Priscilla Frimpong Kodua
Accra
Summary
Dynamic Midwife with extensive experience at Pantang Hospital, specializing in maternal health and infectious disease counseling with high interest in mental health issues. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and psychosocial rehabilitation. Skilled in crisis intervention and patient record management, fostering a supportive environment that empowers individuals to achieve their health goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
pantang hospital
Accra
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted a health promotion and sensitization program on maternal mental health care.
- Attending to pregnant women with mental health disorders.
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
- Encouraged self-care among patients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
- Improved patient outcomes with accurate documentation of mental health symptoms and progress.
- Responded promptly to crisis calls from clients or family members.
Infectious Disease Counselor(HIV/AIDS,Hepatitis B)
pantang hospital
Accra
01.2019 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to clients as they navigated through complex healthcare systems, ensuring they received appropriate care and treatment.
- Improved patient understanding of HIV/AIDS by providing clear and concise counseling sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention services for newly diagnosed clients, helping them navigate their emotions and adapt to their diagnosis.
- Implemented outreach programs that increased awareness about HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis prevention and testing services available in the community.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
Midwife
pantang hospital
Accra
08.2017 - Current
- Advised mothers on topics such as contraception use, lactation guidance, and stress management strategies.
- Conducted follow-up visits with postpartum mothers to evaluate healing progress.
- Performed routine newborn assessments immediately following delivery to assess overall health status.
- Monitored vital signs of mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Offer emotional care and educational support to expectant mothers and families.
- Promoted the benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching, and breast care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking the baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
Education
Associate of Science - Diploma in Midwifery
Nursing & Midwifery Training School, Kumasi
Kumasi08-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Contraception counseling
- Lactation support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Prenatal and postpartum care
- Maternal health and newborn care
- Medication administration
- Labour support and birth planning
- Social skills training
- Self-care techniques
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Patient record management
- Emergency response and management
- Excellent communication
Certification
Diploma in Midwifery - KNUST
Personal Support Worker - PSW (Level 2), LA PLAGE META VERSE
Basic Life Support, LA PLAGE META VERSE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
pantang hospital
01.2020 - Current
Infectious Disease Counselor(HIV/AIDS,Hepatitis B)
pantang hospital
01.2019 - Current
Midwife
pantang hospital
08.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Diploma in Midwifery
Nursing & Midwifery Training School, Kumasi