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Bernice Osei

Accra

Summary

Dedicated midwife with a proven track record at ODUMAN POLYCLINIC, skilled in maternal health education and exceptional in providing patient-focused care. Leveraged expertise in high-risk pregnancy care and effective communication to assist in over 100 successful births, significantly improving patient satisfaction and breastfeeding success rates. Renowned for adaptability and emotional intelligence, consistently achieving positive patient experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

National Service (Midwife)

ODUMAN POLYCLINIC
07.2023 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
  • Assisted in over 50 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
  • Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
  • Achieved positive patient experiences by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly in a sensitive manner.
  • Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
  • Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
  • Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
  • Participated in over 50 successful births.
  • Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Delivered over 40 newborns as a qualified midwife.
  • Developed and maintained patient records and documentation
  • Cannulization
  • Collection of stool or urine specimen
  • Suturing of Episiotomy wounds
  • Diagnosing and managing abnormalities in Pregnancy
  • Administration of medications and IV infusions
  • Providing divertional therapy to mothers during pain.
  • Education on Family Planning services
  • Providing Family Planning services

Nursing Student

ANKAFUL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 12.2021

• Engaging Patient in Therapeutic Community

• Administration of medications

• Feeding of Hypoactive Patients

• Educating patients on condition and Important of taking medications

Nursing Student

BEGORO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 11.2021

• Providing Focused Antenatal Care

• Identifying and managing minor disorders in Pregnancy

• Giving Health Education in Relations to Pregnancy,Labour, peurperium

•Managing stages of Labour

• Helping clients to make informed choices

• Providing Clients with Family Planning Services

Nursing Student

TAFO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
04.2021 - 05.2021

•Dressing of wounds using Aseptic Techniques

•Checking and Monitoring of vital signs

•Administration of medication

•Setting up IV medications and Infusions

Nursing Student

GA NORTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
  • Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
  • Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.

• Cleaning and Disinfection of Instruments

• Feeding of patients

• Engaging patients in Therapeutic Community

Nursing Student

GA NORTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
  • Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
  • Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
  • Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.

•Documentation of care given

Education

Diploma In Midwifery - Registered Midwifery

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE, ATIBIE
Atibie, Ghana
11.2023

Senior High School Certificate (WASSCE ) - General Arts

IDEAL COLLEGE
Accra, Ghana
06.2018

Skills

  • Maternal health education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Contraceptive Counseling
  • High-Risk Pregnancy Care
  • Antenatal screening
  • Postpartum Care
  • Labor support techniques
  • STD prevention and treatment
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Prenatal care
  • Perineal suturing
  • Reproductive health advocacy
  • Sexual Health Education
  • Postnatal depression support
  • Childbirth preparation classes
  • Pelvic floor exercises
  • Infection Control
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Records Management
  • Suturing
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Physical examination
  • Patient-focused care
  • Routine gynecological care
  • Team building
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • First aid knowledge
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Emotional Intelligences
  • Self Confidence

Additional Information

Willing to Undergo any form of training to help in my career progression and to Promote clients care ….Open to learn new Languages and to work in any corner around the world …

Timeline

National Service (Midwife)

ODUMAN POLYCLINIC
07.2023 - Current

Nursing Student

ANKAFUL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 12.2021

Nursing Student

BEGORO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 11.2021

Nursing Student

TAFO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
04.2021 - 05.2021

Nursing Student

GA NORTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
08.2020 - 10.2020

Nursing Student

GA NORTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 03.2020

Diploma In Midwifery - Registered Midwifery

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE, ATIBIE

Senior High School Certificate (WASSCE ) - General Arts

IDEAL COLLEGE
Bernice Osei