LINDAQUEEN Owusu-Ansah
Registered Midwife
Accra,Accra
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Midwife
Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - Current
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Developed individualized birth plans in collaboration with expectant mothers to ensure personalized care aligned with their preferences.
- Achieved positive patient experiences by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly in a sensitive manner.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous record-keeping practices and adherence to state licensure requirements.
Midwife
Baiden-Ghartey Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
- Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians and nurses.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
Midwife
University Of Cape Coast Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
Private Carer
Heaven On Earth Care Home
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Ensured client safety and well-being through regular checks, monitoring vital signs, and administering medication as prescribed.
- Enhanced clients'' emotional well-being by engaging in meaningful conversations and providing companionship during daily activities.
- Provided light cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry services while keeping clients' homes tidy and
- Increased clients' quality of life through individualised support and care that is catered to their specific need.
- Managed medical appointments for clients, ensuring timely attendance and accurate communication of information between healthcare providers and family members.
- Promoted client independence by identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance self-sufficiency in daily tasks.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Kumasi, Ghana.08.2023
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast
Cape-Coast, Ghana.09.2018
Skills
- Emotional Care
- Patient Health Information Access
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Patient Admission
- Glucose Testing
- Newborn Education
- Office Support
- Emergency Planning
- Reading Comprehension
- Status Updates
- Interdisciplinary Care
- System Documentation
- Goal Setting
- Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professionalism
- Breastfeeding support
- Preconception counseling
- Home birth assistance
- Intrapartum Care
- Contraceptive Counseling
- Maternal health education
- Infant resuscitation
- Sexual Health Education
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Education
- Effective Communication
- Written Communication
- Time management abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Self Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Team building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- First aid knowledge
- Delegation skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Physical examination
- Task Prioritization
- Patient-focused care
- Prenatal care
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Helped solved delicate issues among staff members.
- A mentor for young midwives through clinical trainings and social works.
- Organized a jaundice and prematurity awareness programs for the community.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Midwife
Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - Current
Midwife
Baiden-Ghartey Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2020
Midwife
University Of Cape Coast Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
Private Carer
Heaven On Earth Care Home
12.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor Of Science - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast
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