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Mavis Serwaa Adu

Techiman

Summary

An apt midwife seeking to expand my portfolio hence ready to take up new challenges. Willing to undergo mandatory trainings and supervision to meet the standard practice in providing evidence-based patient-centered care.

A versatile midwife with postgraduate experience in Acute medical and surgical nursing, Antenatal, Postnatal, Delivery suit, community midwifery and nursing. Providing specialist clinical information, written and verbal to patients were necessary. Able to recognize and act on signs and symptoms of common conditions detected during physical examinations due to an extensive knowledge on the pathophysiology, sequelae of most conditions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Midwife

Alice Maternity Home
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisting Ward manager in duties delegation
  • Urethral catheterization
  • Collection of samples such as blood, urine and sputum for laboratory investigations
  • Assisting post-operative clients with activities of daily living; feeding, bathing, toileting, grooming, mobilizing, etc.
  • Care of clients from period of conception to birth
  • Physical assessment
  • (Head to toe assessment) during antenatal period
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Proper management of first stage of labor when client is in active phase of labour in other to monitor the progress of labour and call for help when labour prolongs
  • Monitor the condition of fetus by the appropriate clinical and technical means
  • Conduct spontaneous deliveries including episiotomies where requires in an urgent case such as breech deliveries and shoulder dystocia
  • Assess and recognizes the warning signs if abnormalities in the mother and fetus and refer to a doctor as well as take the necessary emergency measures in the doctor’s absence .
  • Manual removal of placenta and examination of the uterus
  • Maintain effective communication with colleagues, client/ patients and visitors in the ward.
  • Assisted in over [Number] successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.

Nursing Rotation

Kumasi South Hospital, Ghana
03.2021 - 02.2022

• Developed strong clinical skills in essential tasks like medication administration, wound care, and assisting with mobility.

• Provided compassionate care to patients of all ages and abilities.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with patients and families.

• Adapted care plans to meet individual needs and ensure comfort.

• Maintained a clean and hygienic environment to prevent infections.

Registered Midwife

Alice Maternity Home, Techiman, Ghana
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provided support and understanding to individuals experiencing emotional challenges.
  • Assisting with patient mobility and daily living activities.
  • Promoted a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
  • Assisted in over 30 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.

Nursing Clinicals

Kumasi South Hospital, Ghana, Ghana ​
12.2017 - 02.2018
  • Assisting with patient mobility and daily living activities.
  • Developed strong clinical skills in essential tasks like medication administration, wound care, and assisting with mobility.
  • Demonstrated patience and empathy when caring for patients with diverse needs.

Education

Diploma in Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery

Presbyterian Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Dormaa Ahenkro, Ghana
01.2020

West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exams (WASSCE) - Midwifery

St. Margaret Senior High School
Obuasi, Ghana
01.2016

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Medication Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Communication

Languages

English
French

Personal Information

Name : Mavis Serwaa.

Tel: +233546748497. P. O. Box 13838 Kumasi, Ghana.

House no.( Digital Address): AG-0830-6607)

References

  • Alice Gyameah, Midwifery Officer, Alice Maternity Home, Techiman, +233243 681094
  • Charity Addison, Staff Midwife, Alice Maternity Home, Techiman, +233550061761
  • Emmanuella Adarkwah, Senior Staff Midwife, Kumasi South Hospital, Kumasi, +233547658354

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Music

Timeline

Registered Midwife

Alice Maternity Home
09.2022 - Current

Nursing Rotation

Kumasi South Hospital, Ghana
03.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Midwife

Alice Maternity Home, Techiman, Ghana
06.2019 - 08.2020

Nursing Clinicals

Kumasi South Hospital, Ghana, Ghana ​
12.2017 - 02.2018

Diploma in Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery

Presbyterian Nursing And Midwifery Training College

West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exams (WASSCE) - Midwifery

St. Margaret Senior High School
Mavis Serwaa Adu