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
Takoradi, Ghana
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
Takoradi, Ghana
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
Tamale, Ghana
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
Tamale, Ghana
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, GhanaWASSCE -
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