Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Honours
Membership
Personal Information
Extracurriculaactivities
Volunteer Experience
References
Training
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Yvonne Korsah

Kumasi

Summary

Aspiring to work in a reputable health facility to be a source of support for patients most especially, women throughout their antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods, delivering information and giving advice on family planning and conception, breastfeeding education and support.

A registered midwife with 10 years of experience in patient care (for parents and babies), carrying out a variety of basic medical tests such as glucose tests, monitoring vital signs or taking blood, inserting catheters, and helping during birth. Highly organized, able to multitask, effectively coordinate patients and deal appropriately with patient concerns and family anxieties. Diligent about addressing every need with conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Offering medical experience and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Worker

Xian Naturalist Clinic
07.2023 - Current
  • Helping patients to move around
  • Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
  • Supporting people with social and physical activities
  • Booking and accompanying people at appointments
  • Assist with personal care
  • Monitoring individuals’ conditions by taking their temperature, pulse, respiration and weight, and possibly helping with medication
  • Assisting with basic patient care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
  • Manage approximately 40 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from patients.
  • Developing strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust in the healthcare team's expertise.
  • Conducting thorough patient assessments, leading to accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.
  • Conducting physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
  • Preparing and delivering meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
  • Supporting patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.

Rotational Midwife

Tafo Government Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023

52Provide full antenatal care, including parenting classes, clinical examinations and screening

  • Identify high-risk pregnancies and monitor women and support them during labour
  • Teach new and expectant mothers how to feed, care for and bath their babies
  • Assess patients and document patient conditions, medications, and treatments
  • Prioritize patient care and reassess regularly
  • Monitor patient vitals and status
  • Administer medications and treatments.
  • Participated in over 150 successful births.
  • Assisted in over 100 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
  • Delivered over 50 newborns as qualified midwife.

Clinical Midwife (intern)

Accra Psychiatric Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assisting in educating patients and their families about mental health
  • Assisting in administering and monitoring treatment regimes
  • Assisting in teaching self-care and helping patients achieve individual goals
  • Assisting in checking and recording patient vital signs.
  • Trained under senior psychiatric nurses for about 30 days to obtain qualifications.

Clinical Midwife (intern)

True Vine Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisting physicians and health teams to create, implement, and evaluate tailor-made plans
  • Assisting nurses in performing routine procedures such as blood pressure measurement, administering injection and other related and filling in patient’s charts
  • Assisting in arranging operation equipment and assessing new techniques and equipment to deliver high-quality care.
  • Participated in over 50 successful births.
  • Trained under senior midwives for a month to obtain qualifications.
  • Assisted in over 35 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.

Clinical Midwife (intern)

Tafo Government Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2019
  • Assist in identify high-risk pregnancies
  • Assisting in performing routine procedures such as blood pressure measurement, administering injection and other related and filling in patient’s charts
  • Assisting in administering physical activity, proper diet food, intravenous infusions, and medication of each patient.
  • Trained under senior midwives for a month to obtain qualifications.
  • Participated in over 60 successful births.
  • Assisted in over 35 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.

HealthCare Worker

Xian Naturalist Clinic
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Supporting people with social and physical activities as well as basics such as eating and drinking
  • Booking and accompanying people at appointments
  • Assist with personal care
  • Assisting in arranging operation equipment and assessing new techniques and equipment to deliver high-quality care.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust in the healthcare team's expertise.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care.
  • Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
  • Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
  • Assisted physicians in medical procedures, resulting in improved patient outcomes and decreased complications.
  • Provided consistent support to patients during difficult times, offering comfort and reassurance.
  • Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
  • Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
  • Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by adhering strictly to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean environment for patients.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring and follow-up of discharged patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, carefully monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.

Education

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

St. Patrick’s Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Offinso, Kumasi - Ghana
11.2021

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - Home Economics

Kumasi Girls Senior High School
Abrepo, Kumasi - Ghana
06.2017

Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -

Paradise International School
Atimatim, Kumasi - Ghana
04.2014

Skills

  • Good at presentations skills
  • Ability to impact knowledge
  • Team building and Supervision
  • Decision making
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate (Oral and Written) in English
  • Full driving license (international license) – Category B
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Enjoy working with people
  • Dedicated and Submissive
  • Continues learning and commitment
  • Developing ideas

Leadership Experience

  • Protocol Health Care Assistant, St. Joseph Catholic Church Pankrono-Kumasi, Ghana
  • Editor in chief, Midwifery students’ association St. Patrick’s Nursing and Midwifery Training College (2021/2022 academic year)
  • Girl’s Prefect, Paradise International School, Ashanti Region, Ghana (2013 to 2014)

Honours

  • Principal’s excellence award ‘Writer of the year St. Patrick’s Nursing and Midwifery Training College 2021/2022 academic year
  • Over all Best Biology student award, Kumasi Girls Senior High School anniversary and awards ceremony, 2016.

Membership

  • Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
  • The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE GHANA)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/07/99
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Marital Status: Single

Extracurriculaactivities

  • Listening to music and watching Documentary
  • Playing Drums and Key board

Volunteer Experience

  • Safe your Liver foundation free screening, Kumasi, 2021, Voluntarily assisted in liver health Education and free screening
  • Food and water sanitation sensitization at Offinso community, Offinso, 2020, Rendered voluntary hygiene sensitization to members of Offinso community Performed free health screening to the community

References

  • Mrs. Dora Lumor, Principal, Dir. Of Nursing services (Ed), St. Patrick’s Nursing and Midwifery Training College, +233209086567, spnmtcinfo@spnmtc.com
  • Dr. Evangeline Martey, Head of Reproductive health Unit, True Vine Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana, +233242681341, Evangelinemartey536@gmail.com

Training

Factor affecting the quality of Health delivery in developing countries, Dr. Arturo Andrade (University of New Hampshire, U.S.A), 03/28/23, Tafo Gov. Hospital Conference Room

Timeline

Health Care Worker

Xian Naturalist Clinic
07.2023 - Current

Rotational Midwife

Tafo Government Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023

Clinical Midwife (intern)

Accra Psychiatric Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2020

Clinical Midwife (intern)

True Vine Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2019

Clinical Midwife (intern)

Tafo Government Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2019

HealthCare Worker

Xian Naturalist Clinic
09.2017 - 08.2018

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

St. Patrick’s Nursing And Midwifery Training College

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - Home Economics

Kumasi Girls Senior High School

Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -

Paradise International School
Yvonne Korsah