Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Work Preference
Interests
Timeline
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Bernice Owusu

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Bernice Owusu

Summary

To enhance my professional skills, capabilities and knowledge in an organization which recognizes the value of hard work and trusts me with responsibilities and challenges. Compassionate Midwife with 4 years of birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care. Knowledgeable about care and delivery and committed to individualized patient care.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Atuobikrom chps

Midwife In charge
11.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Conduct focused Antenatal service, delivering of babies, postnatal services, family planning services
  • Treatment of minor ailments for sick patients, wound dressing, checking of vital signs.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians and nurses.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
  • Developed individualized birth plans in collaboration with expectant mothers to ensure personalized care aligned with their preferences.
  • Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
  • Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
  • Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
  • Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
  • Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
  • Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.

Asubone chps

Community Health Nurse In Charge
01.2012 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Weighing and vaccination of children from 0-59 mths, giving of health education to mother's on how to care for their babies
  • Conducting of family planning services, treatment of minor ailments, conducting of head in vagina delivery.
  • Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
  • Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
  • Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in community health nursing.
  • Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and patients'' families, facilitating communication and fostering trust.
  • Provided case management services for high-risk populations such as pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
  • Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
  • Employed critical thinking and problem-solving skills when faced with complex or ambiguous patient situations, leading to the identification of creative solutions that promoted optimal health outcomes.
  • Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Ghana Health Service

Community Health Nurse
04.2011 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
  • Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
  • Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
  • Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
  • Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in community health nursing.
  • Utilized advanced communication techniques to foster rapport with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, contributing to a positive care experience for all involved parties.
  • Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
  • Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Education

University of cape coast

Diploma In midwifery

Akim Oda community Health Nursing Training College

Certificate in Community Health Nursing

St.Francis secondary Technical school

High school

Skills

  • Maternal health education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Contraceptive Counseling
  • Antenatal screening
  • Family planning advice
  • Postpartum Care
  • STD prevention and treatment
  • Preconception counseling
  • Prenatal care
  • Perineal suturing
  • Childbirth preparation classes
  • Pelvic floor exercises
  • Uterine Massage
  • Patient Education
  • Suturing
  • Physical examination
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Sexual Health Education
  • Intrapartum Care
  • Home birth assistance

References

  • Benjamin Adjei Nyarko, Government Of Alberta - Department Of Energy, Financial Analyst, Sirjilo@yahoo.com
  • Asante Oppong Eric, Nkwatia Senior High School, Teaching, ericoppongasante@gmail.com

Certification

  • Community health Nursing Licensed - 2010-2014
  • Diploma In Midwifery - 2020 to date

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsCareer advancement

Interests

To care for others with compassion,gentleness and put a smile on their faces.

Timeline

Midwife In charge

Atuobikrom chps
11.2020 - Current

Community Health Nurse In Charge

Asubone chps
01.2012 - 06.2014

Community Health Nurse

Ghana Health Service
04.2011 - 01.2012

University of cape coast

Diploma In midwifery

Akim Oda community Health Nursing Training College

Certificate in Community Health Nursing

St.Francis secondary Technical school

High school

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