Advocacy and Counseling
IRISH DUFIE OPPONG
Midwife
GW-0125-8891, Pokuase - Accra
Summary
Irish is a competent and courteous midwife, positively committed to service change to achieve the 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 5 years. Educating women and families about reproductive health, contraception, and pregnancy planning and dedicated to providing individualized care women need and to provide mutual respect and companionship to healthcare needs while promoting health without sacrificing comfort.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
SENIOR STAFF MIDWIFE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE (POKUASE HEALTH CENTRE)
ACCRA
05.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition and preparing meal plan for them.
- Managed care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of clients to create treatment plan.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting client's prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care events.
STAFF MIDWIFE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE (POKUASE HEALTH CENTRE)
ACCRA
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Educated clients on benefits of personal (grooming) and environmental hygiene during pregnancy, labor and puerperium.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of patients before, during and after labor.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of patients in prenatal appointments.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Modeled holistic care encompassing physiology, sociology, psychology of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium.
ROTATIONAL MIDWIFE INTERN
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE (MANHYIA DISTRICT HOSPITAL)
KUMASI
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
STUDENT MIDWIFE INTERN
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE (TAFO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL)
KUMASI
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Assisted patients in making appointments and follow-ups
- Educated patients on their disease condition and administering the prescribed medication.
- Cared for babies umbilical cord after birth and during discharge.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Midwifery
Wisconsin International University College
NORTH LEGON, ACCRA - GHANA 01.2021 - 05.2022
DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
MAMPONG - ASHANTI 09.2013 - 05.2016
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - Home Economics
KUMASI ANGLICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
AMAKOM - KUMASI 09.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Critical thinking and Problem solving
Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana. Registered Midwife (RM) NO. 7680. PIN: 16IO02997608.
- Member, Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association.
Certification
Ghana Covid-19 CPD Training, Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives. Accra - Ghana, July 5, 2022
Interests
Menu Planning and Cooking
Listening to Music
Travelling
Attending Conferences/Workshops
Timeline
SENIOR STAFF MIDWIFE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE (POKUASE HEALTH CENTRE)
05.2022 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Midwifery
Wisconsin International University College
01.2021 - 05.2022
STAFF MIDWIFE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE (POKUASE HEALTH CENTRE)
05.2019 - 04.2022
ROTATIONAL MIDWIFE INTERN
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE (MANHYIA DISTRICT HOSPITAL)
04.2017 - 04.2018
STUDENT MIDWIFE INTERN
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE (TAFO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL)
12.2013 - 03.2016
DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
09.2013 - 05.2016
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - Home Economics
KUMASI ANGLICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
09.2008 - 05.2012
Ghana Covid-19 CPD Training, Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives. Accra - Ghana, July 5, 2022
NMC-Ghana - Licensed, Registered Midwife, November 23, 2016
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