Joycelyn Abakah Fosu
Accra
Summary
A courteous midwife with the interest to provide proper maternal care and services to vulnerable women whose cultural beliefs, social circumstance and practices makes it difficult and or prevent them to receive and seek proper healthcare. With six years expertise in providing healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal,intranatal and postnatal. Dedicated to provide mutual respect, companionship and individualised centered healthcare needs to families without sacrificing comfort.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
08.2022 - Current
- Identified, monitored and treated pre and postnatal problems such as hyperemesis gravidarum, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, postpartum hemorrhage etc.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care.
- Supported expectant mothers through labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and comfortable birthing experience.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Conducted newborn assessments and provided immediate care, promoting healthy growth and development.
- Educated families on infant care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery strategies for improved outcomes.
- Mentored student midwives during clinical rotations, fostering the next generation of skilled practitioners in the field of midwifery.
- Promoted evidence-based practice by staying current on research trends in midwifery and incorporating findings into daily work.
- Delivered over 300 newborns as qualified midwife.
- Assisted physicians in performing emergency procedures when necessary to ensure the safety of mother and baby.
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained high standard of clinical care and cleanliness.
- Ensured all babies delivered are immunized at birth.
- Encouraged clients to seek medical advise and care on problems related to pregnancy.
- Ensured early referral complication of pregnancy to higher hospital.
- Educated clients on the complications associated with the use of herbal oxytocin.
- Encouraged clients to practice and importance of exclusive breastfeeding after delivery.
- Educated and encouraged the use of insecticide treated nets.
- Educated clients on nutrition, hygiene ,rest and sleep. Help clients make informed choices on family planning methods.
- Provide family planning services to clients.
- Delivered over 50 newborns as qualified midwife.
Rotational Midwife /Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Monitored the condition of the fetus, applying effective pain management techniques to facilitate smooth labour. Supported patients by helping prepare detailed, individualised birth plans tailored to patient needs and preferences through nurses care plan.
- Advised women on pregnancy nutrition to maintain good health in mums and babies.
- Conducted postpartum home visits to assess health, identify problems and implement early interventions during postpartum period.
- Monitored pregnancy progress to quickly identify prenatal health risks and concerns.
- Assisted parents during childbirth with clinical and emotional support.
- Provided emotional support during delivery, coaching and calming patients to enable safe delivery.
- Identified, monitored and treated pre and postnatal problems such as anaemia in pregnancy,Pre eclampsia and postpartum blues.
- Assisted in over 100 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
Education
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College-Pantang
Accra-Ghana09.2018
Skills
- Newborn care
- Breastfeeding education
- Family Planning
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Obstetric Care
- Clinical assessment
Timeline
Senior Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
08.2022 - Current
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
06.2021 - 07.2022
Rotational Midwife /Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - 05.2021
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College-Pantang
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