PORTIA SAM
Agona Swedru
Summary
Experienced A+ Registered Nurse and Midwife with a strong focus on patient care and a conscientious approach. Proficient in supporting clinical and emergency department settings, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality healthcare services. Skilled in health promotion, disease prevention, and primary and community healthcare delivery. Demonstrated expertise in providing personal care, including assistance with daily living activities, wound dressing, and basic medical procedures. Known for respecting clients' dignity and effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure a collaborative approach to care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Midwife Staff
Wassa Akropong Government Hospital
Wassa Akropong, Ghana
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitated daily care routines to maintain patients' hygiene.
- Conducting regular prenatal check-ups to monitor the health of the mother and the developing fetus at home.
- Providing education and counseling on nutrition, exercise, and overall prenatal health.
- Assisting with the childbirth process, providing emotional support, and managing pain relief options.
- Fostered rapport with patients by maintaining open communication for feedback integration.
- Delivered exceptional care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
Live In Carer (Part Time)
Private Residence
Wassa Akropong, Ghana
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided assistance with dressing, toileting needs, and continence management for clients.
- Administered prescribed medications and managed medication schedules
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements and preferences
- Delivered motivational support tailored to improve emotional stability.
- Assisted with daily living tasks such as personal care, cleaning, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Recorded daily observations to offer critical updates on client health.
- Facilitated appointments and transportation arrangements, ensuring timely access to necessary medical care.
- Ensured dignified care during challenging periods for clients and their families.
Nurse Assistant Clinical
Abesewa Gyaman Health Center
Ghana
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Helping patients with prescribed mobility exercises, including transferring them from beds to chairs, and assisting with walking.
- Measured vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate.
- Enhanced patient comfort through cleanliness and safety.
- Participated in organizational meetings, events, and mandatory training.
Midwife Staff
Swedru municipal hospital
Ghana
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Offering breastfeeding support and guidance.
- Oversaw postpartum recovery processes by identifying and addressing complications.
- Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drinks, and snacks, enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition and hydration.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
Nurse Assistant Clinical
Jukwa/Heman Community Health Preventive Service
Ghana
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided support in conducting diagnostic assessments effectively.
- Administered vaccines to pediatric and adult patients in compliance with health protocols.
- Observed any alterations in well-being or emergence of side effects during home visits.
- Engaged in conversations to provide social support and maintain client connections.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team to report changes in patient conditions.
Education
Diploma - Diploma In Midwifery
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast11.2020
Certificate - Health Assistant Clinical
Sefwi Wiawso Nursing Training School
Sefwi Wiawso Ghana11.2013
Skills
- Fast learners
- Excellent communication
- Compassion and Empathy
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Urine and blood testing
- Health and safety training
- Personal care assistance
- Catheter care
- Ability to work under pressure
- Pay attention to details
- Patient care coordination
- Housekeeping duties
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal planning and preparation
Certification
- Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, 8/11/2013
- Registered Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, 20/11/2020
- ILETS General Training UKVI (Band 6.5), 24/08/2024
- Elderly Care and caring for the Disabled, Alison, 10/2024.
- CPR, AED and First Aid , Alison , 02/25.
Training
- Helping babies to breath, Marie Stopes Ghana, 2023
- Screening for TB in children, USAID, 2024
- COVID Vaccination Workshop ,2020.
- Polio Vaccination Training 2015.
Timeline
Live In Carer (Part Time)
Private Residence
02.2022 - 03.2023
Midwife Staff
Wassa Akropong Government Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Midwife Staff
Swedru municipal hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
Nurse Assistant Clinical
Abesewa Gyaman Health Center
06.2015 - 08.2018
Nurse Assistant Clinical
Jukwa/Heman Community Health Preventive Service
05.2014 - 06.2015
Diploma - Diploma In Midwifery
University of Cape Coast
Certificate - Health Assistant Clinical
Sefwi Wiawso Nursing Training School