Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
IN-SERVICE TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Leadership Positions
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Ishmael Ningo Quansah

Chicago,IL

Summary

Compassionate, experience and competent Healthcare professional, with over 6 years background and experience as a Certified Physician Assistant in clinical setting, seeking opportunity to focus energy and passion on providing quality patient-oriented care. Dedicated to optimizing health and wellness of patients and providing insight needed for achievement of health goals as a team player and collaborator.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Laboratory Assistant

Providence Regional Medical Center
Everett, WA
09.2022 - 02.2024

1. Venous and capillary blood draw for both inpatient and outpatient
2. Urine collections for medical and legal testing procedures (Legal collections at the ER).
3. Responsible for processing of appropriate samples for testing.
4. computer inquiry and entry to maintain patient demographics as well as test ordering details in multiple computer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines.
5. Processing and preparing samples for testing at PRMCE laboratories and Patient Service Centers.
6. Processing, preparing and packaging samples for delivery to reference labs. Work is conducted in accordance with all regulatory accreditation agency requirements.
7. Processes all specimen types and sources to be analyzed by the laboratory including blood, urine, cultures and other body fluids.

Snr. Physician Assistant

Lapaz Community Hospital
Accra, Ghana
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
  • Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
  • Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
  • Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
  • Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
  • Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
  • Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
  • Prescribed therapies and medications under direction of physician to ameliorate symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
  • Completed minor diagnostic tests and collected samples for laboratory tests.
  • Performed physical examinations for pre-employment, environmental health monitoring and sports participation.
  • Performed advanced procedures, including intubations, line insertions and emergency response procedures for Patient at ER
  • Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.

Physician Assistant

Claron Health International
Airport- Accra, Ghana
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
  • Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
  • Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
  • Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
  • Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
  • Provided medical consultations and treatments for patients.
  • Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
  • Prescribed therapies and medications patients as part of treatment modality.
  • Completed minor diagnostic tests and collected samples for laboratory tests.
  • Performed physical examinations for pre-employment, environmental health monitoring and sports participation.
  • Provided preventive screenings and care to patients.

Physician Assistant (Locum Staff)

Mab International Hospital
Accra, Ghana
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
  • Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
  • Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
  • Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
  • Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
  • Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
  • Provided preventive screenings and care to patients.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

North Park University
Chicago, IL
08-2025

Certificate Nurse Assistant (CNA) - CNA

Med Smart Acadamy
Marysville, WA
08.2022

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Northwest Phlebotomy School
Seattle, WA
07.2022

Certifcate - Cyber Security

IPMC College of Technology
Accra-Ghana
02.2021

Computer Networking And Telecommunications

NIIT Computer School
Accra, Ghana
01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

Presbyterian University College
Ghana
05.2015

Skills

  • Patient assessment and triage
  • Patient Lab draw
  • Vital signs checks and documentation
  • Basic Life Support/ CPR
  • Wound care
  • Urine collection
  • Obtaining 12 Lead EKG
  • Defensive Driving trained and licensed
  • Communication and documentation skills
  • Good Critical Thinking and clinical Judgment
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Customer Service
  • PPE Use
  • Computer Skills
  • Team Management
  • Team Building and good leadership skills
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Cybersecurity, Hardware and Software
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Primary Care Experience
  • Assessing Patient Presentation
  • Performing Physical examination
  • Patient Diagnosing
  • IV Cannulation
  • Laboratory results interpretation
  • History Taking and Analysis
  • Management of acutely ill and chronic diseased patients

Certification

  • Illinois Nursing Aide Certified - 2024, IL
  • Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist, WA State Department of Health - 2022
  • Certified Phlebotomist, NRAHP- 2022
  • Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
  • CNA Certification WA State Department of Health- 2022
  • Physician Assistant- Certified , (Issued by; Medical and dental council, Ghana. www.mdcghana.org/info@mdcghana.com)

IN-SERVICE TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

  • Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standard. 9/18/2022
  • Regulatory Requirement for all caregivers 9/19/2022
  • Stroke Awareness. 9/26/2022
  • RIS Compliance, Privacy and Security 9/26/2022
  • Datix Event Reporter. 9/28/2022
  • Lab Annual Compliance Training. 10/6/2022
  • Implicit Bias Training for Caregivers. 10/18/2022
  • Trauma Informed Care- Module 1, 2, 3 & 4 11/12/2022
  • High Reliability Behavior and Tools. 11/28/2022
  • Epic Business Continuity Plan. 01/02/2023
  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Association). 03/16/2023

Leadership Positions

  • Class Representative - North Park University, Chicago (Currently)
  • Association President- Presbyterian university Physician Assistant Association (2013/2014 Academic year)
  • Interim Committee Chairman- Physician Assistant Student Association

Timeline

Senior Laboratory Assistant

Providence Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 02.2024

Snr. Physician Assistant

Lapaz Community Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2022

Physician Assistant

Claron Health International
06.2017 - 07.2018

Physician Assistant (Locum Staff)

Mab International Hospital
11.2016 - 05.2017

Master of Science - Nursing

North Park University

Certificate Nurse Assistant (CNA) - CNA

Med Smart Acadamy

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Northwest Phlebotomy School

Certifcate - Cyber Security

IPMC College of Technology

Computer Networking And Telecommunications

NIIT Computer School

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

Presbyterian University College
Ishmael Ningo Quansah