Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
REFERENCES
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Loretta Odame Awuah

Atwima Mim-Kumasi

Summary

An enthusiastic Health practitioner with over 6 years of experience, knowledgeable in

health screenings, patient assessments and treatment with general and special conditions both in the hospital settings and at home. Well-trained with great communication skills and experienced in patient care at various levels of intensity. I'm able to multitask and respond to patient needs effectively such as hygiene, mobility and safety needs. Passionate about patient care, culturally sensitive, calm and respectful. I'm honest, punctual, reliable and trustworthy with no criminal record.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Midwife

Abuakwa Government Polyclinic ,Ghana Health Service
Abuakwa Kumasi
09.2017 - Current

•Assess,monitor and manage all the stages of labor.
• Providing high standard of care for patients with acute and chronic health issues example Anaemia, Hypertension.
• Ensuring timely and accurate completion of administration and documentation related to patient care and medication management including oral, parenteral and enteral routes.
• Person centered care
• Assisted with personal hygiene needs example bathing, feeding.
• Preserved patients’ privacy and dignity at all times.
• Assisted in performing light housekeeping duties during home visits.
• Maintained safe and healthy environment for patients..
• Maintained records of daily activities and health information about patients.
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and promoting effective treatment.
• Ability to aseptically insert urethral catheter, monitor urine output and care for catheter.
• Providing Psychological and Emotional Support to Patients and their Relatives.

Personal Care Aide(PART-TIME)

Private Home
Hiawu Besease, Ashanti Region
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties such as cleaning client.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities including bathing, oral care for increased comfort and general wellbeing .
  • Assisted family with child supervision.
  • Disciplined children according to ways specified by their parents.
  • Encouraged healthy habits among clients by preparing nutritious meals according to dietary requirements while respecting individual preferences.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their specific needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and families, resulting in trust and effective communication.
  • Supported clients'' mental wellness through compassionate listening, empathetic responses, and encouragement during difficult times.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Accompanied individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Midwife ,National Service Person

Asonomaso Government Hospital
Asonomaso
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Admission and discharge of patients, monitoring and recording of vital signs .
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Person centered care.
  • Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining dignity and respect for patients at all times.
  • Dressing of surgical and non-surgical wounds.
  • Insertion and removal of urethral catheter, maintaining sterility at wards.
  • Answering questions and educating patients and their families on their health conditions.
  • Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient care.
  • Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating closely with interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians and nurses.
  • Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for their health.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Assisted clients in performing laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties during home visits.
  • Provided mobility assistance example walking and regular exercising.

Education

Diploma - Midwifery

Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Mampong-Ashanti
08.2015

Skills

  • Ability to Assess, Diagnose, Plan, Implement, and Evaluate care taking into consideration patients’ strengths and weaknesses
  • Ability to assist patients in activities of daily living such as bathing,oral care, dressing etc
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build trust and rapport with patients
  • Patient centred care
  • Safeguarding patients/clients to help reduce, prevent and respond to child and adult abuse, neglect or course of control
  • Ability to perform housekeeping duties and grocery shopping
  • Able to meet daily nutritional needs of patients by feeding them or assisting them feed
  • Able to swiftly give First Aid care to patients prior to the arrival of the doctor
  • Ability to observe and document patients progress
  • Strict adherence to Infection prevention and control measures through proper hand washing
  • Able to Administer Medications as prescribed
  • Ability to check/monitor Vital Signs and intervenes on abnormal readings
  • Certified midwife with expertise in prenatal, labor, postpartum, and newborn care
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to changing environments

Certification

Diploma in Midwifery

ALISON. COM

First Aid and CPR- JUNE 2024

Diploma in Caregiving- JUNE 2024

Diploma in health and social care- 2024

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Timeline

Personal Care Aide(PART-TIME)

Private Home
09.2022 - 11.2023

Midwife

Abuakwa Government Polyclinic ,Ghana Health Service
09.2017 - Current

Midwife ,National Service Person

Asonomaso Government Hospital
04.2016 - 03.2017

Diploma - Midwifery

Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Loretta Odame Awuah