JOSEPHINE WENCHIE
Takoradi
Summary
Experienced Staff Midwife with background in providing comprehensive care throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and postnatal period. Strengths include strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities and thorough understanding of midwifery protocols. Previous roles have involved effectively guiding women through all stages of childbirth while ensuring safety and comfort. Demonstrated impact includes improved patient satisfaction scores and streamlined prenatal education initiatives. Understanding the professional and corporate cultural obstacles associated with the integration of a midwifery program into traditional care settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Midwife
St Francis Xavier
Assin Fosu
01.2021 - Current
- Midwifery Unit (Current assigned area): Undertake antenatal checks, low-risk intrapartum care, pinard auscultation of fetal heart, non-pharmacological pain relief, identification and transfer of higher-risk cases, checks and observations, breastfeeding support, post-natal checks, documentation, and discharges.
- Care for antenatal patients' clients with medical and obstetric complications, and education during antenatal school.
- Interpretation of cardiotocographs assisting pre-eclampsia and other high-risk clients, assisting in the theatre and recovery ward.
- General Ward: Setting of intravenous lines, administration of medications, catheterization, and other general nursing care.
- Provided comprehensive prenatal care to expectant mothers in a supportive environment.
- Assisted in labor and delivery, ensuring safety and comfort for patients.
- Educated families on postnatal care and infant health practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to medical staff promptly.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate maternal and fetal health status.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical professionals during hospital stays.
- Mentored junior midwives, sharing best practices in patient care and support techniques.
- Developed care plan based on patient needs and goals.
- Organized and maintained patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Responded promptly to obstetric emergencies such as placental abruption or preterm labor.
- Educated healthcare staff on best practices for caring for newborns and their mothers.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the maternity unit.
- Administered medications according to doctor's orders while adhering to safety protocols.
- Observed condition of fetus using ultrasound equipment and coordinated responses based on findings.
- Conducted postnatal visits with new mothers and infants, assessing physical condition and offering advice on breastfeeding.
- Assessed mother's physical health following childbirth; identified any postpartum conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Cared for and assisted mothers during labor process.
- Cared for women with high-risk pregnancies and coordinated care with maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
- Assisted in the delivery of babies, including providing support to mothers during labor and birth.
- The number of births since the service began is three hundred (300), estimated to include low-risk births (50%) and higher-risk births (50%), cardiotograph monitoring, and augmentation.
- I work in the delivery suite due to staffing and the transfer of women to higher-risk care for around ten to twenty percent (10%-20%) of my shift.
- Transferred to the theater to assist the medical and theater team.
- Recover women from instrumental birth and Caesarean section during an estimation of twenty percent (20%) of my shift.
Education
BSc - Midwifery
Garden City University College
01.2024
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing and midwifery Training College
Twifo Praso01.2018
Skills
- Antenatal care
- Intrapartum monitoring
- Cardiotocography interpretation
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Mentorship skills
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Prenatal education
- Clinical assessment
- Newborn care
- Birth planning
- Maternal health
- Labor support
- Fetal monitoring
- Family planning
- Postpartum care
- Twins and multiples care
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Nutrition counseling
- Family planning advice
- STD prevention and treatment
- Antenatal screening
- Newborn assessment
- Time management abilities
- Labor and delivery management
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Senior Staff Midwife
St Francis Xavier
01.2021 - Current
BSc - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing and midwifery Training College
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