ABRAHAM DUKU
Kumasi
Summary
Thoughtful Midwife with distinguished knowledge of providing Area of expertise care for birthing and new mothers. Skilled in closely monitoring vital signs and dedicated to both safety and happiness of patients. Closely monitors health while maintaining stringent focus on patient comfort and safety. Compassionate Midwife with Number years of Area of expertise birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care. Knowledgeable about Technique and committed to individualized patient care. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2010 - Current
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counseling services.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
- Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians and nurses.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Contributed to improved maternal health outcomes using thorough risk assessment strategies during initial consultations as well as follow-up appointments.
- Developed individualized birth plans in collaboration with expectant mothers to ensure personalized care aligned with their preferences.
- Assisted in over Number successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Achieved positive patient experiences by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly in a sensitive manner.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
- Trained under senior midwives for more than Number hours to obtain qualifications.
- Performed ultrasounds, monitored fetal heart rate and provided pre- and post-natal care.
- Used special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy and forceps deliveries.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
- Delivered over Number newborns as qualified midwife.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
- Provided high-quality preconception counseling for optimal health prior to pregnancy, enhancing future pregnancies outcomes.
- Streamlined clinical processes through efficient scheduling, documentation, and coordination of care among team members.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Evaluated clinical performance regularly, identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategies to enhance overall patient care experience.
- Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous record-keeping practices and adherence to state licensure requirements.
- Implemented changes in practice based on research findings to enhance the overall quality of midwifery care provided to patients.
Education
Degree In Physician Assistantship - Medical Sciences
Diploma -
Skills
- Maternal health education
- Breastfeeding support
- Contraceptive Counseling
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Antenatal screening
- Family planning advice
- Postpartum Care
- Infant resuscitation
- Labor support techniques
- STD prevention and treatment
- Preconception counseling
- Prenatal care
- Perineal suturing
- Nutrition counseling
- Pain Management Strategies
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Sexual Health Education
- Postnatal depression support
- Reproductive health advocacy
- Childbirth preparation classes
- Intrapartum Care
- Prenatal nutrition
- Lactation Consultation
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Home birth assistance
- Uterine Massage
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Patient Records Management
- Suturing
- Physical examination
- Patient-focused care
Certification
Certificate in Community Health Nurse
Diploma in Midwifery
Languages
Twi and English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Midwife - Ghana Health Service
04.2010 - Current
Presbyterian University Ghana - Degree In Physician Assistantship , Medical Sciences
Community Nursing Training School - ,
Nursing And Midwifery Training College - Diploma ,
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