Lilian Owusu

Registered Midwife

Ghana Health Service

Kumasi

05.2020 - Current

Educated patients about lifestyle modifications that can improve outcomes during pregnancy.
Assisted with the delivery of newborns, providing physical and emotional support to mothers.
Monitored patients' vital signs during labor and delivery, including fetal heart rate.
Provided patient education on topics related to childbirth and postpartum care.
Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques and breastfeeding management.
Coordinated care with other healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, nutritionists and social workers.
Performed routine examinations of pregnant women to monitor fetal growth and development.
Counseled expectant mothers on birthing options, risks associated with various procedures, pain management strategies.
Collaborated with obstetricians to develop individualized plans of care for expecting mothers.
Managed labor room activities ensuring timely deliveries according to hospital protocols.
Prescribed medications as necessary for maternal conditions such as gestational diabetes or hypertension.
Responded quickly in emergency situations such as shoulder dystocia or umbilical cord prolapse.
Participated in clinical research projects related to midwifery practice improvement initiatives.
Communicated with patients, partners and family members regarding reproductive health and newborn care.
Monitored health of pregnant patients and unborn babies and delivered superior care across continuum.
Delivered focused, quality care to antepartum, post-partum, newborn and gynecologic patients.
Documented patient care plan, interventions and discharge instructions in EMR system.
Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures.
Developed individualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires and fears.
Consulted with and obtained orders from obstetricians for special care or diagnostic procedures.
Taught prenatal classes to help educate expectant parents on labor stages and pain relief options.
Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position.
Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies.
Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart.
Educated patients about nutrition and good health practices and encouraged participation in healthcare-related decisions.

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