Problem solving
BEATRICE FOSUA ASIEDU
Accra,GBAWE
Summary
With a proven track record at Ghana Health Service, leveraged my expertise in maternal health education and exceptional communication skills to educate and empower over 1000 families. My dedication to breastfeeding support and patient-focused care significantly enhanced maternal and newborn health outcomes. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Midwife
Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - 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.
- Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
- 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.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
- Participated in over 1000 successful births.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Used special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy and forceps deliveries.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
Midwife
Trinity Community Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care for over 100 mothers.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- 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.
- Participated in over 70 successful births.
- Delivered over 70 newborns as qualified midwife.
- Assisted in over 90 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
Education
Associate of Science - Midwifery
CAPE COAST NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
CAPE COAST,GHANA. 09.2014 -
Bachelor of Science - MIDWIFERY
GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
KENYASE,KUMASI.GHANA.04.2024
Skills
- Maternal health education
- Breastfeeding support
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Antenatal screening
- Postpartum Care
- STD prevention and treatment
- Nutrition counseling
- Prenatal nutrition
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Traditional midwifery practices
- Gestational Diabetes Management
- Infection Control
- Patient Records Management
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Response
- Suturing
- Physical examination
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-Making
- Patient-focused care
- Laboratory Testing
- Team building
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Patient confidentiality
Interests
reading
i like to read romantic,fiction and non fictional books . i also love reading medical books to broaden my knowledge in the medical sector.
Timeline
Midwife
Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - Current
Midwife
Trinity Community Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Midwifery
CAPE COAST NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
09.2014 -
Bachelor of Science - MIDWIFERY
GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
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