AGYEI DOROTHY AMA ASSAH
Summary
Compassionate Midwife with five (5) years of pregnancy, Labour and birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care. Knowledgeable about current midwifery practices and committed to individualized patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Register Midwife, Nicu
Ghana Health Service
01.2024 - 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.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential enhancement within the neonatal intensive care unit setting.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and improve patient care delivery.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Conducted newborn assessments and provided immediate care, promoting healthy growth and development.
Senior Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through compassionate, culturally sensitive care practices.
- 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.
- Maintained professional conduct operating under midwifery and neonatal nursing care guidelines.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing pregnancy loss or complications, offering resources for grief counseling where appropriate.
- Maintained a strong commitment to professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses in the field of midwifery.
- Provided breastfeeding support to new mothers, addressing concerns and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Supported expectant mothers through labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and comfortable birthing experience.
- Educated families on infant care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery strategies for improved outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in performing emergency procedures when necessary to ensure the safety of mother and baby.
- Promoted choices for care options, partnering with women and families to facilitate decisions about healthcare.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Facilitated group education sessions on topics such as childbirth preparation, nutrition during pregnancy, and newborn care essentials.
Education
Diploma In Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Ashanti-Mampong08.2016
High School - General Arts
Action Senior High School
Accra 05.2011
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
- Prenatal care
- Preconception counseling
- Pain Management Strategies
- Perineal suturing
- Postnatal depression support
- Intrapartum Care
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Group prenatal care
- Twins and multiples care
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Physical examination
- Patient-focused care
Training
TRAININGS
August 16th, 2021:Medical Abortion Workshop by Marie stopes Ghana held at Koforidua Guest Hotel.
May 17th_May 25th "Malaria in pregnancy" by Dr Azure held at Atua government hospital conference hall
July 5th 2021 "information Technology Training on PHIS Software" Mr Tetteh Desmond (Head of IT Department) held at Atua government hospital conference hall.
January 11th, 2020 "Shoulder Dystocia and its management" by Dr Osei Agyapong, held at Atua government hospital conference hall.
MAY 7th, 2020 "Neonatal Resuscitation" by Dr Osei Agyapong, held at Atua government hospital conference.
June 1st 2020,"Perineal Repair "by Dr Osei Agyapong held at Atua government hospital conference hall.
August 12th to August 15th, 2019"Group Antenatal Care" Dodowa Research "Dodowa Research led by Mrs Bernice Antwi" held at District Health Directorate(lower Manya Krobo, Atua).
7th April, 2023, Quality assure ( point of Contact care) led by Pharm. Twum held at Atua Government Hospital conference hall.
18th - 22nd December, 2023, Neonatal care: Neonatal resuscitation, neonatal jaundice, neonatal Sepsis, neonatal hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
11th June, 2024, Customer Care in Health Services held by Ghana Health service.
Timeline
Register Midwife, Nicu
Ghana Health Service
01.2024 - Current
Senior Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - Current
Diploma In Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
High School - General Arts
Action Senior High School
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