Pearl Emmanuella Agbeteti
Accra,
Summary
Compassionate Midwife with over eight years of spontaneous vaginal birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care. Knowledgeable about episiotomy suturing
and committed to individualized patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
Ghana Health Service
Ghana
06.2017 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and compassionate care throughout the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, proper latch techniques, and ongoing support.
- Ensured safety of mother and baby during labor by continuously assessing fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Facilitated antenatal classes covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth.
- Created a comfortable and supportive environment for laboring women, utilizing relaxation techniques such as massage, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy to help manage pain.
- Coordinated care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed during complex or high-risk births to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
- Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
- Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Participated in over Number successful births.
- Assisted in over Number successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
- Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
- Used special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy and forceps deliveries.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
- Delivered over 200 newborns as qualified midwife.
Community Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
Kerala, Ghana
04.2010 - 08.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective interventions for patients with complex health conditions.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and patients'' families, facilitating communication and fostering trust.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Diploma In Midwifery - Midwifery
University of Cape Coast
Ghana03.2020
Post Basic Midwifery - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College,
Pantang, Accra, Ghana11.2016
Certificate In Community Health Nursing - Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing Training College
Ho, Ghana09.2009
Skills
- Postpartum Care
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Clinical Assessment
- Empathy and Compassion
- Hypertensive Disorders Management
- Labor Support
- Intrapartum Care
- Prenatal Education
- Fetal Monitoring
- Effective Communication
- Infection Control
- Newborn Care
- Infant Resuscitation
- Breastfeeding Support
- Emergency Management
- Antenatal Care
- Suturing
- Patient Education
- Physical Examination
- Medication Administration
- Patient Records Management
Affiliations
Ghana Health Service
Ghana registered nurses and midwives association.
Nurses and midwives council of Ghana
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Ghana Health Service
06.2017 - Current
Community Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2010 - 08.2014
Diploma In Midwifery - Midwifery
University of Cape Coast
Post Basic Midwifery - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College,
Certificate In Community Health Nursing - Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing Training College