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SHEILA ADZO BINAANSIM

Kumasi,Ashanti Region

Summary

Experienced midwife with over 8 years of expertise in delivering high-quality maternal and neonatal care across diverse healthcare settings. Proficient in managing antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, with a strong focus on ensuring safe deliveries and optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns. Skilled in handling high-risk pregnancies, patient education, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to upholding best practices and delivering compassionate, client-centeredness to promoting the health and well-being of women and their families.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

MIDWIFERY OFFICER

Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducts about three(3) spontaneous vaginal deliveries daily.
  • Conducts two(2) assisted vaginal deliveries ( i.e. episiotomies) for clients according to protocol.
  • Advocates for development and implementation of educational programs for patients, their families and others about post discharge care.
  • Teach prenatal classes for expectant parents to help ensure safe pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium.
  • Management of conflict resolution for maintaining peace.
  • Assist in maintaining up-to-date ward records.
  • Adherence to health and safety policies, guidelines/protocols.
  • Undertake facilitative supervision and teaching of Health Care Assistants, students and other junior staffs.
  • Ensuring that adequate supplies and logistics are available and all equipment for patient use are kept in good working condition and are maintained regularly.

SENIOR STAFF MIDWIFE

Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
05.2019 - 08.2023
  • Provided over 30 counselling to all antenatal attendants on birth preparedness and complication readiness.
  • Conducted over 23 spontaneous and assisted vaginal deliveries according to established protocols monthly.
  • Administered controlled drugs, intravenous solutions, and antibiotics as per treatment guidelines.
  • Recognized deviations from normal infant deliveries and executed emergency procedures.
  • Led prenatal classes for expectant mothers to promote safe pregnancy and childbirth practices.
  • Functioned as scrub nurse during caesarean and medical surgeries( i.e. 30 cases monthly)
  • Assisted with management of breastfeeding challenges to ensure maternal and infant health.
  • Conducted newborn assessments to confirm healthy development post-birth.
  • Facilitated parent-infant bonding with skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth.

STAFF MIDWIFE

Tetrem Health Centre
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Organization and delivery of antenatal and Postnatal care to clients.
  • Conducted spontaneous vaginal deliveries and referred Obstetric Emergency Complications.
  • Provided education for clients on relevant topics including minor ailments during pregnancy and their managements.
  • Anticipated and recognized deviations from normal infant deliveries and referred.
  • Administering medications including pain relief, during labor and postpartum.
  • Carried out official duties assigned by Facility In-Charge.
  • Performed Surgical Circumcisions.
  • Enhanced proper documentation on Lightwave Health Information Management System(LHIMS).
  • Promoted family-centred maternity care, strengthening parental confidence in newborn care skills.
  • Assessed progress of labour regularly to make timely decisions about interventions if required.

REGISTERED MIDWIFE (INTENSHIP)

Kumasi South Hospital
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Assisted senior midwives with antenatal assessments and monitoring maternal health.
  • Observed and assisted labor and delivery procedures under supervision.
  • Provided basic postnatal care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with newborn care.
  • Educated pregnant women on prenatal health, childbirth, and postpartum recovery.
  • Assisted in documenting patient records and updating care plans.
  • Administration of medications and monitoring patient responses under supervision.
  • Assisted with breastfeeding guidance and promoting infant nutrition.
  • Participated in team meetings and learning from multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Education

Bachelor in Midwifery - Midwifery

Garden City University College
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2019 - 06.2021

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

Midwifery Training College
Hohoe, Ghana
08.2012 - 08.2015

WASSCE - General Arts

Vakpo Senior High School
Vakpo, Ghana
09.2007 - 06.2011

Skills

  • Antenatal and Labor management
  • Conducting spontaneous vaginal delivery
  • High-risk pregnancy management
  • Neonatal care and assessment
  • Patient education and counselling
  • Emergency obstetric care
  • Monitoring fetal development
  • Efficient Multitasking
  • Compassionate and patient-centeredness
  • Surgical circumcision
  • Phlebotomist
  • Theatre midwife
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Power Point
  • Informed decision making

Affiliations

  • Sight seeing.
  • cooking.
  • Listening to music and podcast.
  • Sports.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

MIDWIFERY OFFICER

Suntreso Government Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Bachelor in Midwifery - Midwifery

Garden City University College
09.2019 - 06.2021

SENIOR STAFF MIDWIFE

Suntreso Government Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2023

STAFF MIDWIFE

Tetrem Health Centre
08.2017 - 03.2019

REGISTERED MIDWIFE (INTENSHIP)

Kumasi South Hospital
04.2016 - 03.2017

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

Midwifery Training College
08.2012 - 08.2015

WASSCE - General Arts

Vakpo Senior High School
09.2007 - 06.2011
SHEILA ADZO BINAANSIM