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Barbara Ampadu

Kasoa

Summary

With a proven track record at Bennett Clinic and Maternity Home, I excel in maternal health education and effective communication, ensuring informed, safe, and personalized care for mothers and newborns. My expertise in high-risk pregnancy care and ability to build strong patient rapport have significantly improved maternal health outcomes, contributing to over 80 successful births.

I have extraordinary skills in neonatal resuscitation which has improved neonatal outcomes at Bennett Clinic and Maternity Home. I also have commendable skills in assessing pregnant woman during antenatal appointments to identify risk factors which may be detrimental to both Mother and baby.

I uphold the principles of confidentiality and patient centered care which enhances good care giver to client relationship.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Midwife

Bennett Clinic and Maternity Home
04.2024 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
  • 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.
  • Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
  • Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
  • Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
  • Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
  • Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
  • Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
  • Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
  • Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Delivered over Number newborns as qualified midwife.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
  • Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
  • Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.

Midwife

Amporful Clinic
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
  • Participated in over Number successful births.
  • Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
  • Contributed to improved maternal health outcomes using thorough risk assessment strategies during initial consultations as well as follow-up appointments.

Rotational Midwife

Weija Gbawe Municipal Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • 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.
  • Assisted in over Number successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
  • Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
  • Participated in over Number successful births.

Education

Diploma - Midwifery

Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Teshie
Accra, Ghana
09.2020

High School - General Arts

Accra Girl's Senior High School
05.2015

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
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Pain management strategies
  • Perineal suturing
  • Childbirth preparation classes
  • Intrapartum care
  • Prenatal nutrition
  • VBAC support
  • Lactation consultation
  • Pelvic floor exercises
  • Gestational diabetes management
  • Newborn assessment
  • Infection control
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education
  • Patient records management
  • Suturing
  • Emergency response
  • Decision-making
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Physical examination
  • Patient-focused care
  • Team building
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Patient safety
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Written communication

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics.

Timeline

Midwife

Bennett Clinic and Maternity Home
04.2024 - Current

Midwife

Amporful Clinic
05.2022 - 12.2024

Rotational Midwife

Weija Gbawe Municipal Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022

Diploma - Midwifery

Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Teshie

High School - General Arts

Accra Girl's Senior High School

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