Mercy Onuawonto Sam
Accra
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level midwifery position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Midwife
GHS
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Delivered over 20 newborns as qualified midwife.
- Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
- 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.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Trained under senior midwives to obtain qualifications.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Participated in over 20 successful births.
- Assisted in over 20 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
Staff Midwife
GHS
10.2014 - 11.2021
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Informed families on potential risks and overall benefits of spontaneous vaginal births.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Delivered over 100 newborns as qualified midwife.
- Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
- 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.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Used special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy and forceps deliveries.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Participated in over 100 successful births.
- Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing process
- Performed ultrasounds, monitored fetal heart rate and provided pre- and post-natal care.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Assisted in over 100 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
Midwifery Officer
GHS
11.2021 - Current
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bsc In Midwifery - Midwifery
University of Health And Allied Sciences
HoDiploma In Midwifery - Midwifery
Hohoe Midwifery Training School
Hohoe10.2010
Secondary School - Science
Action Senior High School
Madina09.2008
Primary School -
Emmanuel Int. school
Dansoman 2005
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Coordination
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Development
Accomplishments
- Achieved 5 percent increase in antenatal attendance by home visiting and good interpersonal relationships with clients.
- Achieved 20 to 30 safe deliveries monthly through proffesional standards and team work
- Supervised team of student on rotation in the clinic
Certification
BECE
WASSCE
Diploma in midwifery
Degree in Midwifery
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The supernatural is the natural not yet explained.
Elbert Hubbard
Timeline
Midwifery Officer
GHS
11.2021 - Current
Staff Midwife
GHS
10.2014 - 11.2021
Midwife
GHS
06.2013 - 08.2014
Bsc In Midwifery - Midwifery
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Diploma In Midwifery - Midwifery
Hohoe Midwifery Training School
Secondary School - Science
Action Senior High School
Primary School -
Emmanuel Int. school
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