Irene Odame-Adusei
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with over 12 years in nursing and midwifery. Expertise in person-centered care for elderly, maternal, and newborn patients while maintaining high standards in infection control and safeguarding.Proven track record in delivering compassionate care in fast-paced environments. Seeking to contribute to Ireland's healthcare while growing professionally.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Midwife
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ku
11.2014 - Current
- Admission and discharges of clients.
- Educated patients on maternal health, nutrition, and newborn care
- Provided compassionate, high-quality midwifery care, earning commendations for patient-centered approach.
- Supported patients with dignity and respect in daily living activities.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection prevention and safe manual handling practices.
- Collaborated effectively within multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of care.
- Organized and maintained patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during assessments.
- Advocated for patient needs, addressing concerns throughout pregnancy journey.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations, supporting recovery and infant care education.
- Trained junior midwives on best practices in maternal health services.
- Responded promptly to obstetric emergencies such as placental abruption or preterm labor.
- Monitored mothers and newborn babies during pregnancy and postpartum periods to quickly detect warning signs and treat complications.
- Performed episiotomies to support difficult births and sutured perineum.
- Cared for women with high-risk pregnancies and coordinated care with OB-GYN specialists.
- Cared for and assisted mothers during labor process.
- Administered medications according to doctor's orders while adhering to rights of medications.
- Initiated resuscitation procedures
Staff Midwife
St Mary Theresa’s Hospital
Dode
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Provided critical antenatal and postnatal care, supporting expectant mothers with warmth and understanding through their labor and delivery processes.
- Gained extensive experience in general nursing practices, showcasing dedication to newborn care and patient support.
- Organized and maintained patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Rotational Intern
Juaso District Hospital
Juaso
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted with documentation and updating patient’s records.
- Supported infection prevention practices by decontaminating instruments and sterilizing, use of PPEs.
- Observed patient care procedures to learn best practices and protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinical areas and supplies.
- Conducting deliveries under supervision.
- Newborn care.
- Phlebotomy.
Education
St Patrick’s Midwifery Training College
Kumasi Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Kumasi Skills
- Infection prevention and control
- Person-centered patient care
- Strong teamwork and communication
- Compassionate maternity care
- Patient education and support
- Phlebotomy
- Basic CPR
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Emergency response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Obstetric care
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Antenatal care
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Helping Babies Breathe
- Advanced Emergency Trauma Nursing
- Respectful Maternity Care:Tackling Disrespect & Abuse in Hospital Childbirth
- Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Staff Midwife
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
11.2014 - Current
Staff Midwife
St Mary Theresa’s Hospital
02.2012 - 10.2014
Rotational Intern
Juaso District Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
St Patrick’s Midwifery Training College
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Garden City University College