Bridget Akyea Boadu
Obuasi
Summary
Passionate and skilled Staff Midwife with a proven track record at AGA Health Foundation, excelling in neonatal resuscitation and patient-focused care. Delivered over 100 newborns, significantly enhancing maternal and neonatal health. Trained extensively under senior midwives, demonstrating exceptional clinical assessment abilities and compassionate support to families during critical moments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Midwife
AGA Health Foundation
06.2024 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through compassionate, culturally sensitive care practices.
- Conducted newborn assessments and provided immediate care, promoting healthy growth and development.
- Reduced risk of complications during labor by closely monitoring maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate patterns throughout the process.
- Consulted with physician when complications occurred to provide holistic health care.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Used special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy and forceps deliveries.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Managed care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
- Supported expectant mothers through labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and comfortable birthing experience.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
Nurse Assistant
Presbyterian Hospital Agogo
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Midwifery
Presbyterian Nursing And Midwifery Training Colleg
Agogo Ghana04.2021
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi Ghana01.2021
Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Laboratory Testing
- Prenatal nutrition
- Prenatal care
- Clinical assessment
- Breastfeeding education
- Family planning
- Newborn care
- Antenatal care
- Intrapartum Care
- Breastfeeding support
- Postpartum Care
- Suturing
- Patient Records Management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Staff Midwife
AGA Health Foundation
06.2024 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Presbyterian Hospital Agogo
12.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Midwifery
Presbyterian Nursing And Midwifery Training Colleg
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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