YVONNE ADDO

Physician Assistant

Ghanaian Physician Assistant with a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistantship from Central University and clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. Experienced in patient interviews and assessment support, vital-sign monitoring, clinical documentation, infection prevention, wound care, patient education, and assisting with routine clinical procedures. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, patient-centred care.

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Work Experience
Physician Assistant
St. Martins de Porres HospitalGhana
Apr 2024 — Nov 2024
  • Supported patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, including patient observation and follow-up
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patients’ conditions to the appropriate supervising clinician
  • Assisted with minor procedures while following infection-prevention and control practices
  • Supported medication-related care within assigned duties and under appropriate supervision
  • Explained care instructions and basic health practices to patients and their families
  • Worked with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals to support coordinated care
Physician Assistant
Prescott Medical CenterGhana
Sep 2022 — Oct 2023
  • Supported clinicians in delivering routine care in a busy clinical environment
  • Conducted patient interviews and maintained clear, accurate clinical records
  • Assisted with wound care and measures to promote patient comfort
  • Communicated relevant patient information to members of the care team
Physician Assistant
Pentecost Hospital, MadinaGhana
Nov 2021 — Oct 2022
  • Supported patient assessments and monitored vital signs
  • Assisted clinical staff during minor procedures and routine patient care
  • Provided basic patient education and post-care instructions
  • Helped maintain clinical documentation and support follow-up care
Clinical Rotations / Internship
Battor Catholic Hospital, Volta RegionGhana
Oct 2020 — Jul 2021
  • Completed supervised clinical rotations in Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Participated in patient assessments, clinical documentation, and routine patient care under supervision
  • Worked alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams in a patient-centred clinical environment
Clinical Rotations / Internship
Battor Catholic HospitalVolta Region, Ghana
Oct 2020 — Jul 2021
  • Completed supervised clinical rotations in Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Participated in patient assessments, clinical documentation, and routine patient care under supervision
  • Worked alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams in a patient-centred clinical environment
Skills
Patient interviews and assessment supportVital-sign monitoringClinical documentationInfection prevention and controlWound carePatient and family educationSupport during routine clinical proceduresFollow-up careTeamwork and professional ethics
Education
Master of Art, International Relation and Global Diplomacy
Beykoz University
2025 — Expected 2026
Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistantship
Central University
Somanya Technical School
Akwamuman Senior High School
Technical School
Somanya Technical School
High School
Akwamuman Senior High School
Languages
English
Fluent
Turkish
Basic
German
Basic
References available upon request.