RUTH BIRAGO
KUMASI
Summary
Caring midwife with years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Area of expertise of patients. Adapt at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for patients and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Midwife
ST MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL
Pramso
01.2025 - Current
- Assessed laboring women for progress of labor using physical examination techniques.
- Developed individualized birth plans with clients, addressing issues such as labor pain management options, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery.
- Performed routine newborn assessments immediately following delivery to assess overall health status.
- Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
- Provided emergency healthcare for injured or sick babies and calmly directed parents to physicians when unable to provide care.
Nurse
HEMS SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
SANTASI
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
Midwife
St Michael’s Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications via IV,oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines and also helped groomed patients physically.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and new born care
- Keep accurate medical records by documenting patients prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Successfully delivered multiple babies.
Intern
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Provided bathing assistance to patients.
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations whiles maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
- Assisted patient in monitoring personal hygiene with other staff members.
- Enhanced patient stays by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and educational activities.
- Assisted patient in eating and drinking under supervision.
Intern
Kwesimintsim Government Hospital
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self care and postpartum healthcare.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations under strict supervision.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants under supervision.
- Bathed newborns under supervision.
- Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
Bibiani Government Hospital
Midwife (Intern)
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Checked and monitored vital signs of newborns and mothers .
- Fed patient’s whenever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Developed and maintained a courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Diploma - Diploma in Midwifery
Sekondi Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Sekondi-Takoradi, Western-Ghana09.2020
WASSCE -
Jachie Pramso Senior High School
Jachie-Pramso, Ashanti- Ghana 05.2016
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Team work and conflict resolution
- Patient Assessment and examination
- Infant resuscitation
- Labor support techniques
- Clinical Documentation
- Newborn care
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Midwife
ST MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL
01.2025 - Current
Nurse
HEMS SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
07.2024 - 12.2024
Midwife
St Michael’s Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
Intern
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2021
Intern
Kwesimintsim Government Hospital
02.2019 - 09.2019
Bibiani Government Hospital
Midwife (Intern)
08.2018 - 11.2018
Diploma - Diploma in Midwifery
Sekondi Nursing And Midwifery Training College
WASSCE -
Jachie Pramso Senior High School
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