Gifty Nana Ama Koomson
ACCRA
Summary
Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.
Committed Physician assistant offers over 5 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Genesis Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
- Duties and responsibilities include the following but not limited to
- Bathing and grooming, dressing, and exercise Preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands
- Overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine
- Help with getting in and out of a wheelchair, car or shower
- Providing constant companionship and general supervision
- Driving to and from activities, running errands, and help getting in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicle
- Being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related and emotional
- Help with organizing, packing or cleaning or general house care and cleaning
- Following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual’s health, recording and reporting any differences
- Help with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, administering medications
- Aid with transferring the recipient in and out of bed Assist with physical therapy, injections, feeding tubes or other medical processes
- Arrange the medical appointments and transportation to the doctor or clinic Order and pick up medications at the drugstore
- Discuss the care plan and needs with the doctors and care managers Handle a crisis or medical emergency
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES MEDICAL CENTRE
03.2021 - Current
- Excellent history taking abilities to ensure right diagnosis and management of patients
- Daily consultations at the outpatient department Run special clinics with senior colleagues (hypertension, diabetes, sickle cell clinics) Timely management of emergency cases and regular reviews to monitor progress of cases Ability to make timely referrals of cases above competency to appropriate tertiary facilities Basic neonatal resuscitation techniques Regular clinical presentations to keep abreast with current medical trends Performing minor surgeries (i.e
- Suturing, wound debridement/ dressing) Counselling and educating patients whenever there is the need
INTERN
Shai Osudoku District Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Take Patients History, Conduct Physical Examinations, Diagnose and treat illnesses under the direct supervision of a Medical Doctor
- Follow up on labs and other investigations Conduct ward rounds with Medical Officer in charge Trained to do procedures like set IV lines, passing urethral catheters, passing NG tubes Performing minor surgical procedures like suturing, wound dressing, chest tube Assist during Surgeries Attend to Emergency cases Monitoring Vital signs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
ACCRA, GHANA06.2018
Bachelor of Science - CHEMISTRY
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
02.2004
High School Diploma -
Labone Senior High School
ACCRA, GHANA11.1997
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Home Care Aide
- Physical therapy support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient Transport
- Excellent typing skills ( 60wpm)
- Internet research abilities
- Oral and written communication skills
- Teamwork
- Confident user of Microsoft Office Application
- A keen listener and an effective communicator
- Respect for diversity
- Hard working
- Disciplined
References
- JOCASTER ESHUN, GENESIS HEALTH CARE, 2335997463548
- Dr. Kenn Brightson, Shai Osu Doku District Hospital, 233208117733
- Dr, Saviour Adjenti, Central University, 2332432429645
- Mrs Angela Seneadza, University of professional studies medical center, 233224436489
Timeline
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES MEDICAL CENTRE
03.2021 - Current
Home Health Caregiver
Genesis Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
INTERN
Shai Osudoku District Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - CHEMISTRY
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
High School Diploma -
Labone Senior High School
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