Hi, I’m
Matilda Frimpong
Kumasi
Summary
With a proven track record at Mankranso District Hospital, I excel in delivering holistic patient care and education, significantly reducing maternal mortality rates. My expertise in health education and compassionate support, alongside strong time management skills, ensures optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Famcare Clinic
Health Care Assistant
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to date care.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Mankranso District Hospital
Registered Midwife
07.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
Suntreso Government Hospital
Clinical Placement Student Midwife
11.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Educated expectant parents on pregnancy, childbirth options, nutrition, breastfeeding, newborn care, and family planning.
- Provided postpartum care, including monitoring physical recovery, infant feeding support, and emotional well-being assessments.
- Provided continuous one-on-one care during labor to enhance patient satisfaction with the birthing experience.
- Assisted in childbirth deliveries, ensuring the safety of both mother and baby.
- Performed newborn examinations shortly after birth to assess overall health status while providing immediate bonding opportunities for families.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns throughout labor to detect early signs of distress or complications.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Education
S.D.A Nursing And Midwifery Training College Ashanti - Ghana
Diploma from Midwifery
08.2021
Adventist Senior High SchoolKumasi,Ghana
WASSCE
05.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Catheter Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient evaluations
- Caregiver relation
- Companionship and emotional support
- Client documentation
- Nutrition and Diet
- Injury Prevention
- Quality Assurance
- Health Education
Certification
•Diploma in Midwifery
•Diploma in Caregiving
•Certificate in CPR,AED and First Aid
•Certificate in Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Affiliations
Registered Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana
Reference
•Mankranso District Hospital
Head of Midwifery Department
Mrs. Edith Akorfa
+233243357563
•Famcare Clinic Manager
Mrs. Manuela Scheppelmann Oppon email: ennoschepp500@gmail.com +2332448228582
•Famcare Clinic
Senior Medical Officer
Dr.Kofi Frimpong Oppon
email: famcareconsult@yahoo.com
+2332435195008
Declaration
I here by declare that all information noted above is accurate to the best of my belief and I take full responsibility for the correctness of the information.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Famcare Clinic
07.2023 - Current
Registered Midwife
Mankranso District Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical Placement Student Midwife
Suntreso Government Hospital
11.2019 - 01.2020
S.D.A Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Diploma from Midwifery
Adventist Senior High School
WASSCE
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