JOYCE GYAN
Takoradi
Summary
A compassionate and results-oriented Registered Midwife with over six years of professional experience under the Ghana Health Service. Skilled in providing comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, including family planning and reproductive health services. Demonstrates strong clinical competence, effective communication, and cultural sensitivity in delivering respectful and inclusive care to diverse client populations. Dedicated to continuous professional development, safe motherhood, quality patient outcomes, teamwork, and upholding the highest standards of ethical and evidence-based midwifery practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Midwifery Officer
Ghana Health Services
Takoradi
05.2019 - Current
- Provided culturally sensitive care to diverse populations, ensuring all patients received optimal support throughout their pregnancy journey, and managed about ten (10) clients per day.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical skills in the management of labor induction, augmentation, and assisted vaginal deliveries while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained sterile procedures to prevent infections during childbirth, supervised junior staff during delivery procedures and also conducted antenatal assessments, recorded vital signs, and provided individualized maternal care plans.
- Identified and referred high-risk pregnancies for specialist care and also monitored postpartum mothers and newborns for complications.
- Promoted exclusive breastfeeding and postpartum family planning, conducted postnatal home visits for follow-up and community support and also conducted child growth monitoring, immunization, and nutritional assessments.
- Counseled mothers on hygiene, infant feeding, and malaria prevention and also participated in maternal and neonatal health outreach in rural communities.
- Ensured adherence to health service standards and infection prevention protocols, monthly reports and participated in maternal death audits.
National Service Personnel
Ejisu Government Hospital
Ejisu, Ghana
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided antenatal care to expectant mothers by monitoring fetal development through regular check-ups and screenings.
- Monitored vital signs of both mother and baby during labor, promptly reporting any concerns to supervising midwife for timely intervention.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential complications during pregnancy and labor phases.
- Assisted in conducting antenatal assessments including measuring blood pressure, fundal height, and fetal heart rate.
- Educated pregnant women on birth preparedness, and danger signs in pregnancy.
- Performed routine maternal examinations including urine testing, hemoglobin checks, and fetal positioning.
Student Midwife (Internship Rotation)
University of Ghana Hospital
Accra, Ghana
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Assisted in the management of normal labour and delivery under supervision.
- Prepared delivery equipment and ensured aseptic techniques during childbirth.
Student Midwife (Internship Rotation)
Konongo Government Hospital
Konongo, Ghana
09.2015 - 10.2015
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering collaboration among colleagues to enhance patient care quality.
- Increased patient knowledge of available resources by actively referring them to appropriate community programs.
- Recorded and updated maternal health records accurately in ANC registers.
Student Midwife (Internship Rotation)
Kaneshie Polyclinic
Kaneshie - Accra, Ghana
09.2014 - 10.2014
- Assisted in the delivery process, providing support and guidance to mothers throughout labor stages.
- Monitored maternal contractions and fetal well-being under supervision.
- Assisted in weighing, immunizing, and assessing growth of infants and toddlers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Keyansi - Kumasi, Ghana08.2023
Associate of Science - Midwifery
St. Patrick Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Maase - Offinso, Ghana 11.2016
High School Diploma -
West Africa Examination Council
Accra, Ghana12.2006
Skills
- Maternal health education, Counseling and Labour and Delivery Management
- Antenatal and Postnatal Care and Newborn and Infant Care
- Clinical Documentation, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Patient-focused care, Interpersonal Communication and Empathy and Culturally Sensitive
- Multitasking Abilities, Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management, and Attention to detail
- Patient confidentiality, Adaptability and flexibility
- Emotional support, Analytical thinking, Health promotion and Continuous improvement
Affiliations
Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives Ghana (UPNMG)
Certification
Registered Midwife (Nursing and Midwifery Council Ghana)
Timeline
Midwifery Officer
Ghana Health Services
05.2019 - Current
National Service Personnel
Ejisu Government Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018
Student Midwife (Internship Rotation)
University of Ghana Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2016
Student Midwife (Internship Rotation)
Konongo Government Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2015
Student Midwife (Internship Rotation)
Kaneshie Polyclinic
09.2014 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Associate of Science - Midwifery
St. Patrick Nursing And Midwifery Training College
High School Diploma -
West Africa Examination Council