FAUSTINA OWUSU
Summary
A professional midwife with five years' working experience in healthcare in the hospital and community setting providing care to variety of clients including the vulnerable and less privileged in society. Courageous, industrious, compassionate and capable of working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Enthusiastic in provision of holistic and patient-centered care; and derives pleasure and fulfillment in the recovery as well as improvement in general wellbeing of clients under my care. Seeking career opportunity as a senior carer in a reputable institution to utilize my skills set and make significant positive impact on human lives whilst contributing to the growth and success of the organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Midwife
Sawua health centre
10.2022 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Staff Midwife
Sefwi-Wiawso Municipal Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2022
- Established good relationship with clients entrusted in my care as well as my colleagues
- Ensured effective communication by established rapport and sought clients consent
- Monitored patients vital signs and sought help from senior team members
- Dressed surgical wound aseptically by using infection prevention control protocol
- Provided adequate hydration, nutrition and personal hygiene
- Effectively provided support and safety for both the young and the aged
- Prevented pressure ulcers in immobile clients by regularly turning in bed and treating pressure areas
- Provided emotional and psychological support for those who are mentally challenged especially psychosis and dementia.
Intern
ST. Theresah's Hospital, Nkoranza
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Prepared clients physically and psychologically for various surgical procedures
- Worked under supervision of my superiors in provision of quality healthcare
- Participated in voluntary work in the community as well as follow up visits
- Looked after patients under my care on the ward by using nursing care plan
- Gave health education on the ward on different health topics
- Served prescribed medications
- Established rapport and explained any procedure, sought patients consent
- Maintained flexible schedule and covered extra shifts when required.
Education
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College-Sekondi
Sekondi, Ghana08.2015
Certificate - 15 Standards of Care
Caredemy
United Kingdom12.2022
West Africa Senior School Certificate - Home Economics
Osu Presbyterian Senior High School- Osu
Skills
- Personal care and providing grooming
- Health and safety
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Home care
LICENSE
Permanent Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.
Timeline
Senior Staff Midwife
Sawua health centre
10.2022 - Current
Staff Midwife
Sefwi-Wiawso Municipal Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2022
Intern
ST. Theresah's Hospital, Nkoranza
03.2016 - 04.2017
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College-Sekondi
Certificate - 15 Standards of Care
Caredemy
West Africa Senior School Certificate - Home Economics
Osu Presbyterian Senior High School- Osu
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