Lawretta Baah Acheampong
Summary
Accomplished Registered Midwife and Home Care Provider with a proven track record at Standard Specialist Hospital and Donkorkrom Presby hospital, enhancing patient health outcomes through expert antenatal care and effective breastfeeding support. Skilled in collaborative practice and patient-focused care, significantly improved parenting confidence and patient wellbeing. Demonstrates exceptional clinical assessment and cultural competency, ensuring high-quality, personalized patient care. Committed home care provider offer two years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
Donkorkrom Presbyterian Hospital
Kwahu Afram-Plains, Ghana
08.2023 - Current
- Supporting birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Developing strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitates open communication about concerns or anxieties relating to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Educating new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to confidence in parenting skills.
- Improving patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
- Giving emotional support to clients by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
Home Care Provider (Part-time)
Standard Specialist Clinic
Koforidua, Ghana
07.2022 - Current
- Administering medications and overseeing activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Assisting clients with activities of daily living, fostering independence and improving their overall wellbeing.
- Delivering high-quality care under pressure in emergency situations, ensuring the safety of both the patient and caregiver team members present at those times.
- Cooking tasty and nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Increasing patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
- Assisting patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Home Care Nurse
Imperial Homecare Services
Accra, Ghana
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Maintained timely documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, fostering independence and improving their overall wellbeing.
- Coordinated services with other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists and social workers, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Provided expert guidance on nutrition and lifestyle modifications tailored to individual patient requirements, enhancing overall health status.
- Enhanced the quality of life for elderly patients through personalized care plans and regular health assessments.
Education
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Twifo Praso, Central Region - Ghana09.2020
West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate -
Akim Swedru Senior High School
Akim Swedru05.2016
Skills
- Emergency Management
- Collaborative Practice
- Medical Documentation
- Cultural Competency
- Patient-focused care
- Medication Administration
Reference
Dr. Leslie Apau Brefo
Physician in Charge/Administrator
Standard Specialist Clinic
Koforidua - Ghana
apaubrefoleslie18@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Donkorkrom Presbyterian Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Home Care Provider (Part-time)
Standard Specialist Clinic
07.2022 - Current
Home Care Nurse
Imperial Homecare Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate -
Akim Swedru Senior High School