Nana Adwoa Asantewaa Asante
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid history of delivering exceptional personal support and care. Known for collaborative approach and reliable in adapting to changing needs. Adept in patient care and communication, embodying empathy and attentiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service_Apowa Health Center
11.2021 - Current
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery
- 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
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service_Essikado Government Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
- Perform neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Assisted in over 80 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Maintained a strong commitment to professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses in the field of midwifery.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Career(Part Time)
All One Medical Center_Ketan
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
- Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
Pupil Teacher
Baxford International School
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects, maximizing student exposure to various subjects.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities and clubs, promoting a well-rounded educational experience for students.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to address diverse learning needs and improve student engagement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor's - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Kumasi-Ashanti Region(Ghana)11.2024
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College Sekondi
Sekondi-Western Region(Ghana)07.2015
West African Senior School Certificate - Agricultural Science
Sekondi College Senior High School
Inchaban -Western Region (Ghana)06.2011
Skills
- Breastfeeding support
- Newborn care
- Postpartum Care
- Clinical assessment
- Patient safety
- Collaborative Practice
- Patient education
- Documentation and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Teaching strategies
- Student engagement
- Effective listening
- Flexible and adaptive
- Physical examination
- Infection control
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Additional Information
Referee: Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service_Apowa Health Center
11.2021 - Current
Career(Part Time)
All One Medical Center_Ketan
03.2019 - 05.2021
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service_Essikado Government Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2021
Pupil Teacher
Baxford International School
07.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor's - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College Sekondi
West African Senior School Certificate - Agricultural Science
Sekondi College Senior High School
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