Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
Timeline
PRECIOUS ESINU ADZOH

PRECIOUS ESINU ADZOH

Summary

A compassionate midwife with relevant experience and qualifications in midwifery. Skilled at providing antenatal, postnatal and neonatal care. Proven expertise in assessing and providing specialized care, social and emotional support to residents, patients and families. Well-versed in medication administration, physical living assistance, patient counselling and health education.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Midwifery officer

Mater Ecclesiae Hospital
Sokode , Volta region
04.2022 - Current
  • Take clients through antenatal care identifying deviations from normal.
  • Lead the midwifery team on ward rounds and hurdles.
  • Allocate task to colleagues and junior staff and supervise them to do the task.
  • Monitor Clients in labor using the appropriate tools and skills.
  • Conduct skillful spontaneous vagina deliveries,anticipate fetal asphyxia and intervene .
  • Conduct assisted deliveries eg. Vacuum aspirations
  • Administration of control drugs to clients with medical conditions observing all the rights of drug administration.
  • Managing abnormal labor eg. Breech deliveries, shoulder dystoxia, Post Partum haemorrhage.
  • Helping mother to initiate and sustain breastfeeding
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Senior staff Midwife

Mater Ecclesiae Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2022
  • Coordinate the planning, organisation and implementation of the midwifery services framework
  • Collaborate effectively with other units to ensure holistic patient care
  • Assist and supervise women, monitor fatal condition in labour and provide pain relief
  • Supervise junior midwives, Health care Assistants, students and junior staff in the ward/unit
  • Conduct spontaneous vaginal deliveries and practice Focused Antenatal Care (FANC)
  • Provide information, emotional support and reassurance to pregnant women and their partners
  • Administer prescribed medication and monitor post-administration effects
  • Key Achievements: Able to devise & implement individually placed care plans for pregnant women with special patient needs
  • Identified high-risk pregnancies and referred to doctors and other medical specialists.
  • Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to meet organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Supervised, directed and evaluated assigned staff members and newly hired officers.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Staff Midwife

Catholic Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Provided general antenatal, postnatal and neonatal care to clients
  • Administered medication and monitored the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies
  • Participated in ward rounds and assisted other nurses and staff as needed
  • Educated patients and partners on reproductive health, preparation for parenthood, and antenatal care
  • Helped patients and their partners to cope with miscarriages, stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and terminations
  • Discussed treatment/management of condition with patient and relatives where applicable
  • Key Achievements: Built trusted relationships with patients and their families
  • Enhanced optimum and quality patient care through effective communication with patients and staff.

Primary Carer (for aged Mother)

03.2017 - 08.2017
  • Provided personal care by assisting with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
  • Managed medication by administering prescribed drugs and coordinating with healthcare professionals
  • Prepared nutritious meals that catered to dietary needs and preferences, ensuring her overall well-being
  • Coordinated and accompanied her to medical appointments and managed healthcare schedules
  • Offered emotional support, companionship & reassurance to combat loneliness and enhance quality of life
  • Managed household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, shopping, & maintaining a safe living environment.

National Service | Rotation

Hawa Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Assisted in childbirth procedures by monitoring labor, coaching mothers, and ensuring the baby's well-being
  • Offered basic prenatal care, including measuring vital signs and tracking fetal development
  • Helped with postpartum care, ensuring the well-being of mothers and babies
  • Educated pregnant women on childbirth, breastfeeding, and family planning
  • Assisted in gynecological exams under the supervision of experienced healthcare providers
  • Kept accurate patient records and medical histories.

Education

BSc. Midwifery - Midwifery

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
06.2022

Diploma in Midwifery -

Twifo-Praso Nursing and Midwifery Training College
07.2015

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Nutrition & Hydration
  • Record Keeping
  • Health Education & Counselling
  • Good Interpersonal Relations
  • Excellent Communication
  • Leading a team
  • Infection Control
  • Suturing
  • Routine gynecological care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient Records Management
  • Patient Education
  • Physical examination
  • Prenatal nutrition
  • Prenatal care
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Postpartum Care
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Clinical assessment
  • Prenatal education
  • Perinatal Mental Health
  • Obstetric Care
  • Maternal health
  • Cultural Competency
  • Intrapartum Care
  • Antenatal care
  • Gynecological Exams
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Health Promotion

Languages

English

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Midwifery officer - Mater Ecclesiae Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Senior staff Midwife - Mater Ecclesiae Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2022
Staff Midwife - Catholic Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2019
Primary Carer (for aged Mother) -
03.2017 - 08.2017
National Service | Rotation - Hawa Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 03.2017
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology - BSc. Midwifery, Midwifery
Twifo-Praso Nursing and Midwifery Training College - Diploma in Midwifery,
PRECIOUS ESINU ADZOH