FRANCISCA ANKAMAH
Summary
Courteous Midwife positively committed to service changes to achieve goal of multidisciplinary, non-hierarchical patient-centered services for women throughout childbearing years. Excellent coaching, medical support and communication skills in career spanning more than three (3) years. Dedicated to provide mutual respect and companionship to healthcare needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
09.2021 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through compassionate, culturally sensitive care practices.
- Reduced risk of complications during labor by closely monitoring maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate patterns throughout the process.
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing pregnancy loss or complications, offering resources for grief counseling where appropriate.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Provided breastfeeding support to new mothers, addressing concerns and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Managed medical equipment inventory for obstetric unit, ensuring availability of essential tools for safe and efficient care.
- Assisted physicians in performing emergency procedures when necessary to ensure the safety of mother and baby.
- Supported expectant mothers through labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and comfortable birthing experience.
- 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.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
ROTATIONAL MIDWIFE
National Service Scheme
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Assist in Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Assist in Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Assist in Keeping accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Assist in Empowering mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
Education
DIPLOMA - Midwifery
PRESBYTERIAN NURSING & MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
DORMAA AHENKRO - Bono Region09.2018
High School Diploma -
YAA ASANTEWAA GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Kumasi, Ghana06.2013
Skills
- Breastfeeding education
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Nutrition counseling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
REFEREES
Dr. Ransford Hoyah Quarshie
Medical Superintendent
Dormaa East District Hospital -Wamfie
Post Office Box 38
+233 24 318 2449
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Software
Microsoft Office suit
Timeline
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
09.2021 - Current
ROTATIONAL MIDWIFE
National Service Scheme
01.2019 - 12.2019
DIPLOMA - Midwifery
PRESBYTERIAN NURSING & MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
YAA ASANTEWAA GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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