Maame Akosua Ehuramba BEEKO
Chicago
Summary
Highly motivated Medical Officer with clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. Familiar with performing diagnostic procedures, providing patient education and working closely with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN
JOHN H STROGER HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Treated patients undergoing substance abuse treatment, detoxification, and recovery in in-patient treatment facility.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, leading to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all patient encounters, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference and follow-up care.
Head Of Emergency Unit
Kyebi Government Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Communicated clearly in stressful situations with people from range of backgrounds.
- Took control of emergency medical situations to reduce patient risk and achieve stable conditions.
- Managed use of resources to achieve maximum patient benefit.
- Recognised signs and symptoms of undiagnosed medical conditions affecting treatments.
- Digested large quantities of medical information in fast-paced, life-threatening environments.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to treat patients with range of acute and complex medical needs.
- Overcame immense difficulties and challenges as fully coordinated team.
Quality improvement Committe Member
Kyebi Government Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Managed committee staff to align with organisation objectives.
- Supported committee chair to follow mission of organisation.
- Read agenda and prepared materials and documents for meeting.
- Provided feedback and contribution to discussion of members.
- review performance data, identify areas in need of improvement, carry out and monitor improvement efforts
Drugs And Therapeutics Committee Member
Kyebi Government Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Ensured the rational use of medicines
- Provided patients with pamphlets and verbal instructions about taking, handling and storing medications.
- Managed pharmacy budgets through inventory management.
- Educated patients on optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility.
- Worked with other healthcare professionals to review quality of drugs.
- Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
- Kept register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes.
Medical Officer
Ghana Health Service- Kyebi Government Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care by elevating clinical quality processes.
- Devised plans to drive achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
- Educated and mentored medical students, developing competent clinical teams.
- Completed ward rounds to evaluate quality of care delivery.
- Updated and audited medical files to achieve accurate records.
- Conducted examinations on paediatric, adolescent and elderly patients.
- Prepared discharge summaries and linked up rehabilitation services.
- Designed individualized plans with patients for various illnesses, working closely with specialists and care providers for best treatments.
- Maintained confidentiality and impartiality in all patient interactions to maintain data protection.
- Maintained awareness of industry innovations by regularly discussing product development with pharmaceutical representatives.
- Assisted patients with medication management, providing detailed information on contraindications.
- Prescribed and administered medications topically, orally and via intravenous injections.
- Screened patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Evaluated and updated charts of patients to maintain accurate information.
- Collaborated with nurses to triage and prioritize patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
- Advised patients on post-treatment care options, at-home plans and rehabilitation.
- Formulated and submitted reports to senior management.
- Endorsed lifestyle changes to improve health and wellness.
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
- Performed over 100 caesarian sections, 20 exploratory laparotomies, 20 excision biopsies and 15 thoracocentesis under no supervision.
- Ran week long maternity duties, and managed obstetric procedures accurately and efficiently to maintain smooth running of the Labour and Delivery department.
- Undertook additional higher specialist training to advance skill set towards non operative management of fractures.
- Offered expertise pro-bono at the local secondary school.
- Supported hospital capacity growth in line with regional targets.
Superintendent
Kenop Care Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Directed day-to-day supervision of staff and ensured the efficient running of institution.
- Onboarded new staff with thorough briefings and ongoing coaching for capable, competent teams.
- Prepared staff and environments for audits and inspections, supporting performance analysis.
- Remedied design deficiencies, schedule issues and project concerns to maintain progress towards key goals.
- Ran 120 hour week-long duties as the on- call physician.
- Ensured smooth running of the emergency unit and coordinated prompt referral of cases that required specialist management.
- Interacted with reference laboratories to interpret test results for special studies.
- Kept detailed and accurate patient care records to facilitate smooth ward operations.
- Documented patient care provided in compliance with hospital and clinic policies.
- Trained and guided nurses in emergency room procedures to reduce medication errors.
- Coordinated prompt referrals of cases that needed specialist management
Senior House Officer
Christian Health Association Of Ghana-Holy Family
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Treated 50+ patients each day in Accident & Emergency.
- Received, assessed and managed referred cases of trauma, cerebrovascular accident.
- Evaluated and coordinated prompt referrals of cases to tertiary institutions.
- Completed 10+ dementia assessments each week and treated patients with existing diagnoses.
- Covered overnight shifts for acute care hospital with regular monitoring and detailed handovers.
- Under the supervision of the Pediatrician, managed conditions affecting term and preterm neonates such as neonatal jaundice and meningitis.
- Under supervision, performed lumbar puncture and IV cannulations on the pediatric population.
- Assisted in thyroidectomies, hernia repairs and exploratory laparotomies.
House Officer
Ghana Health Services- Ridge Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring conditions and effectively adjusting treatment plans to patient progress.
- Performed IV cannulations and phlebotomies
- Assisted and passed nasogastric tubes and chest tubes
- Maximised treatment effectiveness, coordinating work with external health care providers, including social workers and psychologists
- Assisted patients with complex health needs by issuing referrals to specialists or professional superiors.
- Covered overnight shifts at the emergency unit and the High Dependency Unit with regular monitoring and detailed handovers.
- Presented cases during the monthly morbidity and mortality meetings
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
Jinzhou Medical University
06.2018
WASSCE - General Science
Wesley Girls' High School
05.2011
BECE - Basic Education
Joduro Integrated School
03.2007
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Performance evaluations
- Patient health education
- Direct patient care
- Clinical study management
- Differential diagnosis
- Clinic administration
- Clinical training and development
- Results interpretation
- Triage skills
- Bilingual- Fluent in English, Proficient in Mandarin
Languages
English
Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
Personal Information
Education
Akim Oda, Eastern Region,Cape Coast, Central Region,Jinzhou,Liaoning
Name & contact
Timeline
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN
JOHN H STROGER HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
07.2024 - Current
Head Of Emergency Unit
Kyebi Government Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Quality improvement Committe Member
Kyebi Government Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Drugs And Therapeutics Committee Member
Kyebi Government Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Medical Officer
Ghana Health Service- Kyebi Government Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Superintendent
Kenop Care Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
Senior House Officer
Christian Health Association Of Ghana-Holy Family
05.2020 - 05.2021
House Officer
Ghana Health Services- Ridge Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
WASSCE - General Science
Wesley Girls' High School
BECE - Basic Education
Joduro Integrated School
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
Jinzhou Medical University
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