Samuel Kanton
Plot 51D Klagon ,
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical 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
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer Part-time
Erama Medical Centre
08.2023 - Current
- Overseeing day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff, and business activities
- Improving clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes, and delivery of care
- Tracking data using spreadsheets to record pledges, phone calls and canvassing.
- Establishing community outreach and screening initiatives for individuals with hypertension and diabetes.
Senior House Officer
Ho Teaching hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessed patients by reviewing mental and physical health along with individual backgrounds and current social situations.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Worked directly with patients suffering from range of mental health problems and provided good standard of practice care.
- Designed individualized care plans and conducted lab or diagnostic tests on patients to provide further information regarding particular mental disorders and general physical conditions.
Senior House Officer
Upper West Regional Hospital , wa
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Examined patients' medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and test results to verify necessity of operations and determine proper procedures..
- Prescribed medications, including antibiotics and sedatives, to prepare and treat surgical patients.
- Completed pre- and post-op patient inspections.
- Communicated with patients' designated family members and friends after surgeries to explain results and patient status.
- Conducted follow up appointments after patient surgeries to discuss findings and ongoing symptoms for proper care and healing.
House Officer
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Examined patients and recorded medical histories to use in health assessments and help determine conditions.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
- Prescribed medications and advised patients about dosage, schedule and possible side effects.
- Advised patients about diet, hygiene and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and prevent disease.
- Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.
Education
MBChB - Medicine
University of Ghana
Ghana11.2020
Bachelor of Science -
University of Ghana
Ghana05.2017
WASSCE -
Opoku Ware School
Kumasi05.2014
Skills
- Clinic Administration
- Interdisciplinary Team Coordination
- Reporting and Documentation
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Development
- Medical Emergency Response
- Minor Surgery Assistance
- Patient Counseling
Affiliations
- Mental Health Authority Workshop on Psychotropic medications in Ghana - March 2023
Languages
English
Twi
Kassim
Additional Information
Dr Theodore Apraku ,
Specialist Psychiatrist ,
Ho Teaching Hospital ,
0240379188
Dr Theodore Boafor ,
Consultant Obstetrician Gynecologist ,
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital ,
0244230709
Timeline
Medical Officer Part-time
Erama Medical Centre
08.2023 - Current
Senior House Officer
Ho Teaching hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
Senior House Officer
Upper West Regional Hospital , wa
06.2022 - 01.2023
House Officer
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2022
MBChB - Medicine
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science -
University of Ghana
WASSCE -
Opoku Ware School
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