Ivy Asare
Accra
Summary
Compassionate and skilled midwife with experience in providing holistic care during pre-partum, delivery, and post-partum periods. Possess strong interpersonal skills for building trust with diverse client populations and effective communication abilities for educating families on health practices. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments while maintaining focus on safety and empathy. Contributed to improved maternal and infant health outcomes through diligent care and advocacy for patient needs.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior staff midwife
Ghana health services, frafraha health centre .
Accra
07.2025 - Current
- Provided prenatal care to expectant mothers in various clinical settings.
- Assisted in labor and delivery processes, ensuring maternal comfort and safety.
- Educated families on postpartum care and newborn health practices.
- Performed episiotomies to support difficult births and sutured perineum.
- Administered medications according to doctor's orders while adhering to safety protocols.
- Advised family members about neonatal care procedures such as bathing, feeding.
- Provided antenatal education and counseling to pregnant women and their families.
- Monitored vital signs and managed complications during childbirth procedures.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate the health of mothers and infants.
- Implemented best practices for infection control in maternity care environments.
- Referred patients to specialists or recommended immediate treatment in emergency situations.
MIDWIFE
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
04.2021 - 07.2025
- Helping to develop and support a woman's birth plan
- Undertaking clinical examinations and screenings as part of antenatal care
- Monitoring women's health during their pregnancies, postpartum and puerperium
- Assisted in prenatal care and monitoring of expectant mothers.
- Administered medications and interventions as per established protocols.
- Guided new parents on infant care and breastfeeding techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and hospital policies during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
- Performed routine newborn assessments immediately following delivery to assess overall health status.
- Advised mothers on topics such as contraception use, lactation guidance, and stress management strategies.
- Assessed laboring women for progress of labor using physical examination techniques.
- Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart.
- Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative patients.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
ROTATION MIDWIFE
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Monitoring women's health during their pregnancies
- Helping to develop and support a woman's birth plan
- Undertaking clinical examinations and screenings as part of antenatal care
- Carrying out screening tests and taking blood samples and temperatures
- Educated patient on medication regimens and treatment plans
- Promoted positive behavioral changes to facilitate wellness and medication compliance
- Educated families on breastfeeding and newborn care practices.
- Conducted routine examinations and screenings for pregnant women.
- Counseled mothers on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits during pregnancy.
- Monitored vital signs of mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
- Provided antenatal care to pregnant women and their families, including monitoring maternal and fetal health.
- Assisted in labor and delivery processes, ensuring safety and comfort.
RECEPTIONIST
Crystal Eye Clinic
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Greeted patients and visitors upon arrival at the clinic.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the reception area and waiting room.
- Maintain patient data with 100% accuracy
- Deliver effective customer service care
- Answering calls regarding appointment and clinic hours
- Responded to emergency situations where patients are in life threatening conditions by following the current procedure and maintaining a calm and effective demeanor
- Assisted patients with insurance verification and paperwork completion
- Coordinated patient follow-up calls and reminders for upcoming appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Wisconsin International University College
Accra, Ghana 01.2023 - 12.2024
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Pantang 08.2015 - 08.2018
WASSCE -
Kumasi Wesley Girls High School
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Empathy
- Customer service
- Prenatal care
- Labor assistance
- Antenatal care
- Maternal health
Languages
- English
- Twi
Personal Information
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology research
- Listening to gospel music
- Movies
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Twi
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior staff midwife
Ghana health services, frafraha health centre .
07.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Wisconsin International University College
01.2023 - 12.2024
MIDWIFE
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2025
ROTATION MIDWIFE
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020
RECEPTIONIST
Crystal Eye Clinic
08.2018 - 01.2019
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
08.2015 - 08.2018
WASSCE -
Kumasi Wesley Girls High School