Emmanuella Brefo
Kumasi
Summary
A First-Class Honors Division-trained Midwife dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of mothers and their children, with expertise in antepartum and intrapartum management, high-risk pregnancy identification, and emotional support. Strong understanding of basic nursing, geriatric nursing, pharmacology, advanced midwifery, obstetrics and gynecology, puerperium, normal and abnormal labor, and hospital or private practice standards of care. A caring and dependable person with a reputation for establishing strong bonds between healthcare professionals and service customers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Midwife
Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi
2021.07 - Current
- Assisted obstetrician with cesarean sections and gynecological surgeries.
- Managed labor room activities ensuring timely deliveries according to hospital protocols.
- Assisted with the delivery of newborns, providing physical and emotional support to mothers.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during labor and delivery, including fetal heart rate.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, nutritionists and social workers.
- Maintained the confidentiality of personal information on patients or staff, and ensured that no breaches of information security occurs as a result of activities.
- Responded to unexpected shifts and unit requirements brought on by workload or illness.
- Attended workshop and seminars to stay current on best practices in obstetrics.
- Prescribed medications as necessary for maternal conditions such as gestational diabetes or hypertension.
- Assisted less experienced staff members in their clinical work and professional advancement.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control policies at all times.
- Communicated effectively and compassionately with women, their families, and the multidisciplinary team, ensuring a clear and accurate exchange of information.
- Provided comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to women and their families, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being throughout the childbirth journey.
- Administered epidurals or spinal anesthesia under direction from anesthesiologists.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations such as shoulder dystocia or umbilical cord prolapse.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient including progress notes, lab results, sonograms, discharge instructions and more in EMR system.
- Acted as assistant coordinator, labor ward.
Rotational Midwife
Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi
2020.03 - 2021.05
- Developed individualized birth plans with clients, addressing issues such as labor pain management options, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery.
- Counseled mothers on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits during pregnancy.
- Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor.
- Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures.
- Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position.
- Managed time effectively in response to shifting workloads and indicate areas of need to line managers.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures and relevant legislation including requirements of professional bodies.
- Performed routine newborn assessments immediately following delivery to assess overall health status.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services such as ultrasound imaging or genetic counseling.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Consulted with and obtained orders from obstetricians for special care or diagnostic procedures.
Education
Diploma -
St. Patrick Nursing & Midwifery
Kumasi, Ghana06.2019
Skills
- Labor and delivery
- Team Building
- Supervision & Leadership
- Confident
- Computer Skills
- Antepartum and intrapartum management
- Knowledge of high-risk pregnancy identification and management
- Cultural Competency
- Attention to Detail
- Patient-Focused Care
- Training & Development
- Effective Communication
- Suturing
- Time Management
- Delegation Skills
Accomplishments
- Rising Star Award (2022)
- Excellence in Midwifery Education (2022)
Affiliations
- First Class in Midwifery (2019)
Certification
- Nursing and Midwifery Council - Ghana License number (RM16850)
- Diploma in Midwifery - 2019
- CBT
- IELTS
Training Courses
- Management of a Client in Labour (2020)
- Management of Common Conditions (2020)
- Care of the Umbilical Cord (2022)
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Suntreso Government Hospital
2021.07 - Current
Rotational Midwife
Suntreso Government Hospital
2020.03 - 2021.05
Diploma -
St. Patrick Nursing & Midwifery
- Nursing and Midwifery Council - Ghana License number (RM16850)
- Diploma in Midwifery - 2019
- CBT
- IELTS
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