghana
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered high-quality diagnostics for optimised treatment plans.
- Increased efficiency in record keeping by implementing digital solutions.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Performed routine laboratory tests swiftly, aiding quicker diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Administered medications accurately, enhanced patient health outcomes.
- Adhered to strict medical protocols whilst ensuring a caring atmosphere.
Nursing officer
University of Education Clinic, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana
11.2012 - 07.2020
- Coordinated seamless discharge process, reducing readmission rates substantially.
- Pointed out discrepancies in medication orders ensuring accuracy at all times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in wards to prevent cross contamination of diseases.
- Monitored vital signs regularly maintaining optimal health condition of critically ill patients.
- Administered prescribed medications resulting in better management of chronic conditions.
Staff nurse
St lukes Catholic hospital Apam
Apam, Ghana
06.2010 - 11.2012
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician assistantship
Presbyterian University ghana
Asante Akyem Agogo, Ghana07.2020
Diploma in General nursing - Nursing
Nurses And Midwifery training college, Cape coast
Cape Coast, Ghana08.2008
Certificate of Higher Education - Science
Swedru Secondary School(SHS)
Agona Swedru, Ghana07.2004
Skills
- Medical consultation
- Ability to adapt to new technologies
- Strong attention to detail to ensure quality and avoid errors
- Elicit a comprehensive health History
- Home Care Assistants
- Ability to work independently
- General administration
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Conduct physical examination
- Elderly care
- Patient health education
- Chronic illness management
- Excellent communication skills
- Medical Team Work
- Minor suturing
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Affiliations
*Member Ghana Registered Physician assistant Association
* Member Ghana Registered nurses Association
Certification
* Bachelor of science (Physician assistantship) licensed by Ghana Medical And Dental Council
*Diploma ( General Nursing) licensed by Nurses And Midwifery Council, Ghana
Referee
DR Joshua Hagan
Medical Officer
Kwahu Govt Hospital
Atibie.
0202571050
Timeline
Physician assistant
Salvation Army Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Nursing officer
University of Education Clinic, Winneba
11.2012 - 07.2020
Staff nurse
St lukes Catholic hospital Apam
06.2010 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Physician assistantship
Presbyterian University ghana
Diploma in General nursing - Nursing
Nurses And Midwifery training college, Cape coast
Certificate of Higher Education - Science
Swedru Secondary School(SHS)