Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
References
Personal Information
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JOY MAWUENA KUSHITOR

JOY MAWUENA KUSHITOR

ACCRA

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Midwife, skilled in emergency healthcare and breastfeeding support. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and educate families on maternal health. Committed to maintaining patient safety and confidentiality while delivering compassionate care during childbirth and postpartum.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Midwife

Obeyeyie Medical Centre
Accra
11.2023 - 04.2025
  • Facilitated successful breastfeeding by demonstrating optimal angles and positioning.
  • Provided emergency healthcare for sick or injured infants and directed parents to physicians as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians to adjust treatment plans according to patient requirements.
  • Performed episiotomies and sutured perineum during challenging births.
  • Delivered emotional support to expecting parents throughout childbirth journey.
  • Coordinated with community health programs to educate families on birthing methods.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential patient records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Monitored mothers and newborns during pregnancy and postpartum, identifying complications swiftly.

National Service Personnel (Rotation)

Achimota Hospital
Achimota
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Admission and discharge of patients.
  • Maintaining effective communication with colleagues, patients and relatives in the ward.
  • Provide education to clients on the range of relevant topics including minor ailments during pregnancy and their management, personal hygiene, nutrition and breastfeeding and the need to adhere to their follow up visit.
  • Assist with the organization and delivery of focused antenatal care to clients.
  • Provide counseling to client on birth preparedness and complication readiness.
  • Conducting Spontaneous Vaginal Deliveries.
  • Assist with the organization and delivery of postnatal care.
  • Adhere to health and safety protocols such as using of personal protective Equipment appropriately.
  • Promote patient safety.
  • Keeping ward items in a good shape after usage.
  • Administration of medication orally, intramuscularly, intravenously etc.
  • Assist the ward/Unit in charge to maintain a safe and clean and therapeutic environment.

Public Health Affiliation

Mankrong Polyclinic
Agona Mankrong
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Immunization and vaccination of patients.
  • Educating patients and relatives the causes and effects of communicable diseases.
  • Giving Health talks on personal and environmental hygiene.
  • Tracing of patients who has default treatment.
  • Follow up visits on patients receiving treatment.

Intern

Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
Central Region
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Admission of patients
  • Serving of medications
  • Assisting the client increase adaptive behavior.

Intern

Capecoast Metropolitan Hospital
Cape coast
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Reassuring patient and relatives.
  • Motivating patients and relative to improve their recovery process.
  • Checking and monitoring the vital signs of patients.

Intern

Cape coast Teaching Hospital
Cape coast
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Education of patients and their relatives
  • Administration of medications via the appropriate route
  • Admission and discharge of patients
  • Educating patients on medication prior to discharge
  • Promoting patient safety

Pupil Teacher

Royal Priesthood Academy
Accra
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Evaluated students monthly and adjusted lesson plans to incorporate improvements.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas needing attention.
  • Developed tailored lesson plans and activities based on individual student needs.
  • Assessed student comprehension through quizzes, tests, and projects.
  • Addressed challenges of diverse student population, achieving exceptional academic outcomes.
  • Identified areas for improvement and implemented strategies to enhance student performance.
  • Supervised students throughout day in classroom and during breaks.

Education

Diploma - Midwifery

CAPECOAST NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
Capecoast, Central Region
11-2021

WASSCE -

NINGO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Ningo, Greater Accra Region
01.2017

BECE -

ST. SLYVANUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Pokuase, Greater Accra Region
01.2013

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivation
  • Team collaboration
  • Responsibility
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability
  • Professional appearance
  • Creativity
  • Problem-solving
  • Independent work
  • Work prioritization
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Emergency healthcare
  • Patient record management
  • Antenatal care
  • Postnatal care
  • Episiotomy performance
  • Patient education
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Medication administration
  • Effective communication
  • Risk assessment
  • Maternal health education
  • Obstetric care
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Perinatal mental health
  • Fetal monitoring
  • VBAC support
  • Student evaluation
  • Lesson planning
  • Child development

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Singing
  • Dancing

Languages

  • English
  • Twi
  • Ga
  • Ewe

References

  • Philipine Agbezudor, 020 817 4452, Superintendent Community Health Nurse
  • Gloria Mensah, 054 287 8282, Administrator, Royal Priesthood Academy

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/07/98
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Religion: Christianity

Timeline

Staff Midwife

Obeyeyie Medical Centre
11.2023 - 04.2025

National Service Personnel (Rotation)

Achimota Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023

Public Health Affiliation

Mankrong Polyclinic
01.2021 - 12.2021

Intern

Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020

Intern

Capecoast Metropolitan Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019

Intern

Cape coast Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018

Pupil Teacher

Royal Priesthood Academy
06.2017 - 08.2018

Diploma - Midwifery

CAPECOAST NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE

WASSCE -

NINGO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BECE -

ST. SLYVANUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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