Florence Klifi Ahlijah
Accra
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Midwife with 4 years of experience working with women to ensure good health throughout pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery. A goal-oriented, enthusiastic and an active team player looking forward to serving anywhere possible. Focused and work effectively to make meaningful impact in the interest of the patient and the hospital as a whole while learning to develop professionally and personally.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
Ghana Health Service
Accra, Ghana
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Monitored and conducted deliveries.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Performed over 50 successful births as a qualified midwife
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Administered medications accurately, following prescribed protocols to manage patient health.
- Performed wound dressing to ensure proper healing and prevent infections.
Part-Time Registered Midwife
Unimed Hospital
Accra, Ghana
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Performed over 10 successful births.
- Prepared patients for surgery, ensuring all pre-operative protocols were followed.
- Provided comprehensive post-surgery care, monitoring patient recovery and addressing any complications.
- Performed wound dressing to ensure proper healing and prevent infection.
Registered Midwife
DEL International Hospital
Accra, Ghana
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Monitored and conducted successful births
Intern Midwife
University of Ghana hospital, Legon
Accra, Ghana
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Performed varied nursing and clinical duties in the Outpatient Department (OPD).
- Performed varied nursing and clinical duties in medical surgical units.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Trained under senior midwives to improve skills and expertise.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Pentecost University
Accra, Ghana04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Midwifery (Diploma)
Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Korle-Bu Goo
Korle-Bu (Accra-Ghana)07.2018
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Nursing Assistance
- Newborn Assessments
- Baby Delivery
- Apgar Score Calculation
- Postpartum Counseling
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Cesarean section preparation
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Removing sutures
- Wound care
- Drug Administration
- Health Screening
- On-Time Project Delivery
- Newborn care
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- First aid knowledge
- Infant resuscitation
- Breastfeeding support
REFERENCES
- Mrs Victoria Boateng
TUTOR, Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Korle-Bu
Email: adofodanquah.victoria@gmail.com
Tel: +233 244 362 490
- Miss Georgina Hayman
Former Principal Nursing Officer, Univesity Of Ghana Hospital, Legon
Email: ghaymann@62gmail.com
Tel: +233 247 287 064
HOBBIES
- Reading
- Watching Movies And Documentaries
- Listening To Music And Speeches
Timeline
Part-Time Registered Midwife
Unimed Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2021 - Current
Registered Midwife
DEL International Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2021
Intern Midwife
University of Ghana hospital, Legon
04.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Pentecost University
Associate of Applied Science - Midwifery (Diploma)
Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Korle-Bu Goo
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