Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Playing with newly born babies
Timeline
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Kumasi

Summary

Driven midwife with extensive experience at Adiokor Rural Clinic and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, specializing in maternal health education and high-risk pregnancy care. Demonstrated success in reducing childbirth complications and empowering mothers through informed decision-making. Skilled in both antenatal screening and providing emotional labor support, ensuring safe and positive childbirth experiences.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Midwife

Adiokor Rural Clinic
02.2022 - 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.
  • Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
  • Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
  • Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
  • Performed ultrasounds, monitored fetal heart rate and provided pre- and post-natal care.

Midwife Assistant

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2022
  • Promoted informed decision-making among expectant parents by providing them with evidence-based information regarding various childbirth options and interventions.
  • Assisted midwives in conducting safe and efficient deliveries, ensuring the well-being of both mother and child.
  • Provided lactation support to new mothers, assisting them in establishing successful breastfeeding practices.
  • Assisted in conducting newborn assessments including vital signs, weight measurements, and general developmental checks.
  • Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy, offering guidance on meal planning and dietary modifications as needed.
  • Managed medical records accurately, ensuring proper documentation of patient history, assessments, treatments, and outcomes.
  • Supported mothers during labor by offering emotional encouragement and physical comfort measures.
  • Facilitated emergency interventions under the supervision of experienced midwives in critical situations, ensuring prompt and appropriate care.
  • Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nursing And Midwifery College
Mampong, Ashanti Region
02.2017

GED -

Toase Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana
04.2013

Skills

  • Maternal health education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Contraceptive Counseling
  • High-Risk Pregnancy Care
  • Antenatal screening
  • Family planning advice
  • Labor support techniques
  • STD prevention and treatment
  • Pain Management Strategies
  • Sexual Health Education

Affiliations

  • Covid-19 Vaccination in pregnancy programme
  • Chlorhexidine Gel for Umbilical Cord Care Training Programme(TFHO/USAID) (
  • Training on Resuscitation of Neonate (St. Mary's Hospital)

Certification

  • Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery, Nurses Training School - 2014-2017
  • Nursing and Midwifery License - 3years
  • Certified [Midwifery Practical], Chlorhexidine Gel for Umbilical Cord Care Training Programme - One Month

Playing with newly born babies

I used to entertained the newly born  babies and the delivery mother to ease pains on the baby mother.

Timeline

Midwife

Adiokor Rural Clinic
02.2022 - Current

Midwife Assistant

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Nursing And Midwifery College

GED -

Toase Senior High School

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