Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Service
Languages
References
Timeline
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Samuel Yawson

Tema
Samuel Yawson

Summary

Compassionate Physician Assistant with background in fast-paced, high-stress environments such as emergency rooms and intensive care units. Skills include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and execution of complex medical procedures under supervision of attending physicians and surgeons. Strengths encompass exceptional interpersonal skills, adaptability to changing situations and ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. Notable contributions made in enhancing patient satisfaction and improving healthcare delivery processes.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
10
Certification

Work History

Doron Medical Center
Afienya

Physician Assistant
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Interview and Record patients' medical history, perform physical examination, request investigations and imaging and make definitive diagnoses, prescribe medications & treatments, perform minor surgical operations for various conditions of health
  • Collaborate with Physicians & Surgeons for advanced medical care and surgical procedures

St. John of God Hospital
Asafo

Physician Assistant Intern
10.2023 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Under mentorship and supervision, I clerked patients' medical history, performed physical examination, requested investigations and imaging and made definitive diagnoses, prescribed medications & treatments for various diseases and performed minor surgical procedures and assisted major procedures
  • Collaborate with Physicians & Surgeons for advanced medical care and surgical procedures

Tema Polyclinic

Graduate Intern
11.2022 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Interviewed and Recorded patients' medical history, performed physical examination, requested investigations and imaging and made definitive diagnoses under supervision

Education

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Ghana

BSc Physician Assistantship Studies
11.2022

University Overview

  • Dissertation: Assessment of patients' satisfaction with quality dimensions related to prehospital ambulance care and patient transport at the Ledzokuku Krowor Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) Hospital, Teshie - Accra.
  • Supervisor: William Agboso, PhD
  • GPA: 3.54

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Ghana

BSc Environmental Science
09.2018

University Overview

  • Dissertation: Assessment of the effect of ambient noise pollution on students' studies in selected halls and hostels at the University of Cape Coast Ghana.
  • Supervisor: Mohammed Takasi, PhD

Skills

EMERGENCY MEDICINE & SURGERY

  • Suprapubic Tap & Aspiration
  • Thoracocentesis & Chest Tube
  • Bladder Irrigation
  • Subcuticular suturing (cosmetic) and other suturing techniques
  • Nasogastric Intubation
  • Certified in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS
  • Urethral Catheterization
  • Incision & Drainage of Abscesses
  • Gastric Lavage
  • Needle thoracostomy
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Intradermal Injections
  • Subcutaneous Injections
  • Surgical Debridement & Wound Management
  • Excision of Simple Lumps & Biopsies

GYNAECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS

  • Evacuation of Uterus by MVA
  • EVA
  • D&C with Paracervical Block
  • Assist Major and Minor Operations
  • Pap Smear
  • Endocervical Swab
  • High Vaginal Swab
  • Induction of Labour (Medical, Surgical and Mechanical)
  • Culdocentesis
  • Antenatal, Perinatal & Postnatal Care

TECHNICAL/TECHNOLOGY

  • Proficient in medical software
  • Proficient in electronic health records
  • Performing & Interpreting ECG
  • ULTRASOUND
  • X-RAYS
  • BASH
  • BASH Script
  • C Programming
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • STATA
  • SPSS
  • Adobe Photoshop

SOFT SKILLS

  • Team Work
  • Christian Ethics
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Teaching
  • Presentation

OTHER SKILLS

  • Classical Music Piano
  • Alto Vocal Singing
  • Music Composition

Certification

Medical and Dental Council Ghana, Permanent Registration, 10/10/24

BLS, ACLS, PALS, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR/AED, and First Aid Certifications from SaveALife.com by NHCPS 2025

Risk Assessment & Control - Health & Safety from Alison 2025

Tuberculosis Basics by Global Heath eLearning Center 2024

Mental Health, Human Rights and Recovery by WHO QualityRights 2021

Community Service

Community Service
  • Medical Personnel, FRIENDS OF AFRICA MISSIONS INC + DORON MEDICAL CENTER, Community Health Outreach, Akatsi and Abor, Volta Region, Ghana, Free Health Screening, Donated to the community
  • Medical Personnel, DORON MEDICAL CENTER, Health Screening and Outreach for Church Pastors, Tema and Ashiaman, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, Comprehensive Medical Examination and Health Education
  • Medical Personnel, Physician Assistantship Students' Association of Ghana, Central University Chapter, Annual Community Outreach, Ningo-Prampram District, Greater Accra, Ghana, 2020, Public Health Education on COVID 19, Free Health Screening, Donated to the community

Languages

Languages

ENGLISH: Native language, distinguished levels in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

FRENCH : beginner levels in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; native language, distinguished levels in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

FANTE & TWI DIALECTS: native language, distinguished levels in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Physician Assistant
Doron Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant Intern
St. John of God Hospital
10.2023 - 09.2024
Graduate Intern
Tema Polyclinic
11.2022 - 10.2023
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
BSc Physician Assistantship Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
BSc Environmental Science

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