Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
industry expertise
Training sessions
Timeline
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UCHECHUKWU GEORGE NWANKWO

UCHECHUKWU GEORGE NWANKWO

Takoradi

Summary

Dedicated, motivated and detail-oriented medical doctor with 2 years Housemanship experience in patient care management, seeking to use the acquired skills to contribute positively to the health outcomes of patients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

PAEDIATRICS HOUSE OFFICER

Effiah Nkwanta Regional Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Gained knowledge and experience in handling pediatric medical conditions, working alongside a health care team
  • Attended health personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new treatment protocols and procedures.
  • Advised and counseled relatives on patient progress and possible outcomes
  • Mitigated potential risks of bad health outcomes by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate countermeasures or contingency plans as needed.

SURGERY HOUSE OFFICER

Effiah Nkwanta Regional Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Developed basic surgical skills including suturing, POP application, incision and drainage, wound debridement, wound dressing.
  • Advised patient on available management options.
  • Explained management procedures to patients, and allayed their fears.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with members of the multidisciplinary surgical team to improve team work and streamline health care delivery.

INTERNAL MEDICINE HOUSE OFFICER

Tamale Teaching Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Participated in professional development, attended 2 CPD events, workshops and seminars related to clinical practice.
  • Developed confidence in managing diverse medical cases.
  • Advised patients on viable treatment options.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, presenting complaints and physical examination findings; and correlating with appropriate investigation results to develop and implement competent, evidence-based treatment plans for patients
  • Closely monitoring progress to maximise health outcomes.

OBGY HOUSE OFFICER

Tamale Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Gained experience and knowledge in management of Obstetrics and Gynecology cases on admission and reducing hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education.
  • Assist team members in developing comprehensive treatment plans for patient care.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients who had chronic conditions.
  • Provided emergency medical care and treatment for life-threatening conditions.
  • Performed routine physical exams and requested investigations to provide accurate diagnosis.
  • Evaluated outcomes of treatment plans and communicated appropriately with superiors, and also patient relatives
  • Adhered to established protocols for infection control, minimizing incidents of nosocomial infections.

Education

MBCHB -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana.

BSc. Human Biology - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana

WASSCE -

Air Force Comprehensive School
Enugu, Nigeria.

Skills

  • Proficient use of computer systems
  • Proficient use of health information management systems like LHIMS
  • Good communication skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in day-to-day patient care
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in delivering interventions in patient care
  • Patient Diagnosis, Primary care and development of treatment plan
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in recording patient history and documentation
  • Physical Examination

References

References available upon request.

industry expertise

  • History taking and Clinical examination
  • Requesting of appropriate investigations and interpretation of results to aid diagnostic process
  • Performance of useful procedures and interventions in patient care and management including (but not limited to) Caesarean sections, POP, suturing, EOU.
  • Counseling relatives including breaking bad news in cases of patient demise

Training sessions

  • Ethics in health care
  • Basic Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Timeline

PAEDIATRICS HOUSE OFFICER

Effiah Nkwanta Regional Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023

SURGERY HOUSE OFFICER

Effiah Nkwanta Regional Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023

INTERNAL MEDICINE HOUSE OFFICER

Tamale Teaching Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022

OBGY HOUSE OFFICER

Tamale Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022

MBCHB -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

BSc. Human Biology - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

WASSCE -

Air Force Comprehensive School

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