Samuel Kofi Aborah
Kumasi
Summary
Competent Physician Assistant with years of experience in primary care and internal medicine. Well-developed skill in patient observation, assessment and examination.
Experienced Physician Assistant with passion for health, wellness and preventive care. Additional expertise in nutritional counseling and diabetes management.
excellent in interpersonal and management skills. Highly proficient in gathering clinical data, analyzing complex information and completing comprehensive physical exams. Successful patient management with excellent diagnosis skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant-Medical
Ghana Health Service
Goaso
09.2020 - Current
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Coordinated admissions and transfers in collaboration with supervising attending physician.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
- Monitored patients on mental health medications and adjusted prescriptions to control symptoms.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in medicine.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.
Physician Assistant-Medical
Royal Place Hospital
Kumasi
02.2015 - Current
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and services.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Assessed and managed patient care follow-up plans for patients enrolled in diabetic care program.
- Educated patients and families on correct administration of pain medications to avoid adverse reactions and over-use.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in medicine.
Education
Bsc Physician Assistantship - Physician Assistantship
Narbita College
Tema08.2020
Advanced Diploma - Community Medicine And Health
College of Health And Well-being
Kintampo 01.2015
WASSCE - WASSCE
Kintampo Senior High
Kintampo 06.2007
Skills
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Risk Management Strategies
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Pulse Oximetry
Languages
Asante Twi
Native Speaker
English
Proficient
C2
Reference
Dr. Edward Anabila Agana
Specialist Obstetrician/Gynaecologist
eanabila@yahoo.com
+233242175141
Komfo Anokyi Teaching Hospital
Dr. Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng
Medical Superintendent
Rev. Walker Mission Hospital
owurakuboateng20@yahoo.com
+233244267361
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day.
Philip Dormer Stanhope, Lord Chesterfield
Timeline
Physician Assistant-Medical
Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant-Medical
Royal Place Hospital
02.2015 - Current
Bsc Physician Assistantship - Physician Assistantship
Narbita College
Advanced Diploma - Community Medicine And Health
College of Health And Well-being
WASSCE - WASSCE
Kintampo Senior High
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