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Vida Azalima

Suhum

Summary

Skilled Midwife with 2+ years of experience educating women and families about reproductive health, contraception and pregnancy planning. Has safely delivered over 200 babies and an expert in neonatal resuscitation. Dedicated to providing individualized care women need. Promoting health without sacrificing comfort.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

STAFF MIDWIFE

Suhum District Hospital
03.2022 - Current
  • Conducts newborn assessments and provided immediate care, promoting healthy growth and development.
  • Reduce risk of complications during labor by closely monitoring maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate patterns throughout the process.
  • Consult with physician when complications occurred to provide holistic health care.
  • Provide emotional support to families experiencing pregnancy loss or complications, offering resources for grief counseling where appropriate.
  • Maintains a strong commitment to professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses in the field of midwifery.
  • Mentor student midwives during clinical rotations, fostering the next generation of skilled practitioners in the field of midwifery.
  • Assist physicians in performing emergency procedures when necessary to ensure the safety of mother and baby.
  • Manages care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
  • Increase access to quality maternity care by offering flexible appointment hours that accommodated working parents'' schedules.
  • Directs parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.

STAFF MIDWIFE

Adom Mmoroso Health Center
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Conducted patient health checks and communicated observations of patient's conditions to the healthcare team
  • Safeguarded patient's privacy with strict adherence to protocols
  • Attended to patients in 25-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.

ROTATION MIDWIFE

ST Joseph Orthopaedic Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Assisted patients with getting in and out of bed, dressing, personal care and toileting
  • Helped to manage patients physical disabilities including mobility and incontinence
  • Assisted with wound dressing and catheter care under the instruction of the nursing team
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed
  • Organized and maintained medication closets and first-aid supplies
  • Directed patients to exam rooms and prepared for physical examinations
  • Assisted patients with any occupational, physiotherapy and recreational therapies.
  • Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
  • Promoted 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.
  • Provided postpartum care, including monitoring physical recovery, infant feeding support, and emotional well-being assessments.

Education

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

SDA Nurses And Midwives Training College
Kwadaso, Ghana
01.2020

Skills

  • Newborn care
  • Breastfeeding education
  • Family planning
  • Gynecological Exams
  • Antenatal care
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Suturing
  • Emergency Response
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Patient Records Management
  • First Aid Certification
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Diploma in Caregiving.
  • Certificate in CPR, AED and First Aid.

References

Available on request

Timeline

STAFF MIDWIFE

Suhum District Hospital
03.2022 - Current

STAFF MIDWIFE

Adom Mmoroso Health Center
06.2021 - 01.2022

ROTATION MIDWIFE

ST Joseph Orthopaedic Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2021

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

SDA Nurses And Midwives Training College

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