Nancy Sekyi
Central Region
Summary
Adept Staff Midwife with a proven track record at the 37 Military Hospital, Mother and Child Hospital and Narkwa Polyclinic my current place of employment, where I leveraged my expertise in neonatal resuscitation and exceptional communication skills to assist in over 1000 successful births. Known for enhancing patient satisfaction through evidence-based prenatal and postnatal care, I excel in fostering multidisciplinary patient-centered services and mentoring the next generation of midwives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2022 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through compassionate, culturally sensitive care practices.
- Conducted newborn assessments and provided immediate care, promoting healthy growth and development.
- Reduced risk of complications during labor by closely monitoring maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate patterns throughout the process.
- Consulted with physician when complications occurred to provide holistic health care.
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing pregnancy loss or complications, offering resources for grief counseling where appropriate.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care.
- Maintained professional conduct operating under midwifery and neonatal nursing care guidelines.
- Promoted evidence-based practice by staying current on research trends in midwifery and incorporating findings into daily work.
- Mentored student midwives during clinical rotations, fostering the next generation of skilled practitioners in the field of midwifery.
- Provided breastfeeding support to new mothers, addressing concerns and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Conducted prenatal classes for expectant parents and families.
- Educated families on infant care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery strategies for improved outcomes.
- Supported expectant mothers through labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and comfortable birthing experience.
- Assisted physicians in performing emergency procedures when necessary to ensure the safety of mother and baby.
- Managed care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
- Provided positive feedback and adapted services to achieve multidisciplinary patient-centered services.
- Coordinated with community organizations to provide outreach services for underserved populations seeking reproductive health support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Assisted in over 1000 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Education
Diploma In Midwifery - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science AndTechnology
Ashanti Region, Ghana 09.2019
Skills
- Newborn care
- Breastfeeding education
- Family planning
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Postpartum Care
- Health Promotion
- Antenatal care
- Intrapartum Care
- Maternal health
- Cultural Competency
- Obstetric Care
- Prenatal education
- Clinical assessment
- Breastfeeding support
- Nutrition counseling
- Prenatal nutrition
- Physical examination
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Suturing
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Records Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Successfully helped reduce referral due to post parting haemorrhage as a result of cervical trauma, through effectively helping to train my colleagues in cervical repair techniques.
Languages
English, French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2022 - Current
Diploma In Midwifery - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science AndTechnology
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