HILDA BRAKOH
Accra,Greater Accra
Summary
Accomplished Midwife and Community Health Nurse at St. Gregory Catholic Hospital, adept in maternal health education and providing patient-focused care. Enhanced patient satisfaction and breastfeeding success rates through evidence-based practices and compassionate support. Collaborated effectively with healthcare teams, contributing to over 120 successful births and improved community health outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet patient needs. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Midwife
St. Gregory Catholic Hospital
Gomoa Budumburam, Central Region, Ghana
04.2019 - 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.
- Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counseling services.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
- Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians and nurses.
- Assisted in over 120 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
Community Health Nurse
St Gregory Catholic Hospital
Gomoa Budumburam, Central Region, Ghana
07.2012 - 04.2019
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Participated in over 20 community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in community health nursing.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and patients'' families, facilitating communication and fostering trust.
- Provided case management services for high-risk populations such as pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of Health And Allied Sciences.
Volta Region, Ho, Ghana01.2019
Associate of Science - Community Health Nursing
Esiama Nursing And Midwifery Training School
Esiama, Western Region, Ghana11.2011
Skills
- Maternal health education
- Breastfeeding support
- Antenatal screening
- Postpartum Care
- Family planning advice
- Infant resuscitation
- Nutrition counseling
- Reproductive health advocacy
- Intrapartum Care
- Medication Administration
- Physical examination
- Patient-focused care
- Emergency Response
- Prenatal care
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 18 staff members.
- Collaborated with a team of 19 civil society organizations in the development of a reduction in taxes on menstrual hygiene products to promote good menstrual hygiene.
Affiliations
- Ghana Nurses and Midwives association
- Community Health Nurses Association of Ghana
- Divine Group International/ Divine Medical Centre
Certification
- Bachelor of Science Midwifery Training -2016–2019
- Diploma in Midwifery License -2020-date
- Certificate in Community health Nursing Training -2009-2011
- Community Health Nurse License,-2012-2019
Hobbies
Listening to music
Cooking
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Midwife
St. Gregory Catholic Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Community Health Nurse
St Gregory Catholic Hospital
07.2012 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of Health And Allied Sciences.
Associate of Science - Community Health Nursing
Esiama Nursing And Midwifery Training School